Being
for small business in American politics is like having a favorable
attitude toward Mom or apple pie. But campaigning in Iowa this week,
Hillary Clinton's thus-far policy-light campaign rolled out the germ of a
small-business idea that has big implications: the federal government
should help smaller businesses by showing more favorable treatment to
small banks.
Unlike giant companies, small businesses can't raise
money by issuing bonds and tapping public debt markets. They need to
rely on loans for banks.
"For many small businesses," Clinton
argued at a Tuesday event at a Des Moines bike shop, "these loans have
always come from community banks with deep local ties. But today those
same local banks are being squeezed by regulations that don't make sense
for their size and mission." Read more >>>>>
Not
to be shallow or anything, but I really like the way Hillary rocks this
belted jacket. Real women have curves! More like this one, Hillary!
It's not just the shape. The length is also good.
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