03/31/2008
Senate committee approves spending caps legislation
The Spending Caps Study Committee on Tuesday gave favorable reports to S.1220, the spending caps enabling legislation, and S.718, the state spending caps bill.
The Committee sent the bills to the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Larry Martin said it was important for the bills to travel together. S.718 will require a two-thirds vote from the Senate and House before the constitutional amendment question can be added to the voting ballot in the November election
South Carolina travelers get Real ID reprieve
Washington has given South Carolina an extension to comply with the federal Real ID law. The reprieve helps air travelers, who faced more intense screening, and ordinary people, who faced the possibility of blocked access to federal buildings beginning May 11. Gov. Mark Sanford has said Real ID amounts to an unfunded mandate that would cost South Carolina $116 million to implement. WIS News 10 in Columbia has posted a story.
Tell your members of Congress to pass the "Save our Seasonal Business Act"
House Resolution 1843 and Senate Bill 988, the "Save our Seasonal Business Act," would extend the H-2B visa returning worker exemption that protects and promotes border security; rewards employers and workers who abide by the law; and mandates that foreign workers can fill only those jobs that remain unfilled by American workers.
The bill would exempt past participants in the H-2B program from counting towards the 66,000 statutory annual limit. These workers should be able to return to previous employers that cannot locate local workers. NFIB urges Congress to pass this act immediately. Failure to do so will threaten the livelihoods of thousands of small businesses and the jobs of thousands of American workers. Send a message to your members of Congress urging them to pass this legislation NOW!
Plan to attend the 2008 National Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C.
NFIB has joined forces with eBay to create an event you don't want to miss. You'll be able to interact with policymakers, business leaders and other leading entrepreneurs, share your experiences and find new ideas to boost your business.
Since 2008 is an election year, we're inviting the top presidential candidates as well as other important political leaders and decisionmakers.
Come and hear Meg Whitman, CEO of eBay, as she shares her business insights. Tony Snow, former press secretary to President Bush, will energize you with his behind-the-scenes perspective on Washington politics and much more. The Summit is June 8-11, 2008. Get more details and register online, or contact Member Support Manager Katie Jones at 803-254-1476.
FREE 2008 IRS Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed
This 36 page, 12-month wall calendar is full with useful information on general business taxes, common tax filing dates, electronic filing and paying options and tips that may be relevant to small business owners. The tax calendar can also be imported into Microsoft Outlook and iCal. Get yours by clicking here.
