Small Businesses Find Allies Mute on $30 Billion Aid
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Small U.S. businesses pushing for a $30 billion federal lending fund are making their case without the support of some supposed allies: Washington lobbying groups that say they represent small businesses.
Three of the largest groups -- the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business and National Association of Manufacturers -- were mostly silent during a debate last week over an amendment authorizing the fund, which cleared a legislative hurdle late July 22. A final vote is planned for this week.