Donna Edwards
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Donna Edwards is a Democratic politician from Maryland who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2008 to 2017. She represented Maryland's 4th congressional district, where she focused on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and economic justice. Edwards was the first African American woman to represent Maryland in Congress, and her tenure was marked by her advocacy for progressive policies and her commitment to her constituents. After leaving Congress, she has remained active in public life and has been involved in various initiatives and organizations.
I am certainly looking forward to working with you on the important issues that come before this Subcommittee.
I have long championed providing incentives to companies that co-locate research and development activities with domestic manufacturing.
I expect that many of us will also be united in our desire to create an environment for small business creation.
the biotech industry that thrives in the I-270 corridor in Congresswoman Edward's state of Maryland
I want to thank our witnesses for joining us here today to discuss the obstacles and the challenges that face small businesses and what this Subcommittee can do to help.
There is much that can be done to reduce the regulatory burden on emerging small businesses by reviewing duplicative or outdated regulations.
We should be committed to fostering the creation of small businesses and give them the support and resources they need to succeed.
As we continue our efforts to put our economy back on track, we should be committed to fostering the creation of small businesses and give them the support and resources they need to succeed.
I believe that there is a lot of common ground on these matters, and I fully expect that we will be able to work together in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address them.
I am certain there isn't a person in this hearing room today that doesn't recognize how important small businesses are to our economy.
I am also certain that there isn't a person in this hearing room today that does not recognize how important small businesses are to our economy.





