What would you think about the average minority entrepreneur--and I would ask others, as well--on behalf of your constituencies, about how they view the SBA's lending track record?
I think the committee deserves a response to the report, to the specific disposition of each and every firm or individual that was cited in ...
Thank you, Chair Landrieu, for holding this hearing today to discuss the barriers that continue to exist for our nation's underserved small ...
Are these annual reviews required by law?
I think we need to have an accounting for each and every one of those.
the fact is that there were 14 ineligible firms that were determined by the GAO to be fraudulent
to exact responsibility on the part of the agencies, as well, not make it so optional
it is essential we make sure that all of the taxpayers' dollars are being spent efficiently and legally
I think the committee needs to have a response from the SBA on these issues.
Clearly, action is warranted and we have to reverse that culture, any inhibition that exists in taking proactive action, frankly.
If you inappropriately use Federal dollars or access Federal programs illegally, then we obviously have to make sure that we take appropriat...