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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
You know, these reporting requirements are a classic example of laws that are passed by people who have no clue what it means to go out and create a job and that put precious capital at risk. They're created, these laws, by people who have never met with a banker and have been told by a banker, ``No, I can't help you.'' So this bill, H.R. 4, is a step in the right direction to help our small business owners. I strongly urge my colleagues to stand with me in voting in favor of it.
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Scott Rigell
Republican · Virginia
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Mar 2, 2011

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The speaker is addressing the impact of reporting requirements on small businesses and advocating for H.R. 4.

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