uschamber.com Magazine May 2004

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• Get Out the Vote
  The U.S. Chamber has produced a new Get-Out-the-Vote kit geared to small business owners to help them talk to and engage their employees in the political process.
• Chamber Makes Additional 2004 Endorsements
  Which candidates does the Chamber endorse in the upcoming election? What are their backgorunds? Where do they stand on the issues that impact your small business?
• Chamber Book Review: Never Be Late Again
  Are you or your employees always late? If so, a new book, Never Be Late Again, was written for you. With useful information and vivid examples, author Diana DeLonzor, a nationally recognized time management expert, dishes out tip after tip.
• Senator Frist Says Class Action Bill a Priority
  Declaring that "there is much at stake when it comes to keeping American business healthy and competitive," Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) outlined an aggressive pro-business agenda at the Policy Insiders breakfast at U.S. Chamber headquarters.
• New Small Business Advisor on Accounting Standards
  If you're a small business owner struggling to meet accounting standards, help may be on the way. The U.S. Chamber is proud to announce that one of its members, Gregory Hanson, was recently appointed to the FASB Small Business Advisory Committee.
• Transportation Funding Advances Help Small Businesses
  Heeding the U.S. Chamber's calls, the House has approved a transportation reauthorization bill that earmarks funds to revamp America's roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.
• Taking Small Business International
  TradeRoots, the U.S. Chamber's trade education program, has recently launched a two-year initiative to help small businesses take advantage of market access agreements recently signed by the United States, with an emphasis on Chile.
• How You Benefit From U.S. Chamber Accreditation
  The Chamber focuses its Accreditation Program on measuring how well the applicant chamber is positioned to meet the needs of the local small business owner.
• Talk Show Host Champions Small Business Issues
  Jim Blasingame is the creator and host of a nationally syndicated weekday radio and Internet talk show, The Small Business Advocate.
• Thanks for Responding to Our Survey
  Thank you to the nearly 1,400 readers who responded to the uschamber.com survey published in our February issue. What did you have to say?
• Additional $3 Billion Available to Small Businesses
  President Bush recently signed into law legislation that will expand two popular SBA loan programs and provide greater lending opportunities to small businesses.
• Pension Fix Could Boost Economy
  The U.S. Chamber believes that a new law updating an obsolete pension funding benchmark could provide a significant boost to the economy.
• Chamber Pushes Forward on AHPs
  The U.S. Chamber continues to pressure the Senate to pass association health plan (AHP) legislation, which would allow small businesses to pool resources for the purchase of health care.
• Tech Tools: Picking the Right Password
  One poorly chosen password can render an entire computer network susceptible to attack.
• Focus on Health Coverage
  The U.S. Chamber is partnering with dozens of organizations to sponsor the second Cover the Uninsured Week.
• ECON 101: Newspaper Reporting: Myth or Reality?
  Of course, I don't expect all the newspapers to share my enlightened view of tax reform on their editorial pages, but I do expect them to critically evaluate and ensure the accuracy of what they report as news.
• Face Off: Who Will Win Control of Congress in November?
  Reps. Reynolds (R-NY)and Matsui (D-CA) make bold predictions of victory. Who's right?
• Small Business Matters: Recommendations for Purchasing
  As a small business owner, it may seem hard to land good deals from your suppliers. When every dollar counts, be sure you are not losing out.
• Success Insight: A Bedrock of Trust
  John Kielian, founder and owner of Kielian Construction, has a simple formula for success. "If you make a mistake, fix it."
• Working For You: The Web Team Has You Covered
  During the last six months, Jody McKitrick and her six-person team of writers, graphic designers, and Web developers have worked hard to create the new Small Business Center.