Small Business

“The freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance.” That’s Webster’s definition of free enterprise. And for far too long, the Supreme Court’s outdated Quill v. North Dakota decision has stood as a roadblock… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack sat down with KFSM's Daren Bobb and The City Wire's Michael Tilley over the weekend to talk local issues and the Federal Budget on the new "The City Wire" show on 5NEWS.  Both videos are below. Read more »

Online Story HERE Kevin Bogardus and Bernie Becker Proponents of an online sales tax aren’t letting up in their push to move legislation through Congress this year, despite the opposition of conservative heavyweights. Retailers have been lobbying aggressively for legislation that would help states collect sales taxes from online purchases. Joining in the effort are state and local… Read more »

On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act. This bill includes several extensions... Read more »

WASHINGTON—On Friday, the House passed Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WS) FY2012 budget plan 235-193 vote. Only four Republican members voted against the proposal which would cut both spending and the deficit by trillions of dollars, restructure the tax code and reform Medicare and Medicaid—making them viable programs for future generations Read more »