My Eighth District, like others, counts on these family businesses and their teams working hard to support their families and aid their… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
As a member of the House Committee on Small Business and because of my own experience as a small business owner, I am appreciative… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
The American people expect more from Congress. They expect fiscal responsibility and common sense. They expect us to return to the pay-as-you-go budget rules… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
I am excited to rise today to support National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. This celebration honors the husband and wife business owner… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
But in this Congress, accountability is just a catch phrase, usually directed elsewhere. Demands to personal responsibility or corporate accountability abound, but rarely congressional… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
If we want to truly regain the public's trust, we can provide greater accountability and transparency with a simple step. Let's start by communicating… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
Married couples who work together to build and maintain a business assume broad responsibilities. Not only is their work important to our local and… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
Oftentimes, small business owners are unable to obtain reasonably priced financing and instead turn to higher priced forms of capital, such as credit cards. — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
The IRS is currently considering a rule that would make it easier for tax preparers to disclose the private information contained in tax returns… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
As part of my efforts to fight identity theft, I worked with my colleagues on the Financial Services Committee to strengthen consumer protection with… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
Social security, bank account, and credit card numbers aren't just data. In the wrong hands they can wipe out someone's life savings, wreck their… — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation - especially in the suburbs. — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
In fact, 80 percent of our domestic job growth comes from the small- and medium-sized business community. — Melissa Bean Copy Share Image
