The National Federation of Independent Business is the nation's leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America's free enterprise system.
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"Recession fears are spreading and the economy is showing definite signs of slowing, even on Main Street," according NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg. The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism rose 1.9 points in April to 91.5 (1986=100). Half of the gain was due to an improved outlook for business conditions 6 months out, and a quarter was from improved earnings trends. At the same time, rising prices are becoming a matter of serious concern.
NFIB Supports Freeze on Additions to Strategic Reserve
NFIB applauds Congress' vote to require a temporary freeze on oil shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. We wish, however, that our representatives would have voted to adopt the additional steps needed to increase domestic supply.
Solutions Start Here
When healthcare is fixed for small business, it's fixed for America.
The latest in NFIB's fight for healthcare reform: A series of advertisements urging policymakers to deliver real and meaningful healthcare reform for small business.
Solutions Start Here radio ad (940 KB, mp3)
Solutions Start Here print ad (233 KB, PDF)
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May 16, 2008
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