These Guys Use 'Small Business' to Get Their Way in Washington

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May 20, 2014   These Guys Use 'Small Business' to Get Their Way in Washington Saying that something helps small businesses is a great way to gain public support for your cause. Except when it’s not true. Take, for example, claims about the government-run Export-Import Bank, which subsidizes U.S. exports by providing discount loans to foreign governments and businesses to purchase American goods. According to bank Chairman Fred Hochberg: “Helping small businesses…grow and compete on the global stage is at the heart of the Bank’s mission.” Boosting the fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses certainly sounds noble — and much more likely to win support from Congress. But the real beneficiaries aren’t exactly what most people would consider “small.” >>> Read More Senate Intel Chief Calls Benghazi Panel ‘Hunting Mission for a Lynch Mob’ Indiana Governor Defends Expansion of Medicaid Alternative to 350,000 Quick Hits What does an AT&T merger with DirecTV mean for consumers? Is the debate about Obamacare over? See if you agree with the majority of voters here. It looks like at least this push for amnesty in immigration policy won’t make it through the House. The federal government hasn’t improved education – so maybe it’s time to try something else. President George W. Bush lost one of his beloved dogs who lived in the White House. See photos of Miss Beazley. The Heritage Foundation | 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE | Washington, D.C. 20002 | (800) 546-2843 Donate to The Heritage Foundation Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames@comcast.net. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.