Federal small-business program remains in the lurch amid showdown between senators Markey and Ernst

The Small Business Innovation Research grant program expired at the end of September without a deal, affecting tech companies ...
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FAFSA forms, launched ahead of shutdown, could be in position for ‘record high’ season

(The Hill) — An early launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms by the Trump administration may have given the process, which has been marred with trouble the past few ...
The Hill

Watchdog group files Hatch Act complaint over federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown

A watchdog group has filed a Hatch Act complaint against two government agencies that added banners to their websites blaming the government shutdown on Democrats. Public Citizen filed the complaint ...
Reuters

Prolonged US government shutdown could raise market risks

NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Investors have anticipated for weeks the risks of a U.S. government shutdown, opens new tab to markets. Now that it is here, they are hoping it will be brief. A shutdown ...
The Business Journals

Shutdown means big changes at the SBA. Here’s what businesses need to know.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Experts say small-business ...
Forbes

The Government Shutdown Puts Small Business Lending On Ice

The shutdown halts SBA lending, stalling new loans and reviews. Short delays are manageable, but a 30-day freeze could lead to deals falling apart.
Inc

Government Shutdown: SBA to Furlough 23 Percent of Staff. Here’s What Services Will End

The Small Business Administration plans to furlough roughly 23 percent of its workforce as the government shuts down—and more than a dozen core agency services will halt as funding lapses. Out of its ...
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Lawmakers seek answers on Springfield SBA closure

Lawmakers from Massachusetts, including Senator Edward Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren, have renewed their demands for the Trump administration to address the closure of the Springfield Small ...