Mike Stevens’, Co-Owner of Action Printing’s, testimony begins about 14 mintues in.

A Transcript is available on C-Span’s Official Site

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On March 19th, the economic recovery committee held a congressional hearing that aired on the C-Span network. The forum led by Minority Whip, Eric Cantor, was held via online teleconference and focused on small business owners and their experiences in trying to receive loans in during this economic downturn. Congress was also interested in hearing about the participants’ concerns and predictions about the future. One of the small business owners chosen to participate was Mike Stevens of the Lubbock-based company, Action Printing.

Mr. Stevens shared his recent experiences in preparing to purchase a new printing press. “I’d also like to express my gratitude to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and to Representative Randy Neugebauer for granting me this opportunity to express my views on the current condition of American small business,” said Mr. Stevens. “From my experiences, I strongly believe the proposed tax increases will stifle small businesses’ and in turn, America’s ability to reinvest in new property and future construction.”

View the full, official press release here (pdf file).

To read Texas Representative Randy Neugebauer’s report on the forum, visit
Randy’s Round-up from March 23rd.

For additional information on exactly how the Stimulus Package is being spent visit www.recovery.gov.

For more information about how the bill is affecting small businesses, visit www.sba.gov/recovery.