September-October 2014 Issue of The Small Business Advocate Released

The Office of Advocacy released the September-October 2014 issue of The Small Business Advocate newsletter. It features Advocacy’s regional advocates’ tour of 1776, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that seeks to nurture local startup businesses by connecting them with a variety of resources. The message from the chief counsel explores the issue of the gender gap in STEM fields. In addition, rulemakings by the DOJ, CPSC, EPA, FCC, DOL and NOAA are discussed. Finally, the newsletter introduces Advocacy’s new staff members.

Articles in this issue include:

Regional News:
1776 Offers Startups Resources and Connections in the Heart of D.C.
Message from the Chief Counsel:
Leveling the Playing Field in STEM
Regulatory News:
Small Movie Theater Owners Discuss Proposed DOJ Accessibility Rules
Advocacy Responds to CPSC on Infant Carrier Rules
Letter Addresses Rule Redefining “Waters of the U.S.”
Advocacy Comments to FCC on Net Neutrality Proposal
Advocacy Raises Concerns about EPA Landfill Rules
Regulatory Alerts
Advocacy News:
New Staff Members Join the Office of Advocacy

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