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Friday, November 14, 2008
With Chabot's pull, locals gained ear on Capitol Hill
The Cincinnati Business Courier
By JON NEWBERRY
With Steve Chabot voted out of Congress, ousted by Democratic challenger Steve Driehaus, leaders of Cincinnati small businesses likely have lost a relatively rare opportunity to make their views known on Capitol Hill.
A seven-term Republican, Chabot has been the ranking minority member on the House Committee on Small Business since January 2007, where he has made a regular practice of inviting local business leaders to testify.
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October 2008
U.S. Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee Releases 2008 National Export Strategy Report
The United States remains the world’s largest exporter, and U.S. exports are growing sharply. In 2007, U.S. goods and services exports grew by 13 percent, to a record $1.6 trillion. In 2007, exports accounted for 41 percent of growth in the U.S. economy. In the first quarter of 2008, exports comprised 12.6 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, compared to 9.5 percent five years ago. Foreign demand for U.S. goods is bolstering the balance sheets of major U.S. corporations. Overseas sales are keeping the factory floors of small businesses humming. The influx of foreign tourists is providing revenue to local communities.
To access the report, click here.
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