News From the
Committee on Small Business
Nydia Velázquez, Chairwoman

For Immediate Release                       CONTACT:  Alex Haurek; Duncan Neasham
April 3, 2009                                                                                  (202) 226-3636

Velázquez on Senate Confirmation of Karen Gordon Mills as Next SBA Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business, released the following statement after the Senate late last night confirmed Karen Gordon Mills as the next Administrator to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA):

“I look forward to working with Ms. Mills in coming months.  After seeing SBA underfunded and mismanaged for the last eight years, it is fair to say she will certainly have her work cut out for her.  Small businesses need an effective SBA now more than ever, and that starts with new leadership.  It is my hope that Ms. Mills will bring the necessary fresh thinking and vigor to renew and strengthen this agency, so that it better serves entrepreneurs’ needs.”

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