Subcommittee Hearings
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
December 12, 2011
Field Hearing in Illinois: Is Uncertainty Contributing to the Jobs Crisis: The Views of Local Illinois Small Businesses
Small businesses are the historic source of job creation in the economy, accounting for nearly 7 of 10 new jobs. However, many small businesses have expressed an unwillingness to hire, citing their uncertainties over the direction or outcome of federal policies that impact their bottom line and their ability to remain competitive. The subcommittee heard from local businesses regarding these concerns and listen to their recommendations on how the federal government could promote a business climate that could be more conducive to job creation. Opening Statement:Chairman Joe Walsh (R-IL)Witnesses and Testimony:
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