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K Street Files: Coalition on the Charge

An unusual array of small-business trade associations are joining together to fight for additional support to help unfreeze credit markets for small companies. Nearly 30 groups, including the American Apparel & Footwear Association, Associated General Contractors of America, International Franchise Association, and Marine Retailers Association of America have formed the Small Business Access to Credit Coalition.

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Megan Colon (right) and Gail Ribas, from the office of New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, hang a sign Feb. 6 congratulating the New York Giants for their Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots on the previous day. The sign refers to “New Jersey’s Giants” because the team plays in that state.
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30 Hill Aides to Know

30 Hill Aides to Know

The clear expectation is Congress will get very little done this election year. But what does get accomplished, at least in the high-profile areas, will largely be the handiwork of an elite group of staffers — who combine policy expertise, political acumen and the trust of their lawmaker bosses to drive much of the legislative agenda.

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