But Where is the Money?

While small business gets talked up in the economic recovery plan, lending to small business is still down–by $40 billion–from what it was two years ago. Entrepreneurs are grumbling. And Karen G. Mills, head of the SBA, is taking questions.

By David Port • Jul 19, 2010

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David Port is a freelancer based in Denver who writes on small business, and financial and energy issues.

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