WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) joined Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) in a letter to Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, and Speaker Johnson to request much-needed funding for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program in an emergency disaster supplemental package. Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused devastating damage to Florida's 15th District and across the south  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) joined Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) and 53 House colleagues in a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) demanding answers and accountability following stunning revelations that an agency supervisor instructed staff to avoid providing storm assistance to homes displaying campaign signs for President-elect Trump. According to reports from sources in  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Blue Cord Design and Construction LLC, Orlando, Florida. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Laura Maas Deputy Director, Office of HUBZone U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7341 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule on HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs Docket N  more