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SBA launches new million-dollar initiative, despite Congress’ disapproval

By Kelly Cohen
Published May 14, 2014 4:00am ET
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SBA launches new million-dollar initiative, despite Congress’ disapproval
Despite pushback from numerous lawmakers on the House Small Business Committee, the new head of the SBA, Maria Contreras-Sweet, insists a new $2.5 million agency program will launch. (AP/ Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

Congress says no, but the Small Business Administration says yes.

Despite pushback from numerous lawmakers on the House Small Business Committee, the new head of the SBA, Maria Contreras-Sweet, insists a new $2.5 million agency program will launch, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

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