Velázquez: Small Businesses Are Economic Drivers

Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y) says that the focus of America’s economic recovery should be small businesses because they are the drivers of economic growth. (0:33)

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New York Democrat: Expecting Banks To Give Small Business Loans Not 'Sound Policy'

Rep. Nydia Velazquez, (D-N.Y.) said Friday that giving $30 billion to banks to make small business loans is not sound policy. (0:17)
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Democrat Velazquez Says Public Option Will Ensure Lower Health Care Costs

Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) says that in order to lower health care costs there must be competition, and adds that in order to have competition there must be a public option (0:13)
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Rep. Velazquez (D-N.Y.) preventing business roadblocks

Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) says a lack of runway capacity has forced small airlines into bankruptcy, leaving passengers with fewer choices and less access for small firms to diverse markets. (0:34)
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