Bill and Jim begin their visit with Bill's opinion of the recent Senate compromise on filibustering judges nominated by President Bush. They go on the discusss the most recent survey that Bill conducts every month with small business owners to get their views on how the economy is going. Listen in to see if your experiences match up with Bill's survey respondents.

Jeff joins Jim to discuss some of the tax reform projects the NTU is working on, as well as to invite the audience to attend the 2005 National Taxpayers Conference.

Dave discusses the importance for small businesses of repealing the Estate Tax, and the challenges of getting that done.

Dave discusses the importance for small businesses of repealing the Estate Tax, and the challenges of getting that done.

Jesse talks with Jim about the progress Association Health Plans are making in Congress. They also discuss why AHPs are sorely needed to help small business owners provide healthcare insurance for themselves as well as to be competitive employers.

In this first visit for Leonard, he describes his experience testifying before a Congressional Committee. He then explains his testimony, which was to refute the IRS contention that the Tax Gap occurs because of small businesses.

In this first visit for Leonard, he describes his experience testifying before a Congressional Committee. He then explains his testimony, which was to refute the IRS contention that the Tax Gap occurs because of small businesses.

During this Fed Watch show, Richard and Jim discuss the economic issues facing the Federal Reserve Board's current Open Market Committee meetinng, as well as small business owners. The question is whether the FOMC's practices are helping or hurting small businesses.

Karen joins Jim to talk about some public policy issues that might help small businesses.

Giovanni joins Jim to talk about the challenges small businesses face every day and the impact these businesses have on the U.S. economy. They also talk about what the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is doing to minimize the impact of regulations on small business.