The new Congress will do nothing for small business – and that's fine by us | Gene Marks

The new Congress will do nothing for small business – and that's fine by us | Gene Marks

With Democrats and Republicans each controlling one chamber, gridlock is a certainty – which is great because small business hates uncertain... 00:00:00

With Democrats and Republicans each controlling one chamber, gridlock is a certainty – which is great because small business hates uncertainty

“One good thing about a divided Congress,” my father – a small business owner – used to say many years ago, “is that Washington can leave us alone.”

Even today, a great many of my clients agree with my dad’s sentiment. My father passed away almost 14 years ago. But if he was still around he would certainly love the 116th Congress where Democrats control the House and Republicans control the Senate. That’s because, at least for small businesses, this Congress could possibly shape up to be the best Congress ever.

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