Buchanan Pro-Vets Provisions Become Law
Congressman Vern Buchanan's proposals to improve small business assistance programs for veterans were signed into law by President Bush this week.
The president signed the "Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business Reauthorization Act" (H.R. 4253) on Thursday. The bill includes language from Buchanan's "SBA Veterans' Programs Act of 2007" (H.R. 2366), which as passed by the House in June of 2007 to provide greater resources and training to veterans hoping to become business entrepreneurs.
"Like my bill, this law will help veterans make an important transition from soldier to small business owner," said Buchanan. "As a blue collar kid ...