Budget
30 Increase In Small Business Money
the U.S. Small Business Administration was running out of available cash for entrepreneurs until Congress increased their budget in an emergency piece of legislation so the SBA can keep on giving. They expect to help 90,000 entrepreneurs this year with funding.
Visit: www.sba.gov/news/04-21.pdf
Make 45000 Tagging Grizzly Bears
You may read headlines in the newspaper about the government downsizing, but in fact the government hires about 400,000 a year no matter what the budget is. The average wage is about $45,000. Only about 20% of the jobs are in Washington, DC with the rest scattered throughout the world. This could be a great way to see the country or live overseas while supporting yourself with a stable government job. Contact the U.S. Office of Personal Management (OPM) USAJobs at 478-757-3000. for more information on the best place to start. You should also contact the local office of your Congressman. They can send you information and help you through the process.
Visit: www.usajobs.opm.gov
200 Million In Grants For Down Payment Money
for first time home buyers who do not have a whole lot of money has been added by the U.S. Senate on November 25 for inclusion into the budget for the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development.
Visit: banking.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=