Ohio republican shares fears about divided government, huge deficits, and the economy.

NCUA addresses Small CU Roundtable on partnerships and training resources.

Legislator encourages CUs to call on representatives to support member-business lending bill.

Only 20% of survey respondents were pessimistic about 2012 and their 2011 business results.

The Small Business Authority authorized to fund more than $130 million in guaranteed small business loans during 2011.

Small business economy has been extremely sluggish, according to The Small Business Authority.

Nearly two-thirds of small business owners believe tax increases should not be part of the federal government’s plan to reduce the deficit, according to a survey by The Small Business Authority.

Reps. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) introduced the legislation, which will provide much-needed business financing at no cost to taxpayers.