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WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) applauded the enactment of the Small Business Lending Fund Act, signed into law today by President Barack Obama. The bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week by a vote of 237-187, provides tax cuts and credits for small businesses, as well as provides community banks with funding to increase lending opportunities to small businesses.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) today applauded Senate passage of the small business lending bill. On June 17th, DeGette joined the U.S. House when they passed similar legislation.

DENVER, CO – Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) moderated a panel of health insurance and small business experts to discuss the impacts of health reform on Denver small businesses. Congresswoman DeGette played a key part in the enactment of The Affordable Care Act, and has now taken on a leading role in helping her constituents understand what reform means for them. The reform bill contains many provisions designed to bolster and protect small businesses, including a tax credit for those that offer insurance coverage to their employees.

DENVER, CO - Today, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer (MD-5) joined Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) to highlight the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the people of Colorado – particularly with regards to safety-net hospitals and community health centers. Hoyer and DeGette discussed the local and national implications of the new reforms while visiting Colorado's primary safety-net hospital, Denver Health. They were joined by Dr. Patricia A. Gabow, CEO and Medical Director of Denver Health, and Dr.