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Small Business Administration

Formerly Incarcerated Businessowners Sue SBA For Denying Them COVID-19 Emergency Loans

The lawsuit says the Small Business Administration overstepped its authority by imposing ‘arbitrary and capricious’ restrictions on a loan program passed by Congress.

Bryce Covert Jun 17, 2020

Formerly Incarcerated Americans Were Excluded From Federal COVID-19 Relief

The Small Business Administration has created barriers for people re-entering the workforce after serving time in prison.

Alex Sherman Apr 20, 2020