Congress needs to cut back on small business expenses, not levy more. Hong Kong's new law will have dire consequences.

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July 2, 2020

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Congress Proposes New Burden on Small Businesses ([link removed] )

By imposing a new burden that could cost each small business thousands of dollars to comply with, Congress may push many over the brink just as they’re starting over.

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By Diego Zuluaga

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Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue is an important victory against government discrimination on the basis of religion.

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