Barreto Resign’s from SBA, John Kerry says “It’s Time For a Change”

[kerrygoddess]

Hector Barreto Resign’s from SBA, John Kerry says “It’s Time For a Change”
April 25th, 2006 @ 12:37 pm

Hector Barreto, the “Brownie” of the SBA has resigned today. Barreto, picked by Bush to head the SBA in 2001, said he was “leaving the administration to head The Latino Coalition, a prominent Hispanic advocacy group based in Washington.”

The following is John Kerry’s reaction on today’s resignation of Small Business Administration Chief Hector Barreto:

“The President has a real opportunity here to show a commitment to helping America’s small businesses from all sectors succeed. His true colors will be revealed in his choice. America’s entrepreneurs need an advocate, not more of the same Bush Administration big business agenda.

“In the last five years, we have seen the complete and utter abandonment of our small businesses courtesy of the Bush Administration. Since George Bush took office, the SBA’s budget has been slashed by more than 40 percent, critical lending and counseling programs have been on the chopping block, and we have witnessed the most abysmal response to the needs of Gulf Coast victims devastated by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

“It’s time for a change.”

http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=2764

[wisteria]

1. Senator Kerry must be pleased with this development.

It must of been very frustrating to deal with the cuts and indifference of this administration. Maybe somethings will get moving now.

[globalvillage]

2. Barreto resigned?

What a shame :sarcasm: . I'll miss that quivering POS.

[jillan]

3. Keep those resignations coming!