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Small Business Saying Buh-Bye to Sarbanes-Oxley

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“I believe the votes are there whether I like it or not.”

~ Barney Frank, on the House provision that would exempt small and midsized businesses from complying with Section 404.

Posted in Quote of the Day, Small BusinessTagged Barney Frank, Quote of the Day, Sarbanes Oxley, Small Business

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