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Federation of Independent Business, a record high number of small business owners are uncertain about whether business conditions will be better or worse in six months.
• That's why I am continuing to fight for policies in Congress that will provide some confidence and certainty for our job creators. We still have time to avert the fiscal cliff and keep tax rates low for hardworking Americans. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle need to come to the table to find common sense solutions, and I am hopeful that we can come to an agreement.
• Showing support for our state's small businesses through initiatives like "Small Business Saturday" is a great way to give South Dakota employers a confidence boost. I encourage South Dakotans looking to purchase gifts this holiday season to see what their local small businesses have to offer. For my part, I will keep up the fight in Congress to give our small businesses the certainty they need to keep on hiring and growing. To learn more about the businesses celebrating Small Business Saturday, please visit: http://www.shopsmall.com.   
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• Rep. Kristi Noem is South Dakota's lone U.S. Representative, elected in November 2010. She serves on the Agriculture, Education and Workforce and Natural Resources Committees.
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