I have a confession to make.

Thanks to the fact that I am an old football fan, my brain keeps automatically translating Dr. Winslow Sargeant’s name into Kellen Winslow.

Kellen Winslow, in case you are unfamiliar with him (and I’m talking about the original, not version 2.0, Winslow’s son), was an NFL Hall of Fame calliber tight end with the San Diego Chargers back in the 1970s.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to go back and change “Dr. Winslow” to “Dr. Sargeant.” It’s kind of embarrassing.

Getting back to the week’s microbusiness news, I’m disappointed that the Data Accountability and Trust Act was passed by the House without an opportunity for the House Small Business Committee to hold a hearing on the proposal (assuming they would have held one if there’d been the time).

This bill will have massive impacts on small and microbusinesses, which somebody really needs to point out to lawmakers before they pass the legislation.

I’ve always found that complaining about a bill after it has been passed is less than effective.

This week, we also have research on college graduates and mobility (with implications for regional economic development) and, as always, this week’s policy matters.

Oh, and I’m on hiatus (as opposed to vacation) for the rest of the year — although you can expect one or two podcast specials. The next regular edition of the podcast will be webcast on January 4th. Happy holidays!

For more information:

• Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2009 (H.R. 2221)
• House Committee on Energy and Commerce
• SBA Office of Advocacy