Davids, Alford Lead Bipartisan Effort for Bill Aimed at Helping Veterans Launch Small Businesses

The Kansas City Globe e-Edition
Rep. Mark Alford
Rep. Mark Alford

U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids of eastern Kansas and Mark Alford of western Missouri secured approval of legislation designed to make it easier for veterans to use federal resources to start a business after completing military service.

The number of veterans who own businesses in the United States has declined from 50% in the post-World War II era and 40% in the post-Korean War period. The latest estim…