By holding insurance companies accountable for how they spend Americans' premium dollars, the Affordable Care Act is improving upon the coverage market as we know it.

The reality is, most small businesses operate within thin profit margins. And that means they're less likely than big businesses to be able to afford health coverage for their workers.

Taking smart steps to preserve natural assets is good for business, plain and simple, according to job creators. They're the backbone of our economy and now is as good a time as any to help them.

By passing the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, lawmakers can give entrepreneurs some well-deserved relief. It would not only better financial conditions for them, but for the economy overall -- and that means for each and every one of us.