On November 10^th, President Obama issued a statement that called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue a rule that protects network neutrality and the Open Internet. Currently, the FCC is working to develop a set of rules regarding how Internet Access Providers can deal with Internet traffic. All eyes of the nation have been on the FCC as they grapple with how to preserve the Open Internet under stronger legal authority.

Today, as our Nation pauses to honor our veterans and heros, eBay Inc.’s Government Relations team would like to thank the men and woman who have bravely served our country at home and overseas. Their courage, bravery and selflessness are shining examples of what makes our country great and we would like to honor them, not only today, but every day.

We would also like to thank some eBay Main Street Members whom have proudly served our country.

Chase Robbins—Apex Motorsports

Be sure to register today for the International Trade Administration’s Webinar on Exporting to Canada tomorrow, November 12^thfrom 1:00-2:00pm EST. The webinar will provide participants an opportunity to:

On Friday, November 7^th at 12:30pm EST, Business Forward will be hosting a webinar entitled “Make the Most of Small Business Saturday”, featuring special guest Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator for the Small Business Administration. During the webinar, Administrator Contreras-Sweet, along with Jason Lalak from the Small Business Saturday Coalition, will discuss ways you can make the most out of the holiday season to drive sales and build community support in your area.

On November 12^th, the International Trade Administration will be hosting a webinar entitled “Exporting to Canada: Where Do We Begin?”.The webinar, which is free and open to the public, is from 1:00-2:00pm EST. The webinar will provide participants an opportunity to:

Last week, the National Taxpayers  Union (NTU) released a study that found, if passed, the Marketplace Fairness Act would cost American taxpayers $340 billion in new sales taxes in 2015. NTU, a national taxpayer advocacy organization, has been a leader in the movement to stop the Marketplace Fairness Act from passing into law.

Andy Logan, an Internet enabled small business owner in Stillwater, Oklahoma, published an opinion piece in the Stillwater News Press that argued federal Internet sales tax legislation would impose tax collection burdens that would threaten his ability to stay in business and with the midterm elections looming, Logan urged his policymakers to think carefully before passing a bill that would stifle small business growth a