Robert L. Johnson Urges U.S. Senate Committee to Address Political Issues Restricting Access to Capital for Minority Businesses

Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship. Addressing the obstacles and opportunities that face minority small business owners in today’s economy, Johnson called upon the Committee to address two philosophical issues that must be addressed before capital can be directed effectively to minority businesses.