Congress of the United States
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business
2561 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 26515

July 16, 2008 VIA E-MAIL
Mr. Sean McDonough Dougherty, Leventhal, and Price, LLP
75 Glenmaura National Blvd.
Moosic, PA 18507

Dear Mr. McDonough:

I am writing to invite you to testify at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business, entitled “The Impact of Predators in Long-Term Care on Small Business Operators.” The hearing will take place on Wednesday, July 23 2008, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1539 of the Longworth House Office Building.

The entire written statement will be entered into the record. You should be prepared to summarize the written testimony in a five-minute oral presentation. The Rules of the Committee require that testimony is submitted at least two days prior to the date of the hearing, as well as a copy of witness’s curriculum vitae (or other statement describing education, employment, professional affiliations and other background information pertinent to the testimony), and a completed witness disclosure form (enclosed).

The Rules of the Committee also require that an electronic copy of the testimony is submitted for the Committee majority and minority staff by sending it to: DarienneGutierrez@ mail.house.gov and Lisa.Christian@ mail.house.gov. In addition, please provide 75 copies of your testimony for distribution at least one day prior to the date of the hearing. Testimony should be delivered to the Committee’s office at 2361 Rayburn House Office Building and a copy should also be delivered to the office of the minority staff in Room B-363 Rayburn. The Committee looks forward to your participation. Should you have any questions, please contact Melody Reis, Counsel, at 202-225-4038.

Sincerely,

Nydia M. Velazquez, Chairwoman