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Already, crowdfunding sites like the science-oriented Petridish.org have popped up on the Internet to fund projects.   Read more: http://www.portfolio.com/business-news/2012/03/08/house-of-representatives-passes-jobs-act-with-crowdfunding#ixzz1odnEfoBP

Small businesses would have an easier time raising money and entrepreneurs would have a greater opportunity to solicit investments online through a roster of bills approved today in the House of Representatives.

In uncharacteristic bipartisan spirit, the House voted 390-23 to approve the legislative package. The only no votes came from Democrats even though President Barack Obama has voiced support for the specific parts of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. Some Democrats, even those who voted for it, thought the measure needed to be broader.

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