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Graves Earns Guardian of Small Business Award


Washington, D.C. , Sep 24 -

House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) has been awarded the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) “Guardian of Small Business Award” for the 111th Congress.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by a group who works so hard for small business owners across America,” Ranking Member Graves said.  “NFIB makes sure their members’ voices are heard in Congress and in state capitals throughout the country.  Their leadership has been especially crucial considering today’s economic conditions and the anti-business policies coming from Washington.”

A Small Business Administration report released earlier this week found small businesses spend an average of $3,000 more per employee to comply with federal regulations than large companies.  The report also found the cost of complying with tax regulations affects small businesses 206 percent more than larger businesses.

“Small businesses create seven out of every ten new jobs in America,” Graves added.  “They are the economic engine that will lead our recovery.  Unfortunately, out of control spending, unnecessary government regulations and the threat of higher tax rates have introduced unprecedented levels of uncertainty into the private sector.  I will continue to work with the NFIB and their members as we fight for a return to fiscal sanity, lower taxes and reduced regulation.”

This is the fifth time Ranking Member Graves has won the award.



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