WASHINGTON– The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, named U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record in the 112^thCongress on behalf of America’s small-business owners.

 NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Chambliss for “standing up for small business.” In presenting the group’s coveted Guardian of Small Business Award, Danner said, “Small-business owners pay close attention to how their lawmakers vote on the issues affecting their businesses and employees and stand by those who stand for them.”

 “The record shows that Sen. Chambliss is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 112^th Congress,” said Danner. “This award reflects our members’ appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.”

“I am humbled to receive this award,” Chambliss said. “Small businesses are the economic engine of this country. I have always worked to protect small businesses, and will continue to do so.”  

 For additional information and to view “How Congress Voted,” which has the key small-business votes and voting percentages for each lawmaker, go to http://www.NFIB.com/hcv