NFIB NAMES NUNNELEE A GUARDIAN OF SMALL BUSINESS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss) today was named a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 112^th Congress. 

“The NFIB is a strong, effective voice for small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy.  We need to be doing everything we can to create an environment where they can grow and create jobs,” Nunnelee said.

NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Rep. Nunnelee for “standing 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 Rep. Nunnelee 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.”

In all, NFIB will present Guardian awards to 245 Representatives who voted favorably on key small business issues at least 70 percent of the time during the 112^th Congress.

NOTE: 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

Congressman Alan Nunnelee represents Mississippi’s First Congressional District and serves on the House Appropriations Committee.  This is his first term.

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