WASHINGTON - This morning, Congresswoman Renee Ellmers released the following statement after being named a Guardian of Small Business for her "outstanding record on behalf of America's small business owners in the 112th Congress."

"I'm honored that the National Federation of Independent Business has recognized my work in Congress and how I have used my position on the House Small Business Committee to protect the free enterprise system that makes our economy prosper. Here in the House, we will continue to fight for common sense policies that will put America back to work, remove costly regulations that are crippling our small businesses, and balance our budget. I am very grateful for this award and thank NFIB for the work they are doing to protect job creators throughout the country."

NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Congresswoman Ellmers for standing for small business, stating "the record shows that Rep. Ellmers is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small business votes in the 112th Congress."

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For more information, please visit Congresswoman Ellmers’ website at www.ellmers.house.gov or call (202) 225-4531.

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