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CONGRESSMAN ADERHOLT HONORED BY SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, NFIB

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association has named Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small business owners in the 110th Congress.

NFIB President and CEO Todd Stottlemyer praised Rep. Aderholt for “standing for small business.” Stottlemeyer personally presented the group’s coveted Guardian of Small Business Award to Congressman Aderholt in Washington DC.

“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. Aderholt is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 110th Congress,” said Stottlemyer. “This award reflects our members’ appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.”

NFIB’s voting record tallies 10 key small business votes in the U.S. House of Representatives taken during the 2007 and 2008 sessions. NFIB has presented Guardian awards to members of Congress who voted favorably on key small business issues deemed important by the organization during the 110th Congress. Voting issues included tax relief, card-check legislation, protection from lawsuits and regulatory reform.

NFIB is one of the nation’s leading small business associations, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s network of grassroots activists send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through their member-only ballot, in an effort to support America’s free enterprise system. 

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