WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has been honored by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) which named him a “Guardian of Small Business.”  The award was given for Rehberg’s leadership in job creation and pro small business policies during the 110^th Congress.  This is the fourth consecutive Congress that Rehberg has been recognized as a strong small business advocate.

            “Montana’s small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.  “Montana’s businesses prosper with a low tax burden and fair trade and regulatory policies.  I will keep fighting in Congress to put the federal government on the side of small businesses around the country.”

            The NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association.  The Guardian of Small Business awards was given based on the voting record of congressional members on important small business votes taken in the House of Representatives during 2007 and 2008.  The issues identified by the NFIB include tax relief, frivolous lawsuit protection, and regulatory reform.

            NFIB President and CEO Todd Stottlemyer praised Rehberg for standing for small business.   “The record shows that Representative Rehberg 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.”

          For more information and a complete list of the key votes supported by the NFIB, go to http://www.nfib.com/object/howcongressvoted110.html.