NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Lamborn 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 Congressman Lamborn is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 112th Congress," said Danner. "This award reflects our members' appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business."

"Having been in business for myself for many years,  I know how hard it is to own and operate a business and make it successful. I am keenly aware of the burdens imposed by government regulations and mandates on businesses. Because small businesses are creating two-thirds of  the new jobs in this economy, Congress must do more to help those businesses grow and prosper."-- Doug Lamborn (CO-05)

The Guardian award is only given to those Members of Congress who voted at least 70 percent of the time in favor of key small business issue. According to the NFIB scorecard, Lamborn has a 100 percent pro-business voting record in the 112th Congress.

Congressman Lamborn has earned the Guardian of Small Business award every session of Congress in which he has served.

Note: To view "How Congress Voted," which has the key small business votes and voting percentages for each lawmaker, click here.

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