Rep. Granger Earns Small Business Endorsement
Commitment to Small Businesses Clinches Important Constituency’s Support
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Contact: Stephanie Cathcart, 202-314-2056
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 5, 2010 — Today the National Federation of Independent Business, America’s leading small business association, announced its full support and endorsement of Rep. Kay Granger in Texas’ 12th District.
Granger has been a strong advocate for small business in the 111th Congress. During the healthcare debate, she stood on the side of small business and voted against the healthcare bill, a critical sign of support for Texas’ businesses.
“In a time when there is a lot of focus on helping small business, some leaders just talk about it and others, like Congresswoman Granger, work to find ways to deliver on it,” said Lisa Goeas, NFIB’s vice president for political operations. “We commend her for voting against the healthcare bill, and NFIB will continue to work with her to find meaningful solutions to the most pressing issues for small businesses.”
Granger is a strong and independent voice who understands that small businesses are vital to our economic recovery. As a former small business owner, Granger understands the burdens small businesses face and has been a strong leader voicing her concerns over the spending policies in Washington.
There are thousands of NFIB small business owners in Texas, and even more small business employees and supporters, making this a significant endorsement in an important election year.
The endorsement comes from NFIB’s Save America’s Free Enterprise Trust, the association’s political action committee, and is based on positions on key small business issues including healthcare, taxes, and labor and regulatory issues. With this endorsement, Granger gains the active grassroots and financial backing from Texas’ small business owners.
Small business owners and their employees vote in high numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members and acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB will encourage Texas’ members to help turn out the small business vote on Granger’s behalf on Election Day.
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