For Immediate Release
October 7, 2008
Contact: Melanie Grassley
Communications Coordinator
717-627-0036
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Senator Brubaker Named Guardian of Small Businesses by NFIB

HARRISBURG – Senator Mike Brubaker was named a Guardian of Small Businesses by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his outstanding voting record on behalf of Pennsylvania's small-business owners in the 2007-08 session of the General Assembly.

"Small businesses account for half of the workforce in Pennsylvania. It's important that we as lawmakers vote to support these businesses," affirmed Brubaker.

Guardian of Business Awards are given to Senators and Representatives who voted favorably on key small-business issues at least 75 percent of the time during session. The voting record includes only votes on small-business issues, not all of the votes cast during the session. The key issues include health care, legal reform, private property rights, competition and a variety of tax measures. The 2008 NFIB small business voting record can be accessed from NFIB's website NFIB.com/PA.

NFIB is the nation's leading small business advocacy association, 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.