Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, March 12, 2002

(' ЛГИ» FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Rood, Sod* 304 315 Coonoo Hoc»* Office Building Lulhorvillo, Morylond 2 1 093 Wcuhmgton, D.C 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 CONTACT: Henry Fawell 202/225-3061 Congressman Ehrlich Named Champion of Small Business WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Ehrlich (MD-2) was recently named “Champion of Small Business” by the Small Business Survival Committee. Congressman Ehrlich earned the award by voting for the President’s historic tax relief initiative, for health insurance tax credits, the economic stimulus package, and other legislative initiatives that strengthen entrepreneurship and economic opportunity in America. Congressman Ehrlich stated, “I am pleased that the Small Business Survival Committee honored me with this important award. This demonstrates my consistent support of policies that strengthen the working families and small businesses in the Maryland’s Second Congressional District.” SBSC President Darrell McKigney stated, “With small businesses responsible for creating 75% of all new jobs, the public needs to know who is standing up for small businesses and who is standing in the way. We all have a stake in a strong small business climate.” Background: The Small Business Survival Committee (SBSC) is a nationwide, nonpartisan and nonprofit advocacy group representing more than 60,000 small business men and women across America.