Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, October 23, 2000

MEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 3 1 5 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Jill Homan October 23, 2000 202/225-306 1 National Small Business Group Honors Congressman Ehrlich WASHINGTON, D.C.- The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) named Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (MD-2), a “Guardian of Small Business” in recognition of his consistent support on behalf of America’s small business owners. The award, given to select Members of Congress, is based on his voting records on key legislation during the 106111 Congress. “The record shows that when the roll is called, Representative Ehrlich has been a true and consistent advocate for Main Street small businesses,” NFIB President Jack Faris stated. “Small business owners pay close attention to how their elected representatives vote and will reward those who win the Guardian of Small Business Award. With Election Day less than two months away, small business owners will remember those who supported small business, as well as those who didn’t.” Congressman Ehrlich stated, “I am pleased that the National Federation of Independent Business has chosen to honor me in this manner. This award demonstrates the extent to which I support policies benefitting working families and small businesses of the Second Congressional District.” Background: The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the nation’s largest small business advocacy group. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its 600,000 members in Washington and all 50 state capitals. ### c