BOREN AWARDED ‘GUARDIAN OF SMALL BUSINESS’ AWARD

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representative Dan Boren was honored with a “Guardian of Small Business” award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) this week. NFIB, the nation’s leading small-business association, awarded Boren the honor for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 111th Congress. Boren received the award with a perfect vote rating of 100 with NFIB.

“It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of the small business owners of eastern Oklahoma,” Boren said. “Small businesses are the driving force of our state’s economy. They create jobs, spur local development, and demonstrate the innovation that sets our nation apart in a global economy.”

NFIB’s voting record tallied 7 key votes in the U.S. House of Representatives taken during the 111th Congress (2009 and 2010 sessions). Issues ranged from credit card regulation and small business tax relief to energy and health care policy.

“In the 111th Congress, Representative Boren proved that he is a champion of small business. The Guardian of Small Business Award is a token of the deep appreciation that small business owners have for elected officials who promote and protect their right to own, operate, and grow their businesses,” said NFIB President Dan Danner.

Boren has also been recognized this year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Oklahoma Veterans Council, and the Colorectal Cancer Coalition for his voting record and/or service.