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Fighting for more jobs, less government |
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Octopber 17, 2016 |
By U.S. Congressman Raul Labrador
As we near the end of the 114th Congress, many
groups have released their scorecards rating
members of Congress on their performance. I’m
happy to report that my record of fighting for
jobs, growing our economy and a smaller, more
limited, government has been recognized by four
important groups: the National Federation of
Independent Business (NFIB), the American Farm
Bureau Federation, the National Tax Limitation
Committee and the National Association of
Manufacturers.
I received the “Guardian of Small Business
Award” from NFIB for my 100 percent voting
record in 2015 and 2016. These included bills
restraining overreaching federal regulations,
providing tax relief and reducing abusive
lawsuits.
“Many elected officials claim that they are
champions of small business, but our Guardian
Award shows our members and other small business
owners who is really fighting for them,” said
NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan in
announcing the award. “Based on his voting
record, Rep. Labrador is one of the most
reliable advocates for small business in
Washington.”
I regularly speak with small business owners who
face the uncertainty of ever-expanding
regulations. Recently, one businessman told me
he had to sell his operation to a larger company
that could better absorb regulatory costs.
That’s not good for American jobs, American
families or American innovation.
I was named a “Friend of the Farm Bureau” by the
American Farm Bureau Federation after my
nomination by the Idaho Farm Bureau.
The Farm Bureau recognizes congressmen and women
for their leadership in agriculture. They
consider factors including voting record,
sponsorship of legislation and accessibility to
farmers, ranchers and Farm Bureau leadership.
I’m pleased to support Idaho agriculture, a
bedrock of our economy that continues to adapt
to modern technology.
The National Tax Limitation Committee was
co-founded by Nobel Prize-winning economist
Milton Friedman, who spent a lifetime
championing free markets and limited government.
NTLC’s scorecard emphasizes what Friedman
believed: the size of government must be
restrained. My votes on tax, budget and spending
measures earned me a 92 percent rating.
Finally, I received the “Manufacturing
Legislative Excellence Award” from the National
Association of Manufacturers for my 84 percent
rating. These votes included repeal of the Death
Tax, legislation to end delays on construction
of the Keystone Pipeline and rolling back the
onerous “Waters of the United States” rule.
While it’s nice to get this recognition, that’s
not what really matters. What satisfies me is
keeping my promises to Idahoans who entrusted me
to represent the First Congressional District.
Thank you for all your support and the
opportunity to serve. |
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