WASHINGTON– The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, named U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record in the 112th Congress on behalf of America’s small-business owners.

NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Chambliss for “standing up for small business.” In presenting the group’s coveted Guardian of Small Business Award, Danner said, “Small-business owners pay close attention to how their lawmakers vote on the issues affecting their businesses and employees and stand by those who stand for them.”      “

The record shows that Sen. Chambliss is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 112th Congress,” said Danner. “This award reflects our members’ appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.”

“I am humbled to receive this award,” Chambliss said. “Small businesses are the economic engine of this country. I have always worked to protect small businesses, and will continue to do so.”        For additional information and to view “How Congress Voted,” which has the key small-business votes and voting percentages for each lawmaker, go to http://www.NFIB.com/hcv