http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/ en-US Copyright 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:47:10 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss "I want to thank my supporters in Central Florida and on the Space Coast who put down their yard rakes from Tropical Storm Fay and came out to vote in today's primary. Now, we move on to the general election where Central Floridians could not have two more distinct choices. "Between now and November, Central Floridians will see the great disparity in the legislative records, accomplishments, and values between myself and Suzanne Kosmas. Additionally, I plan to highlight my vision for the future with my action plans to immediately lower energy prices, fight liberal tax increases on hardworking middle-class families, curb wasteful pork spending, and eliminate illegal immigration. "I have a proven record of accomplishments for Central Florida that includes bucking my own party, and I plan to show voters the difference between proven leadership and the puppet leadership. Most recently, Kosmas' puppetry is evident as she has joined fellow Washington liberals in their 'do nothing' energy plan that refuses to develop America's energy sources and hands billions of dollars directly to dangerous leaders like Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad," said Feeney. See Tom's Energy ACTION plan here. This November the choice couldn’t be clearer on energy, job creation, taxes, and family issues: See comparison attachments ### ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/feeney-celebrates-primary-victory-well-prepared-for-a-general-election-that-offers-two-very-distinct-choices-between-areaganest-republican-and-a-liberal-puppet/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/feeney-celebrates-primary-victory-well-prepared-for-a-general-election-that-offers-two-very-distinct-choices-between-areaganest-republican-and-a-liberal-puppet/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:47:10 -0500 HR 9033 - Resolution in support of President Bush Resolution in support of President Bush: Supports President in his stand against Saddam Hussein. WHEREAS, the military action now underway against Iraq is 10 lawful and fully authorized by the Congress in Sec. 3(a) of 11 Public Law 107-243, which passed the U.S. Senate on Oct. 10,12 2002, by a vote of 77-23, and which passed the House of 13 Representatives on that same date by a vote of 296-133, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of 26 Florida:27 28 (1) Commends and supports the efforts and leadership of 29 the President, as commander in chief, in the conflict against 30 Iraq; Kosmas deliberately misleads Democratic voters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vNED1xVkQo Start at 6:50 ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/hypocrisy-wont-work-dem-primary-alert/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/hypocrisy-wont-work-dem-primary-alert/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:56:12 -0500 Tom Feeney is Fighting to Sustain the Vitality of Kennedy Space Center and Continue America's Space Predominance I'm pleased to serve as the Ranking Member on the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, which oversees the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). I lead Republican efforts on that subcommittee and work with Chairman Mark Udall (D-CO) to continue America's space predominance. My top priorities are to promote America's Vision for Space Exploration and to sustain the vitality of all NASA centers including the Kennedy Space Center. NASA should continue to fly the Space Shuttle, complete the International Space Station, and develop the Constellation Program -- the Shuttle's successor. As NASA transitions from the Shuttle to Constellation programs, we must preserve the talents and capabilities of America's human spaceflight workforce. I will fight to have Congress fully fund NASA's budget requests so the gap between the Shuttle's last flight and Constellation's first operational flight is as short as possible. I also support additional funding dedicated to closing this gap. America's space and aviation endeavors must remain second-to-none. Space is vital to our national security and for sustaining economic growth. While we welcome all countries in the peaceful uses of space, America must continue to protect and defend its space-based military and commercial resources from any challenges posed by hostile countries. I recently announced my cosponsorship of H.R. 6063, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008, which was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 6063 reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for an additional year and bolsters its programs in human spaceflight, earth science, space science, and aeronautics research. "I'm pleased that this bipartisan legislation strongly affirms the strategic vision for America's human spaceflight program that was crafted in the aftermath of the 2003 Shuttle Columbia accident. This bill tasks the next Administration to carry out a healthy and vigorous portfolio of space and aeronautics research and space exploration. "The Space Coast's adjustment to the post-Shuttle era will be helped by the $1 billion authorization dedicated to reducing the gap in America's human spaceflight program. I will fight to ensure that the next Administration requests and Congress appropriates these needed funds,"said Feeney. As to human spaceflight, H.R. 6063: o Authorizes an additional $1 billion to shrink the gap between the Space Shuttle's retirement and operational flights of the Orion spacecraft - the Shuttle’s replacement. o Affirms that America's post-Shuttle spaceflight program will expand human exploration beyond low earth orbit with the Moon as the first destination. o Confirms that human exploration will then reach beyond the Moon to several possible solar system locations including Mars. o Authorizes additional funding to ensure a viable International Space Station program after its assembly is completed in 2010. Support is provided for the purchase of American-based commercial cargo and crew transportation services to the Station. o States that the Shuttle will be retired after flying out its current manifest that will now include one additional mission to transport the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer to the International Space Station. On May 20, the bill passed the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee with Representative Feeney's support. In June, the legislation is then expected to come before the House Committee on Science and Technology and then before the full House of Representatives. ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/position-statements/space-nasa-and-ksc/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/position-statements/space-nasa-and-ksc/ Position Statements Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:57:12 -0500 updating... check back soon. http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/position-statements/veterans/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/position-statements/veterans/ Position Statements Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:52:03 -0500 Let Iraqis rebuild Iraq. President Bush's request for an $87 billion supplemental-spending bill, at least $20 billion of which is for the rebuilding of Iraq, has met with surprisingly stiff opposition. Opinion polls indicate that the president's approval rating stumbled after Americans learned that the burden of paying for modernizing and repairing the infrastructure of war-torn Iraq would have to be shouldered by American taxpayers, rather than the Iraqis themselves. The opposition to this plan is heightened by problems here at home: the slow recession recovery, still-too-high unemployment, and an already record $400 billion of federal deficit spending. In the run-up to the war in Iraq, administration officials had consistently argued that Iraq's oil revenues would pay for the costs of reconstruction. That financing plan, which draws from the assets of Iraq to pay for their own economic rehabilitation, seems no less sensible today than it was six months ago. Iraq is not a poor country — at least not for long. It is a resource-rich country, with the highest levels of oil reserves of any nation in the world other than Saudi Arabia. With an estimated 100 billion barrels of known reserves, and probably much more than that is technologically recoverable from these rich desert fields, the discounted present value of the oilfields could easily approach $1 trillion. But these assets only have value once they are linked to a dependable infrastructure of roads, bridges, pipelines, and security. This begs the question: Why should U.S. citizens have to pay one additional penny for this rebuilding when Americans have already paid tens of billions of dollars for the liberation of Iraq with a huge military operation and more preciously, thousands of our own soldiers' blood? Skeptics say that using the oil money to pay for the reconstruction of Iraq is no longer a practical option, because Iraq's oil revenues are way down. It is true that the combination of the war and economic sabotage has left the oil fields in poor condition and has brought production levels far below prewar levels. But this situation of disrepair is temporary. Once there has been a return to reasonable civic order in Iraq, oil production will increase dramatically and this nation will once again be flush with petrodollars. It could become like Saudi Arabia: one of the richest nations in the world. As such, we would propose a fairer way to pay for infrastructure reconstruction in Iraq than the president's plan. First, the dollars for rebuilding this nation should not be given, but rather loaned, to Iraq through the U.S. government, or better yet, through a financial intermediary, such as the World Bank, or the International Monetary Fund. These loans should be collateralized against the future profits of the Iraqi oilfields. A formula which dedicates 50 percent of the oil profits to the repayment of these loans, could mean that within 10 to 15 years the debts would be paid off in full (depending in part on what happens to the world price of oil). Better yet, if the Iraqi government decides to privatize the oil fields through a public offering, some percentage of the sale proceeds should be dedicated to debt repayment. We would even go a step further; a substantial portion of the actual war costs could and should be reimbursed to the U.S. government from this oil money, because the ultimate beneficiaries of this war were the Iraqi people themselves. Making the loans through the World Bank or IMF would have the benefit of avoiding the spurious charge that the hidden agenda of the Bush administration was to secretly take control over the Iraqi oil fields. But in this case the U.S. government would not get a penny of the oil revenues for reconstruction purposes. The loans would be made by multilateral institutions and would be repaid to them. This straightforward plan for financing this rebuilding process, is said to be complicated by Saddam's foreign debts. Major creditor countries, including war-opponents France, Germany, and Russia, as well as various Arab states, insist that Iraq's oil revenues secure their debt. Estimates of the amount of debt are between $100 and $150 billion, well above the entire cost of reconstruction. While these debts are likely to be renegotiated, Iraq's provisional government and the United States have adopted the questionable position that the debts are valid and will be paid. That is a mistake. To not repay the loans sends a signal to the rest of the world that they will pay a hefty price for engaging in commerce with corrupt, brutalistic, and illegitimate regimes like Saddam Hussein's. It would be a horrendous policy if Russia, Germany, and France were repaid for financing Saddam's wicked repression of Iraqis, while American taxpayers are not reimbursed for liberating and rebuilding Iraq. President Bush is now pursuing diplomatic means to persuade the Europeans and other industrialized nations to help shoulder the remaining costs of the war and the peacekeeping process. Rather than going hat in hand to the Europeans, the Bush administration should simply cancel the Iraqi debts owed to France, Germany, Russia, and other nations. After all, the debts were incurred by a government that no longer exists and at a time when the U.S. government was boycotting Iraq. These other nation's were effectively undermining U.S. national security by effectively undermining that boycott. What we are proposing is known as the doctrine of odious debts, first proposed by Alexander Sack in 1927. According to Sack: "When a despotic regime contracts a debt, not for the needs or in the interests of the state, but rather to strengthen itself, to suppress a popular insurrection, etc, this debt is odious for the people of the entire state. This debt does not bind the nation; it is a debt of the regime, a personal debt contracted by the ruler, and consequently it falls with the demise of the regime." Beginning to enforce this principle of odious debt would very rapidly defund and thus help topple other oppressive and dangerous tyrants around the globe. If France and Germany want to be repaid, they should start hunting down Saddam and his henchmen. Americans put their lives at risk freeing Iraq. The French, Germans, and Russians not only sat on the sidelines but, inadvertently propped up Saddam by financing his purchases of arms, palaces, and oil infrastructure. It makes no sense to argue that they should get a claim on the new Iraq's assets before we do. For once in our history, Americans should not be forced to foot the bill for the war and the peace — especially since the means to pay for both is right beneath the Iraqis feet. - - Tom Feeney is a freshman member of Congress from Florida. Stephen Moore is president of the Club for Growth. September 26, 2003, 8:42 a.m. ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/position-statements/iraq/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/position-statements/iraq/ Position Statements Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:42:06 -0500 Over the last week, I have heard loud and clear that Central Floridians want a comprehensive energy plan that lowers energy prices today and maps out a plan for America’s future to remove our dependence on foreign oil. Everyone I speak to has been impacted by rising energy prices at the pump, on their air conditioning bill, and at the grocery store. "Last week, I urged my constituents to mail me their gas receipts and flood Nancy Pelosi's voicemail to insist that she allow an up or down vote on The American Energy Act that provides a comprehensive plan to unleash all of America's energy resources. Since she is still on her dismal book tour ignoring the calls from hardworking Americans to address rising gas prices, I plan to return immediately to the Capitol to promote my energy action plan. Whenever liberals decide they are willing to vote on a plan for American energy, American businesses, American workers, and American families, I will be there." said Feeney. Tom Feeney will speak on the House floor Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. and join his colleagues for a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/tom-feeney-announces-immediate-return-to-capitol-to-demand-a-special-session-of-congress-to-address-energy-prices/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/tom-feeney-announces-immediate-return-to-capitol-to-demand-a-special-session-of-congress-to-address-energy-prices/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:00:27 -0500 FEENEY WELCOMES SPACE FLORIDA LAUNCH SITE "Today's announcement is a tremendous step forward and helps pave the way for making Florida's Space Coast the preferred launch site for a new generation of space launch vehicles. Such an expansion provides new business opportunities that will be needed after the Shuttle's retirement in 2010. "I commend Space Florida and its CEO, Steve Kohler, for developing this concept and aggressively pushing it forward. I also appreciate the Air Force's willingness to provide commercial ventures with improved access to Cape Canaveral sites along with needed technical support. "This decision is a significant development towards fulfilling a vision I call a 'space city of the 21st century' at our Space Coast," said Feeney. http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/feeney-welcomes-space-florida-launch-site/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/feeney-welcomes-space-florida-launch-site/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:16:12 -0500 ~Feeney's pro-business record leads to first-ever federal endorsement from AIF~ TALLAHASSEE - Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today announced its endorsement of U. S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) for re-election in Florida's 24th Congressional District. Rep. Feeney consistently stands with Florida's businesses to create jobs and stimulate Florida's diverse economy. He has fought for tax relief to remove barriers to economic growth and prosperity. Elected to Congress in 2002, Rep. Feeney's district includes portions of Brevard, Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties. Previously, he served in the Florida Legislature and was Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. "I'm thrilled to receive the endorsement of Associated Industries of Florida, the voice of Florida business and ardent champion for the state's prosperous future," said Rep. Feeney. This is the first time the bi-partisan AIF has endorsed any federal candidate. The association plans to announce additional federal endorsements in the coming weeks. AIF's endorsements are intended to provide important voting-record information and voting recommendations to the association's 10,000 business members. "I'm pleased to have this opportunity to recognize Rep. Feeney for the work he has done on Capitol Hill and his support of the free-enterprise system in Florida. Today's announcement is a first for AIF and, given the importance of these elections to business owners and the business community, we decided to take this extraordinary step," said Barney Bishop, President and CEO of AIF. "Before they cast their votes, we must let our members and their employees know which candidates have consistently demonstrated an understanding of what it takes to sustain and build a vibrant economy." Endorsements from the prominent business association required a two-thirds vote by its board. The association's staff made recommendations to the board based on the voting records of federal incumbents as reported by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Business Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC). As the nation's largest industrial trade association representing more than 100,000 companies, the NAM serves as the voice of the manufacturing economy. Founded as an independent, bipartisan group to serve as the political action arm of American business and industry, BIPAC's mission is to identify, endorse and elect champions of free enterprise to the U.S. Congress and to encourage greater business participation in the political process. AIF has been the state affiliate for the NAM since 1951 and the state affiliate for BIPAC since 2006. "AIF was the first business association in Florida to create a political operations department, the first to create a political action committee, the first to hold candidate interviews and the first to hold politicians accountable through their voting records on business issues," added Bishop. "It only makes sense that we continue this leadership role by extending our reach to federal officeholders to ensure the right choices for Florida business are made." Earlier this summer, AIF released its annual Voting Records Report, a detailed analysis of Florida House and Senate member votes on issues and legislation impacting Florida's economic climate, businesses and employers. AIF has been tracking legislative voting records on business issues longer than any other group in the state. For more information on AIF and to view the 2008 Florida Voting Records Report, visit http://www.aif.com/. ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/associated-industries-of-florida-endorses-tom-feeney-for-reelection-to-congress/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/associated-industries-of-florida-endorses-tom-feeney-for-reelection-to-congress/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:09:24 -0500 Liberals Shamelessly Leave Town for Pelosi's Book Tour Feeney Suggests New Title for Pelosi's Book: "How I Ruined the Greatest Economy in the World" (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney today blasted Democratic leadership for voting to adjourn without addressing the rising cost of fuel that is crippling family budgets across the nation. Earlier this week, Tom encouraged all of his constituents to flood Nancy Pelosi's voicemail to insist that she allow an up or down vote on The American Energy Act that provides a comprehensive plan to unleash all of America's energy resources. "Speaker Pelosi's dismal book sales have taken priority over the needs of America's hardworking families. Speaker Pelosi and her out-of-touch liberal cohorts shamelessly left town today without listening to the calls from hardworking Americans to address rising gas prices. "Pelosi wouldn't need a promotional tour to increase book sales if she simply titled it: How I Ruined the Greatest Economy in the World. "I urge the President to call Congress back for an emergency session to address the energy and economic crises that we are facing. This is hardly the time for vacation," said Feeney. http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/liberals-shamelessly-leave-town-for-pelosis-book-tour/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/liberals-shamelessly-leave-town-for-pelosis-book-tour/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:35:16 -0500 (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney today celebrated the passage of the 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. Included in the bill is $220 million for the Orlando VA Hospital. "We received great news that the funding for the Orlando VA Hospital has been bumped up to $220 million for 2009. Earlier this year, I sent out letters to leadership, appropriators and the VA to urge them not to play politics with the funding. This is my top priority in Washington and these funds will ensure that the hospital project takes a significant step towards completion. I will continue to fight for the remaining funds and work with the new administration next year to continue funding," said Feeney. The latest estimates by the Department of Veterans Affairs show the total cost of completion for the Lake Nona Veterans Hospital at $656 million. It is vital that the remaining funds are appropriated as soon as possible. http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/220-million-for-orlando-va-hospital/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/220-million-for-orlando-va-hospital/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:31:22 -0500 "Apparently Mr. Bhola was the only candidate talking sense at the debate. He is absolutely correct that the American people want change and that both parties have let them down. In my absence due to my fight for lower gas prices in Washington, I'm glad at least someone at the debate brought up this important point. "Our deficit hit an all time high, gas prices are rising, and our borders still are not secure. Both parties are to blame. Hardworking taxpayers know that I have fought against the Bush Administration and Liberal Nancy Pelosi to end illegal immigration, secure our borders, reign in irresponsible spending, and lower your gas prices. "Bhola appears to be the only credible challenger in this race and I’m happy that he brought up the frustrations that common sense Central Floridians face every day," said Feeney. ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/tom-feeney-bhola-only-credible-challenger/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/tom-feeney-bhola-only-credible-challenger/ Breaking News News Releases Press Releases Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:55:39 -0500 Action Energy Plan and he encourages Speaker Pelosi to allow a vote on H.R. 6566 The American Energy Act that provides a comprehensive plan to unleash all of America's energy resources. "I urge Speaker Pelosi to unpack her summer vacation bags and allow an up or down vote on an energy plan before August. Central Floridians are hurting. Seniors are hurting. Hardworking middle class families are hurting. And the American economy is hurting. This is hardly the time for vacation. "The American people deserve an up or down vote on a comprehensive energy plan that offers immediate relief at the pump and unshackles American sources of solar power, nuclear energy, coal, wind, and oil shale. "Hardworking taxpayers deserve lawmakers with plans for American energy, American jobs, and ultimately American security. I urge Central Floridians to call Speaker Pelosi and let her know that the Tom Feeney supported energy plan deserves a vote on the House floor," said Feeney. ### ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/when-the-going-gets-toughthe-liberals-get-going-oil-prices-rise-dow-drops-liberals-pack-for-vacation/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/when-the-going-gets-toughthe-liberals-get-going-oil-prices-rise-dow-drops-liberals-pack-for-vacation/ News Releases Press Releases Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:01:40 -0500 (Washington, D.C.) - Pat Toomey, President of The Club for Growth, the nation's leading free-market advocacy organization with over 40,000 members, announced that Tom Feeney has earned the annual Defender of Economic Freedom award for 2007. The award honors members of Congress who have a strong voting record on economic growth issues. "With his score of 98, Tom Feeney is a champion of the pro-growth agenda," said Club for Growth president Pat Toomey. "As 1 of 55 congressional members to earn this award, Tom Feeney demonstrates a strong commitment to economic freedom and free-market principles." The award is based on certain votes that the Club for Growth tracks on its scorecard. The study included a comprehensive examination of each lawmaker's record on pro-growth policies and computed an Economic Growth Score on a scale of 0 to 100. A score of 100 indicates the highest support for pro-growth policies. Those lawmakers scoring 90 or higher receive the Defender of Economic Freedom award. "The scorecard is an important tool in providing the general public the opportunity to see how their representative and senators vote," Mr. Toomey added. "These bills promote economic growth and create more jobs for all Americans. We hope that in each year to come, support for commonsense, economic principles will continue to grow, allowing more members to earn this award and more Americans to benefit." The rating examines legislative actions that reflect the Club for Growth's immediate pro-economic growth policy goals, including: -Fighting against tax increases -Death tax repeal -Cutting and limiting government spending -Social Security reform with personal retirement accounts -Expanding free trade -Legal reform to end abusive lawsuits -Replacing the current tax code -School choice -Regulatory reform and deregulation http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/club-for-growth-honors-tom-feeney-with-defender-of-economic-freedom-award/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/club-for-growth-honors-tom-feeney-with-defender-of-economic-freedom-award/ News Releases Press Releases Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:56:52 -0500 (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement regarding the massive bailout bill that the House will vote on shortly: "This irresponsible bailout forces taxpayers to guarantee over $300 billion in new home loans for speculators and scam artists. To add insult to taxpayer injury, the bill also includes an unprecedented bailout for the trillion dollar mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. "I came to Washington to defend hardworking taxpayers, not speculators and scam artists. I urge my colleagues to reject this bad bailout and stand up for the responsible homeowners in their districts. If my colleagues pass this bill that raises the federal debt limit to $800 billion, I urge the President reconsider his decision not to veto this bill that is filled with liberal spending favors for ACORN and La Raza to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize their left-wing agenda nationwide," said Feeney. http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/tom-feeney-urges-colleagues-and-the-president-to-stand-up-for-hardworking-taxpayers-and-responsible-homeowners-and-reject-the-300-billion-taxpayer-bailout/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/tom-feeney-urges-colleagues-and-the-president-to-stand-up-for-hardworking-taxpayers-and-responsible-homeowners-and-reject-the-300-billion-taxpayer-bailout/ News Releases Press Releases Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:47:24 -0500 "Rep. Feeney has been a reliable ally of small business since being elected to Congress," said Lisa Goeas, NFIB's vice president, political. "He's someone who has consistently stood with small business owners in the fight for a pro-growth agenda that seeks to provide entrepreneurs with affordable healthcare, less government intervention and meaningful tax relief." Rep. Feeney is a consistent winner of NFIB's Guardian of Small Business award, given to those members of Congress who vote to protect free enterprise. Today's endorsement puts the considerable grassroots support of the state's small businesses behind the Feeney campaign. Small business owners and their employees vote in high numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members and acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB will encourage its members to help turn out the influential small business voting bloc on Election Day. According to NFIB polling data, small business owners and their employees make up 43 percent of registered voters in America. NFIB is the nation's leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at http:// www.NFIB.com/newsroom. ]]> http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/small-business-group-endorses-feeney-for-reelection/ http://feeney.tcvmedia.com/small-business-group-endorses-feeney-for-reelection/ Breaking News Position Statements Press Releases Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:40:40 -0500