NFIB members from
across the country fly in to speak with lawmakers
Washington,
D.C. (June 22, 2016)
– Small business owners from across the country will storm Capitol Hill
tomorrow to share their stories and concerns about how federal regulations are
making it nearly impossible to hire, grow, and remain competitive.
“Small
business owners have a powerful voice,” said NFIB President and CEO Juanita
Duggan. “They are among the most trusted and influential members of their
communities. And unlike most economists, academics, and congressional
staffers, NFIB members have a practical understanding of how government
policies affect business and the economy.
“Our
members tell us every month that regulations are killing their
businesses. Tomorrow they’ll tell their representatives directly,” she
continued.
NFIB
members will be focusing on three major regulatory issues: the Obama
administration’s controversial overtime rule, which almost doubles the salary
threshold of employees who are eligible for time-and-a-half pay; legislation to
prevent an onslaught of regulations issued by the President during his last few
months in office; and legislation that would protect small businesses from
heavy Affordable Care Act penalties.
“Members
of Congress need to know that rules and regulations created in Washington have
a tremendous effect on small businesses,” said Duggan. “NFIB members will ask
Congress to stand up to regulators and free small business to grow and thrive.”
For
more information about NFIB and the fly-in, please visit www.nfib.com/flyin2016.
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