Westmoreland says "No" to business innovation
Start-up businesses in the 3rd Congressional District would have a tougher time bringing their ideas to market, if Rep. Lynn Westmoreland had his way.
04/29/08
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2008
Contact: Jim Nichols
770-312-6736
Jim.Nichols@gmail.com
Westmoreland says "no" to business innovation
Local Congressman opposes small business investment
Start-up businesses in the 3rd Congressional District would have a tougher time bringing their ideas to market, if Rep. Lynn Westmoreland had his way. The Republican from Sharpsburg was one of only 43 House members to vote against H.R. 5819,reauthorizing the Small Business and Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program. The programs provide assistance and funding for small businesses to help them with research and development. Over the five-year span of the reauthorization, the investment in small businesses would cost about $0.17 per capita.
"Independent business is the backbone of the American economy," said Jim Nichols, Chair of the Henry County Democratic Party. "We should be doing more to help small businesses grow into prosperous ventures, not less. Congressman Westmoreland's vote harms entrepreneurs and hinders bipartisanship."
H.R. 5819 passed the House with a overwhelming bipartisan majority of 368 votes.
"People in Henry County are tired of representation that puts politics before prosperity," Nichols said. "We're ready for a Congressman who is pro-economy, and committed to working across party lines, when necessary, for the good of our economy."
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