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most of the jobs in this country. It’s time we strengthen the competitive position of small firms by relieving the tax and regulatory burdens imposed upon them," Byrd said.
As a member of the Senate Finance Committee. Byrd last year sponsored several measures designed to stimulate a job-creating expansion of small business.
Byrd also cosponsored legislation to ease stiff federal estate taxes, which are driving many modest firms and family farms out of business.
NFIB presents a ‘‘Guardian of Small Business" award at the end of each Congress to members who vote in support of small business issues at least 70 percent of the time.
The five, first-place Senators received 89 percent scores. Besides Byrd, they were William Armstrong, R. Colo.. Richard Lugar. R.Ind., Harrison Schmitt. R.N.M. and Edward Zorinsky, R.-Neb.
94.4%