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National Federation of Independent BusinessesLeon Stilwell
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History• Founded in 1943 by C. Wilson Harder in San Mateo, California,
charging its members $8.50 a year.• The organization’s party position is determined by polling its
members.• In recent years, the Federation has contributed to more business
friendly Republicans.
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History• It has grown from its small, locally focused beginnings to a
national organization that Fortune Magazine rates as the #1 business lobby in Washington.
• Their PAC is called Save America’s Free Enterprise Trust.
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Purpose• To protect the needs and rights of small businesses across the
United States.
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Membership• To be a member of NFIB, you must own a small business and
pay dues.• As a member, you receive many benefits including access to
the NFIB website, which has many resources for small business and discounts on services like FedEx.
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Issues• The organization has 25 members in Congress elected in 2010,
all Republican. • Also in 2010, NFIB became the lead plaintiff opposing the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.• In the Supreme Court decision of NFIB vs. Sebelius, most
provisions of the act were upheld.• NFIB was able to secure a victory on individual mandates.
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Issues• NFIB was able to extend the Bush Tax Cuts through 2012.
• NFIB is also against many proposed laws including raising minimum wage and taxes.
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Website• The NFIB website tries to draw you in by advertising some of
the many benefits you will receive by joining. • There are also links to NFIB produced videos detailing their
positions on certain topics.
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Website• NFIB has a sub-branch in each state, so if one would like more
information, they can contact their state NFIB office.