Small businesses are a vital part of our nation s economy.
We in Congress must do all we can to see that the federal government does not hamper the efforts of these business people to create jobs for America. NFIB rated House members on 13 key small business votes taking during the 1997-1998 session of Congress. Included were measures to reinstate the home office deduction, lessen the estate tax on family owned businesses and to allow the self-employed to deduct their health care costs. Roukema received a rating of 70 percent. Small business had some key legislative victories because these lawmakers understand the needs of small business owners.