NFIB Association News
The economy and politics
NFIB SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2008
This week's NFIB political poll asks about the financial crisis and your opinion about which presidential candidate has a better plan to fix the economy. In addition, has news about the economic crisis changed your vote? Please visit www.NFIB.com/politics to take the three-question poll and to see how others have responded. A new slate of questions will be posted each Wednesday between now and Election Day.
Business switches alliances to befriend likely winners
NFIB SmartBrief | Oct 08, 2008
Business groups, now watching Republicans losing ground as the November elections approach, are switching support to Democratic candidates they hope will support their causes next year. NFIB, which normally supports the GOP, has backed more Democratic candidates than in recent years.
Sign the NFIB Petition for Healthcare Reform
NFIB SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2008
Did you know that health insurance costs for small businesses have risen 129% since 1999? And that small firms pay, on average, almost 20% more for the same insurance coverage as big businesses? Sign NFIB's Petition for Healthcare Reform today. Join thousands of small-business owners, employees and their dependents who have already told Congress: We need to fix the health care crisis. Because when health care is fixed for small business, it's fixed for America.
A message from Todd Stottlemyer
NFIB SmartBrief | Oct 02, 2008
NFIB supported the economic-rescue package that passed the Senate last night. You can read a message about this legislation from NFIB President and CEO Todd Stottlemyer here. The message includes links to audio recordings of two calls NFIB hosted, one with Barry Jackson, assistant to the president for strategic initiatives and external affairs, and another with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Treasury Assistant Secretary Jeb Mason, that help SmartBrief readers better understand this crisis situation and the consequences if Congress does not act.
Are you an early voter?
NFIB SmartBrief | Oct 01, 2008
This week's NFIB political poll asks whether you plan to vote early (if your state allows it) and asks your opinion about whether your vote makes a difference in the elections. Please visit www.NFIB.com/politics to take the three-question poll and immediately see how others have responded. A new slate of questions will be posted every Wednesday until Election Day.
Are debates addressing your issues?
NFIB SmartBrief | Sep 24, 2008
This week's political poll gauges interest in the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential debates, as well as what you think is the most important domestic issue the campaigns should be addressing. Please visit www.NFIB.com/politics to participate in the three-question poll and immediately see how others have responded. A new slate of questions will be posted every Wednesday until Election Day.
How accurate is polling?
NFIB SmartBrief | Sep 17, 2008
This week's NFIB political poll gauges your thoughts on the accuracy of public polling in predicting the outcomes of elections, as well as the effect that polling numbers have on your vote. Please visit www.NFIB.com/politics to take the three-question poll and immediately see how others have responded. A new slate of questions will be posted every Wednesday in the run-up to Nov. 4.
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