‘A Blue Dog with a Record of Standing up for the People of Idaho,’ Miller Says

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Walter Minnick for re-election in Idaho, praising his record of supporting the state’s businesses and workers.
    
“In just one term, Walt has already shown a strong record of standing up for the businesses and workers of Idaho during some of the state’s most challenging economic times,” said Bill Miller, the U.S. Chamber’s senior vice president and political director.  “He has a common sense approach to job creation and getting America back on the road to recovery.”   
 
A strong proponent of fiscal responsibility, Congressman Minnick is pushing to spur business growth and job creation in Idaho by advocating for competitive tax rates for businesses, supporting an energy policy that creates jobs and opposing a health care measure that fails to bend the cost curve down. 

“On issues ranging from competition in the health care industry, to lowering taxes, to reducing energy costs, Idaho’s businesses and workers have a tireless advocate in Walt Minnick,” Miller said.
 
The U.S. Chamber plans to play a major role nationwide in the 2010 elections, endorsing candidates who have demonstrated consistent support for America’s job creators and will work to advance a pro-growth agenda in Congress.  In 2008, 213 of the 265 Chamber-endorsed candidates (81%) were elected.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.