Shaheen Visits Republican, Woman-Owned Small Business, Highlights Her Record Of Putting New Hampshire First

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen continued her "GOTV-New Hampshire Tour" this morning at LaBelle Winery in Amherst where she discussed how her record of supporting New Hampshire small businesses stands in stark contrast to Scott Brown's record of supporting out-of-state corporate interests, including companies that outsource American jobs. At the event, Shaheen was endorsed by LaBelle Winery owner Amy LaBelle, a registered Republican, who cited Shaheen's record of working to help New Hampshire small businesses grow and create jobs.

"Throughout my career I've worked to support New Hampshire small businesses and middle class families," said Shaheen. "That's why I fought to close tax loopholes for companies that outsource American jobs and instead led the fight to pass legislation that cut taxes for our small businesses, which create jobs and support our economy here in New Hampshire. Scott Brown didn't just oppose that legislation; he championed special tax giveaways to Big Oil companies, Wall Street banks, and even companies that ship jobs overseas."

"I'm a registered Republican but I know that when it comes to who will fight for New Hampshire and its small businesses, Senator Shaheen is the clear choice," said Amy LaBelle, owner of LaBelle Winery. "Senator Shaheen has fought for small businesses throughout her career, while she was New Hampshire's governor and now as our US Senator. She has been focused on the policies that help business owners like me create jobs."

"Scott Brown's record shows that he's only interested in himself and in the big money corporate donors, who fund his campaign," LaBelle added. "He's voted against commonsense bills like the Small Business Jobs Act that help New Hampshire businesses. And what's more is that while he was a Massachusetts Senator, he voted for tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas to places like China and Mexico. He's not voting for companies that are creating jobs here."

Jeanne Shaheen has been a champion for New Hampshire small businesses. She led the fight to pass the Small Business Jobs Act, which cut taxes for small businesses, increased businesses' access to credit, and helped companies export their products overseas. That legislation has helped countless New Hampshire businesses grow and create jobs but as a Senator from Massachusetts Scott Brown voted against it.

Meanwhile, Scott Brown voted to support special tax breaks for Big Oil, Wall Street and companies that offshore American jobs. Since losing in Massachusetts, Brown has made over a quarter million dollars as a board member of a company that touts outsourcing American jobs to China and Mexico as part of its business plan. Legal documents dated just two days before Brown entered the U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire bear Brown's signature endorsing the company's outsourcing strategy.

At each of her events this week, Jeanne Shaheen is meeting with voters about what is at stake this November. She has deep roots in New Hampshire, raised her family here, and has a record of making a difference for New Hampshire families both as Governor and Senator.

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