Tuesday morning Senator Johanns' (R, NE) amendment to the small business jobs bill was defeated. The amendment aimed to free business from IRS reporting red tape, but tried to offset costs by gutting the landmark Prevention and Public Health Fund. Tuesday, the senate stood up for prevention.
Prevention is good for small business, good for our economy, and good for our health. The Johanns amendment tried to pit small business against the health and vitality of our communities. Our senators showed true courage, and listened to what public health and prevention proponents are saying across the country: small businesses benefit from prevention--we all benefit from prevention.
Thanks to each of you for your hard work--your efforts to defend prevention have had real results, and our vision for strong healthy communities has more support than ever.
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