U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Endorses Shea-Porter

The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce has endorsed U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, D-NH, in her re-election effort, citing her support for women in the workplace and woman-owned small businesses, according to a statement.

The organization gave Shea-Porter a 100 percent rating, calling her “a champion of women’s economic priorities” and “support the economic vitality and security of her community,” according to Women’s Chamber CEO Margot Dorfman.

“Carol Shea-Porter is a cosponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act, the Fair Minimum Wage Act and the FAMILY Act,” she stated. “She will always work to support and stabilize Social Security funding to protect our seniors and will work to assure that small business gain access to the capital they need to grow and fuel American job growth.”

Shea-Porter, in a statement, thanked the organization for its support.

“I worked in my mother’s small business and I understand the challenges small business owners and their families face, so I‘ve introduced and supported legislation that helps them launch and grow,” Shea-Porter said. “I have also advocated for them for six years on the Make it in America Working Group, so I am grateful for this recognition and endorsement by the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce,” said Shea-Porter.

According to Shea-Porter’s campaign, when making its endorsement decision, the Women’s Chamber also considered the representative’s commitment to strengthening small businesses, her active support for the “Make it in America” manufacturing initiative, and her work to keep jobs in New Hampshire instead of shipping them overseas, according to a statement.