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Rep. Burton Receives “Spirit of Enterprise” Award from U.S Chamber of Commerce
MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Joshua Gillespie
May 24, 2010 (317) 848-0201
Rep. Burton Receives “Spirit of Enterprise” Award from U.S Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Burton was recently honored by the United States Chamber of Commerce with their prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award given annually for supporting legislation critical to the American business community.
Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue said “This award recognizes those lawmakers who have demonstrated leadership on important issues. The Chamber applauds Representative Burton for supporting the private sector and job growth through these difficult times. He has demonstrated great courage and we commend him.”
Eligibility for the award is based on how members of Congress vote on key business issues, which the Chamber outlines in its yearly publication How They Voted. This is the twenty-second year that the U.S. Chamber has formally honored the accomplishments of this select group of members of Congress.
The Chamber’s designated “key votes” are recorded floor votes on issues established as priorities by the Chamber, on which the Chamber informs Congress of its position prior to the vote. Senators and House members who support the Chamber’s position on at least 70% of these key votes receive the “Spirit of Enterprise” award.
According to the scorecard, Representative Burton collectively holds an 87% ranking during his tenure in Congress.
During the second session of the 111th Congress, the Chamber key-voted 7 Senate and 15 House votes, including passage of an economic stimulus package, and the passage of legislation to promote the U.S. as a travel destination abroad.
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