Wyoming Lawmaker Recognized for Pro-Business Record

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John A. Barrasso (R-WY) was honored this week on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business record during the first session of the 111th Congress.

“The Chamber applauds Senator Barrasso for supporting the private sector and job growth through these difficult times,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber.  “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 annual publication How They Voted. These designated “key votes” are recorded floor votes on issues established as priorities on which the Chamber communicates its position prior to the vote. Those members of Congress who support the Chamber’s position on at least 70% of those votes receive the award.

To view a complete list of the 2009 Spirit of Enterprise recipients, please visit www.uschamber.com/soe.

The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses of every size, sector, and region.

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