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Boehner honored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Press release from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce:
Republican Representative John A. Boehner (OH-08) was honored today 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 Representative Boehner 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.
According to the scorecard, Representative Boehner maintained a 80% rating with the Chamber this year and collectively holds a 93% ranking during his tenure in Congress.
The Chamber scored Congress on 7 Senate and 15 House votes in 2009, including the economic stimulus package, legislation to promote the U.S. as a travel destination abroad, and both the House and Senate healthcare reform bills.
To view a complete list of the 2009 Spirit of Enterprise recipients, please visit www.uschamber.com/soe.
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By Boehnerisms
April 29, 2010 6:12 AM | Link to this
Boehner has done absolutely zero to support job growth in America. His only contribution has been to obstruct. The US Chamber is a group of lobbyists, and does nothing for small businesses.
By thegrandprize
April 29, 2010 1:28 PM | Link to this
This is the honor you get when you fight against health care benefits for employees, and for fighting against raising the minimum wage, and for (and this is the important one) supporting the outsourcing of American jobs. Boehner has the worst voting record in Congress on issue affecting the middle class American worker. Unfortunately, your constituents here in CD8 deserve better.
By deano
April 30, 2010 1:09 AM | Link to this
Send the Scumbag to CHINA,VOTE HIM OUT.