Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, February 9, 1998

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 2 1 093 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Richard Cross February 9, 1998 202-225-3061 EHRLICH HONORED BY U. S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For the third year in a row, Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. has received the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber award — based on 10 key business votes cast in 1997 — is the culmination of America’s principal ranking of members of Congress on pro-business issues. “We are pleased to honor Rep. Ehrlich for consistently voting in support of policies that will create more jobs and strengthen the U. S. economy,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U. S. Chamber president and CEO. Key votes included the balanced budget agreement; tax relief for small businesses; IRS reform; and protection of private property rights. Congressman Ehrlich’s score was 90 percent for the 1997 session, and 91 percent during his entire time in Congress. “I am very pleased that the U. S. Chamber has once again chosen to honor me in this manner,” Congressman Ehrlich stated. “This award demonstrates the extent to which I support policies which benefit the working families and businesses of the Second Congressional District.” The U. S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.