Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, March 20, 2002

(' L MEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Rood, Suit* 304 Lutherville, Могу land 21093 3 1 5 Cannon Hoot* Office Building Washington, D.C 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 CONTACT: Henry Fawell 202/225-3061 Congressman Ehrlich is Recipient of 2001 ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Ehrlich (MD-2) recently received the “Spirit of Enterprise” Award from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber awards the “Spirit of Enterprise” based on the rankings it gives Members of Congress for key business votes, set out in its annual publication, How They Voted. Congressman Ehrlich stated, “I am honored that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has chosen to recognize my active support for small businesses. Please be assured that I will continue to vote for the policies that strengthen working families, small businesses, and the economy in Maryland’s Second Congressional District.” Key 2001 votes included granting the President Trade Promotion Authority, the President’s historic $1 .35 trillion tax relief initiative, and bankruptcy reform. Congressman Ehrlich earned a 91 percent score with the Chamber last year and has compiled an 89 percent cumulative ranking during his tenure in Congress. “In the last session of Congress, Robert Ehrlich was a true leader in helping build a favorable climate for business and the U.S. economy, consistently demonstrating support for legislation to increase productivity and improve jobs, bolster national security, and spur economic growth,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO. Background: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organization of every size, sector, and region. ###