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Show Hansen honored by Chamber of C. Rep. James V. Hansen, R-Utah, was honored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for voting consistently consistent-ly to support American business during 1990. Rep. Hansen was presented the Spirit of Enterprise Award for compiling com-piling a pro-business voting record of 70 percent or higher based upon key votes cast on business issues in 3 the second session of the 101st Congress. C.J. "Pete" Silas, chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and chairman and chief executive I officer of Phillips Petroleum Co., said, "The U.S. Chamber congratulates con-gratulates those many members of (' Congress honored today for supporting suppor-ting those policies our country needs to ensure a healthy economy that can provide good jobs for ail Americans. "We must continue to work to strengthen the private enterprise base of our economy to assure that we can become more competitive in the world marketplace," he continued. con-tinued. Chamber President Richard L. Lesher said, "By backing legisla tion that supports our free enterprist system. Rep. Hansen has helped tc foster an environment which allow businesses large and small to prosper, pro-sper, providing a better standard ol living for all Americans." Key business issues addressed last year in Congress included a major overhaul of clean-air laws, increased visas for job-related immigration im-migration and a budget measure that imposed higher federal taxes. Congress also debated proposals that would have forced employers to use quotas in hiring and promotion promo-tion and to provide family and medical leave benefits. Also on the agenda was establishment of a line-item line-item veto, a reduced Social Security payroll tax rate and a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. The Spirit of Enterprise award shows the Chamber's appreciation of those legislators who have worked work-ed to support the American economy and identifies them as supporters of free enterprise. |