Isakson Receives "Spirit of Enterprise" Award from U.S. Chamber

Apr 27, 2010

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate candidate Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” Award for his support of pro-growth legislation during the first session of the 111th Congress.

“Having run my own small business for over 30 years, I recognize the tremendous impact that federal policy can have on American business owners,” Isakson said. “It is important we enact policies that create jobs and strengthen and stabilize our vulnerable economy. Our nation has always demonstrated a strong resiliency, and I am confident we can bounce back. I have no doubt that hard-working Americans will be at the front lines of economic prosperity once again.”

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 percent of those votes receive the “Spirit of Enterprise” Award. Isakson has a cumulative score of 93 percent on Chamber-selected issues since he was elected to Congress.