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HLIGHT Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework for The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business
Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. The policy pri- federation representing the interests of more than 3 million busi-
orities are available here. nesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local
chambers and industry associations.
Chamber’s Donohue Comments on Pre-
sident Trump’s Trade-Related Executive
Orders
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce “It is worth remembering that some of our best years of eco-
President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the fol- nomic growth have produced our largest trade deficits, while the
lowing statement regarding President Trump’s trade-related ex- Great Recession was accompanied by a sharp reduction in the
ecutive orders: trade deficit.”
“While trade deficits often don’t tell us much about the overall “The Chamber supports strong enforcement of trade rules and
health of our economy, it is a good time to examine our vari- agreements, as long as such enforcement is based on facts and
ous trading relationships to increase opportunities for American the proper interpretation of those facts and not politics.”
companies to compete on a level playing field.”
“We look forward to participating in the discussion and working
with the administration on this important matter.”
Chamber Recognizes 321 Members of
Congress for Pro-Business Votes
Spirit of Enterprise Award Honors Strong Record of Support for Business Community friends, family, and neighbors running businesses across the
country. We applaud these legislators for their commitment to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Com- free enterprise and economic growth.”
merce today honored 266 members of the U.S. House
of Representatives and 55 members of the U.S. Senate with its The Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to
annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of their members of Congress based on their votes on critical business
support for pro-growth policies in the second session of the 114th legislation as outlined in the Chamber’s annual scorecard, How
Congress. They Voted. Members who supported the Chamber’s position on
at least 70 percent of those votes qualify to receive the award.
“Businesses of all shapes and sizes need sound, commonsense
policy in place in order to get off the ground, grow, and succeed,” During the second session of the 114th Congress, the Chamber
said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Cham- scored members on 8 Senate votes and 14 House votes related
ber of Commerce. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award recognizes to access to capital for small businesses, ensuring our workforce
those members of Congress who have done what’s right for our has the skills necessary for the jobs of tomorrow, and helping
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Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. The policy pri- federation representing the interests of more than 3 million busi-
orities are available here. nesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local
chambers and industry associations.
Chamber’s Donohue Comments on Pre-
sident Trump’s Trade-Related Executive
Orders
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce “It is worth remembering that some of our best years of eco-
President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the fol- nomic growth have produced our largest trade deficits, while the
lowing statement regarding President Trump’s trade-related ex- Great Recession was accompanied by a sharp reduction in the
ecutive orders: trade deficit.”
“While trade deficits often don’t tell us much about the overall “The Chamber supports strong enforcement of trade rules and
health of our economy, it is a good time to examine our vari- agreements, as long as such enforcement is based on facts and
ous trading relationships to increase opportunities for American the proper interpretation of those facts and not politics.”
companies to compete on a level playing field.”
“We look forward to participating in the discussion and working
with the administration on this important matter.”
Chamber Recognizes 321 Members of
Congress for Pro-Business Votes
Spirit of Enterprise Award Honors Strong Record of Support for Business Community friends, family, and neighbors running businesses across the
country. We applaud these legislators for their commitment to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Com- free enterprise and economic growth.”
merce today honored 266 members of the U.S. House
of Representatives and 55 members of the U.S. Senate with its The Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to
annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of their members of Congress based on their votes on critical business
support for pro-growth policies in the second session of the 114th legislation as outlined in the Chamber’s annual scorecard, How
Congress. They Voted. Members who supported the Chamber’s position on
at least 70 percent of those votes qualify to receive the award.
“Businesses of all shapes and sizes need sound, commonsense
policy in place in order to get off the ground, grow, and succeed,” During the second session of the 114th Congress, the Chamber
said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Cham- scored members on 8 Senate votes and 14 House votes related
ber of Commerce. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award recognizes to access to capital for small businesses, ensuring our workforce
those members of Congress who have done what’s right for our has the skills necessary for the jobs of tomorrow, and helping
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