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Rep. Susie Lee Earns Second Consecutive Chamber of Commerce Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award

June 17, 2021

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee was awarded the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award, which recognizes Members of Congress from both parties based on their leadership on legislation important to the business community and our economy during this pivotal moment for our country.

"As we recover from this pandemic and work to get our economy back on track, we must come together to pursue bold solutions to the challenges facing Nevada communities," said Rep. Lee. "Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have fought day in and day out to find common ground because the stakes are just too high for partisan bickering and inaction. Thank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for this distinctive award."

"These awards recognize members of Congress based on their co-sponsorship of legislation important to the business community," said U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark. "The Chamber appreciates Congresswoman Lee's support of policies that create jobs and support economic growth."

BACKGROUNDONTHE ABRAHAM LINCOLN LEADERSHIP FOR AMERICA AWARD

Good public policy doesn't just happen, it requires leaders committed to making it happen. In Congress, often the easiest part of the process is the vote on legislation. The work that occurs beforehand in refining proposals and building support is essential.

The Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award recognizes Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle based on their cosponsorship of legislation important to the business community during this pivotal moment for our country.


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