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(Winslow, IN) – Yesterday, Rep. Larry Bucshon (IN-08) received the “Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence” from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).  The award recognizes Rep. Bucshon’s support of policies critical to the success of manufacturing in Indiana and across the United States.

Rep. Larry Bucshon (IN-08):

“Indiana is home to the highest percentage of manufacturing employment and earnings in the United States,” said Rep. Bucshon.  “The manufacturing industry is vital to our state and national economy and it is important that policies in Washington, DC ensure these companies are competitive in the global economy.  I am proud to have a strong record in Congress of supporting manufacturing and the opportunity to find good paying jobs here in the 8th District.”

Buddy Downey, VP of Manufacturing Stella Jones Corporation: 

“We thank Congressman Bucshon for ensuring that the manufacturing voice is heard in Washington,” said Buddy Downey, VP of Manufacturing. “It is leaders like Congressman Bucshon who know that manufacturers are drivers of economic growth, job creation and prosperity.” 

Jay Timmons, NAM President and CEO:

“Manufacturers today compete in a global marketplace,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “It is critical that Washington creates policies to keep us competitive and maintain our mantle of economic leadership. Congressman Bucshon understands this and has consistently supported the pro-manufacturing agenda through his votes in Congress.”

BACKGROUND:

Indiana is home to the highest percentage of manufacturing employment and earnings in the United States (U.S. Department of Commerce, January 2013). 

NAM presents this award to Members of Congress who maintained a voting record of 70 percent or higher during the 112th Congress (2011-2012) based on key votes selected by an NAM member-led advisory committee. 

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing has a presence in every single congressional district providing good, high-paying jobs. For more information about the Manufacturers or please visit www.nam.org. 

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