NAM and Eagle Energy Exploration Honor Bridenstine for Support of Manufacturing

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NAM and Eagle Energy Exploration Honor Representative Bridenstine for Supporting Manufacturing

Washington, D.C., April 8, 2015 – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) awarded Representative Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-01) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by NAM member Eagle Energy Exploration, LLC in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“I am proud to serve on the national board of NAM, and we’re honored at Eagle to be able to host the presentation of this award to the Congressman. There is no better advocate for manufacturing in the U.S. than this organization, and legislators that understand the importance and impact of manufacturing on our economy should be recognized for that,” said Steve Antry, Chairman and CEO, Eagle Energy Exploration, LLC.

“I am grateful for this recognition from the National Association of Manufacturers.  I try to do the best job possible of representing my constituents while upholding the Constitution, protecting our national security, and advancing the economic freedom that supports American prosperity.  I appreciate the fact that these principles align with the goals of the National Association of Manufactures, and I appreciate their recognition,” said Representative Bridenstine.

“Manufacturing in Oklahoma and across the country is making a comeback,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Manufacturers are growing the economy and creating high-paying jobs in a sector that adds $1.32 to the economy for every $1 spent. Representative Bridenstine understands that leaders in Washington must advance policies that will continue to fuel this economic growth and has consistently supported manufacturers through his votes in Congress.”

Key Votes included in the Voting Record are selected by small, medium and large manufacturing executives who serve on the NAM’s Key Vote Advisory Committee. Additional information on the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence can be found here.

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The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs more than 12 million men and women, contributes $2.08 trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for two-thirds of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.