Congressman Howard Coble honored for exemplary voting on key Manufacturing Issues
Lorrilard Tobacco Company Cites Coble as a "True Supporter of the People Who Make Things in America"

Greensboro, Nov 23 -

North Carolina congressman Howard Coble (R-6th District) has been awarded the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition of his consistent support of American manufacturers and their employees, NAM member Lorillard Tobacco Company announced today. Coble received the honor in a ceremony this morning at Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro.

The award is given by the NAM — one of the nation’s largest and most influential business groups — to senators and representatives based on their voting records on key legislation affecting the manufacturing community. Its recipients have shown support for a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing, pro-worker agenda. Members of Congress are notified throughout the congressional session of votes that will be considered as “Key Votes” used to determine eligibility for the award.

"Congressman Coble truly understands the importance of supporting manufacturers throughout North Carolina," said Steve Watson, Lorillard's Vice President, External Affairs. "Coble has been a true friend to our company and industry, and has proven consistently that he will do whatever he can to ensure the economic survival of North Carolina’s proud manufacturers. Howard and his staff set the benchmark among congressmen in serving constituents' interests.

“In addition, Congressman Coble’s voting record shows that he is willing to cast the critical votes that will boost competitiveness, job creation and prosperity for working Americans,” Watson added.

Key manufacturing votes for the 108th Congress include legal reform, tax cuts and health care costs, among others.