(INDIANAPOLIS) -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the state's leading business organization, announced today its endorsement of six-term incumbent Richard Lugar for the U.S. Senate. The endorsement was made by the Indiana Chamber Congressional Action Committee, the federal political action committee of the Indiana Chamber.

"Senator Lugar has compiled a most impressive pro-economy, pro-jobs voting record throughout his years of service," said Kevin Brinegar, president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. "His focus on helping grow Indiana businesses and putting Hoosiers back to work is exactly what we need in Washington."

Lugar has been a long-time leader on many energy, national security, foreign policy and agricultural issues, among others. His effort to overcome bureaucratic obstacles and make the Keystone XL pipeline a reality - and create jobs in Indiana and throughout the country - is just one current example of his continued leadership.

"In a time when congressional approval levels are at record lows and partisanship is all too common," Brinegar adds, "Sen. Lugar should be applauded for his ability to reach across the aisle and work with members of both parties. We believe Hoosiers strongly benefit from his expertise and experience."

The Indiana Chamber has been the state's leading business organization for 90 years, representing over 800,000 Hoosier workers through nearly 5,000 member companies from across the state.