Rehberg (MT00) - Press Release - Farmers Union Honors Rehberg

Congressman Denny Rehberg, 516 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

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	September 12, 2003

Farmers Union Honors Rehberg

WASHINGTON, DC - National Farmers Union has presented Montana’s Congressman, U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg, with its Presidential Award for Leadership for his ongoing support of mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL).

“Denny has shown great leadership to address the challenges facing rural communities,” said NFU President Dave Frederickson. “Farmers Union commends him for his vocal support of mandatory country-of-origin labeling, which can serve as a marketing tool for U.S. farmers and ranchers and an informational tool for U.S. consumers.”

The group presents its Presidential Award to select members of Congress in recognition of leadership on issues important to rural America.

“I’m honored to receive this important recognition," Rehberg said. "Preserving the rights and well-being of Montana’s farmers and ranchers has always been among my highest priorities in Congress.”

National Farmers Union is a general farm organization representing nearly 300,000 family farmers and ranchers nationwide. NFU serves its membership by providing educational opportunities, by supporting farmer-owned cooperative development, and by presenting the organization’s policies to lawmakers at the local, state and national levels.

About 200 Farmers Union members from 29 states were in Washington this week advocating for mandatory COOL, fairer trade agreements, and remedies for low dairy prices.

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