Broadcast Newsline: September 11, 2009

This week’s cotton newsline is 2 cuts.  All cuts are Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council.

Suggested Introduction 1:
There have been changes in the chairmanship of some of the Senate Committees following the death of Senator Ted Kennedy.  Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas will now serve as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

Suggested Introduction 2:
According to Adams, Senator Lincoln is someone who cares deeply about rural America and will be an advocate for agriculture.

Suggested Conclusion:
The National Cotton Council, on behalf of the U.S. cotton industry, would like to congratulate Senator Lincoln on being named chair of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee.