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AGA ENDORSES LUTHER STRANGE FOR U.S. SENATE
The Alabama Grocers Association, the
leading voice of the grocery industry in the
state of Alabama, has officially endorsed
Luther Strange for United States Senate.
Founded in 1990, AGA is
dedicated to advocating for a
business climate that creates,
protects and promotes
the grocery industry in
Alabama.
“Senator Strange
understands the role of the
grocery industry and its
importance to the economy
of the state of Alabama,”
said Ellie Taylor, AGA
President. “Federal laws and
regulations have a direct impact on our
member companies and he will continue
to be a great leader in the U.S. Senate.”
Strange graciously accepted the
endorsement.
“I appreciate this endorsement and the
confidence placed in me by the Alabama
Grocers Association. For
too long, unnecessary
federal regulations have
been a wet blanket on this
industry, keeping them
from expanding and hiring.
As Alabama’s Attorney
General, I fought the
expansion of federal red
tape, and as your Senator, I
will fight even harder to roll
it back.”
As Attorney General,
Luther Strange fought for grocery related
issues including frivolous patent trolls that
would prohibit a person from asserting a
claim of patent infringement in bad faith
and organized retail theft.
He was also a leader in opposing costly
overregulation and the expansion of the
federal government at the expense of the
state and Alabama jobs.
“As a member of the Agriculture
Committee, Senator Strange will play
a vital role in the design of the next
farm bill,” said Frank D’Amico, III, BTC
Wholesale Distributors. “Programs in this
bill include the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) and Woman,
Infant’s and Children’s Program (WIC)
which have a direct effect on the ability of
the grocery industry to serve the needs of
their consumers.”
Sen. Luther Strange
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