WALZ ACCEPTS NFUPAC ENDORSEMENT

"U.S. House"

08/06/2008

(Redwood Falls, Minn.) – Today, Congressman Tim Walz proudly accepted the endorsement of the National Farmers Union Political Action Committee in the 2008 Minnesota First Congressional District race. The endorsement followed Walz's strong performance in a Congressional Candidate Forum at FARMFEST. During the debate, Walz focused on his ability to work with Democrats and Republicans to achieve common-sense solutions for rural America.

Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President, said, "Walz is a tireless advocate for rural America. In his first term in Congress, Walz has proven to be an effective leader who can reach across the aisle to get things done for farmers and rural families. The Farmers Union is proud to endorse Tim Walz for Congress in southern Minnesota."

"I am honored to again receive the support of the National Farmers Union Political Action Committee," said Congressman Walz. "Together, we worked to pass the new Farm Bill, which includes provisions I authored to expand opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers. In the coming months, I am eager to continue to work with Farmers Union to build support for the bipartisan energy bill which I helped write."

The Bipartisan House Energy Working Group recently introduced a bill that would expand offshore drilling and use more than a trillion dollars over ten years in royalties from expanded drilling to fund renewable fuels research, conservation and preservation efforts. The bill has the potential to drastically expand the renewable fuels industries in southern Minnesota and is undoubtedly good for Minnesota's farmers and ranchers.

Walz, a high-school teacher and National Guard veteran, who was first elected to Congress in 2006, is a member of the House Agriculture Committee.