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For Immediate Release
August 1, 2008
CBIA ENDORSES REPRESENTATIVE DEBORAH HEINRICH IN PRIMARY RACE
FOR STATE HOUSE 101ST DISTRICT – GUILFORD & MADISON
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), the state's largest business organization, today endorsed state Rep. Deborah Heinrich (D) for the August 12 primary race for the state House of Representatives in the 101st District.
"Deborah is a thoughtful reformer who respects Connecticut 's traditional values. She has been a strong advocate of health care reform, working with the private sector to develop market-based health care solutions,” said John R. Rathgeber, CBIA president and CEO.
CBIA encourages all voters — businesspeople and the public alike — to become aware of state legislative primary races in their communities and help elect candidates who will make decisions that will strengthen our economy, improve Connecticut 's business climate, help create jobs and keep our state competitive into the future.
For more information regarding state legislative primary races and voter registration, please visit CBIA's election Web site, www.ctbizvotes.com.
CBIA is the state's largest business organization, with 10,000 members.
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For more information contact Nancy Andrews, CBIA media relations manager, at 860-244-1957 or andrewsn@cbia.com.
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