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Sen Lee Hawkins playing chicken with China
Congressional candidate condemns Chinese tariffs on U.S. poultry





2010 Races we are watching
(D) - Democrat, (I) - Independent, (R) - Republican

9th District U.S. Congress
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Chris Cates (R)Chris Cates
Mike Cowan (R)Mike Cowan
Tom Dooley (R)Tom Dooley
Mike Freeman (D)Mike Freeman
Tom Graves (R)Tom Graves
Lee Hawkins (R)Lee Hawkins
Bert Loftman (R)Bert Loftman
Eugene Moon (I)Eugene Moon
Jeremy Jones (R)Jeremy Jones
Bobby Reese (R)Bobby Reese
Bill Stephens (R)Bill Stephens
Steve Tarvin (R)Steve Tarvin

Ga. House District 12
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Rick Ballew (R)Rick Ballew
Rick Jasperse (R)Rick Jasperse
Truett Moss, II (R)Truett Moss, II

Ga. Senate District 51
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Chip Pearson (R), incumbentChip Pearson
Joseph Mann (D)Joseph Mann

GAINIESVILLE, Ga. - Today, Georgia Sen. Lee Hawkins (R-49) condemned the Obama administration for failing to intervene in China's recent attack on North Georgia's economy.

China, seeking to impose heavy tariffs on the importation of U.S. chicken, announced they will assess duties of up to 105 percent on imported chicken from the U.S. The new tariffs are scheduled to go into effect on February 13.

"The poultry industry is a vital asset to Georgia's economy," stated Sen. Hawkins. "Our farmers and agricultural community depend on China and the world market to ensure a profit."

"These new tariffs represent a direct attack on U.S. jobs that will effect North Georgia's economy," explained Hawkins. "Right now, we need to be working to protect profits and jobs-these new tariffs will limit the ability of our farmers to compete."

"As long as President Obama and his administration continue to stand silently by, China will continue to act more and more aggressively," he added. "I urge Obama and Congress to take action now in protecting the U.S. poultry industry."

"When elected to Congress, I will join fellow conservatives in developing and implementing a strong, consistent and effective foreign policy," continued Hawkins.

To learn more about Lee's campaign for Georgia's 9th Congressional District, visit http://www.LeeHawkinsForCongress.com.



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Statewide Races

Governor

Republicans
Nathan Deal (R)Nathan Deal
Karen Handel (R)Karen Handel
Eric Johnson (R)Eric Johnson
Ray McBerry (R)Ray McBerry
John Oxendine (R)John Oxendine
Austin Scott (R)Austin Scott
Democrats
Thurbert Baker (D)Thurbert Baker
Roy Barnes (D)Roy Barnes
Dubose Porter (D)Dubose Porter
David Poythress (D)David Poythress

Agriculture Commissioner

Gary Black (R)Gary Black
Darwin Carter (R)Darwin Carter

State School
Superintendent

Beth Farokhi (D)Beth Farokhi
Roger Hines (R)Roger Hines
Brian Westlake (D)Brian Westlake

Insurance and
Safety Fire Commissioner

Seth Harp (R)Seth Harp
Ralph Hudgens (R)Ralph Hudgens
Tom Knox (R)Tom Knox
Harold Logsdon (R)Harold Logsdon
Stephen Northington (R)Stephen Northington
Gerry Purcell (R)Gerry Purcell
Maria Sheffield (R)Maria Sheffield
Mary Squires (D)Mary Squires