Former Virginia Governor & US Senator George Allen To Speak To ABA & ATBI Boards

WASHINGTON, D.C. Former Virginia Governor, US Senator and current candidate for US Senate, George Allen, will address the ABA and ATBI Boards of Directors during their Joint Meeting on October 2 in Washington, D.C.

"George Allen is a results oreinted leader with a history of balancing budgets and promoting common sense fiscal policy," said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. "We look forward to discussing with Governor Allen his ideas and plans to develop sustainable economic growth polies in Washington."

George Allen is currently a candidate in the 2012 election for the previous seat he held US Senate, running against former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. He will speak to the Boards on the pressing issues in this coming election including healthcare, federal tax and spending policy, and his proposals to promote economic growth for the country, among other topics.

Allen has held a distinguished career in public service. He was sworn in as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1994 and accomplished major reform in favor of economic development, public safety, education accountability, welfare reform, reduced government spending and creative government. As US Senator, Allen advocated for the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that opened opportunities for job creation and created the Competitive Caucus. He also introduced and fought for budget reform in Congress, including a balanced budget amendment, line item veto, and a paycheck penalty for Members of Congress when they fail to pass appropriations bills on time.

The 2012 Joint ABA & ATBI Boards of Directors Meeting and ABA Committee Meetings will be held from October 1-4, in Washington, D.C. The meetings will feature participation from industry leaders who represent the whole of ABA and ATBI membership as well as discussions on key issues impacting the baking industry. More information can be found atwww.americanbakers.org,or by contacting Maggie Hummel atmhummel@americanbakers.orgor Samantha Moore atsmoore@americanbakers.org.

About the American Bakers Association:

The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 633,000 highly skilled people.

Source: American Bakers Association