NMA & SMA� leaders stop in at the White House while visiting Washington, DC, April 8-10, 2003.

NEW! COOL Proposed Rule

COOL Proposed Rule Memo from Olsson, Frank & Weeda, P.C. - 10.27.03

AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM NMA

This is your chance to cause a fuss, a stir, and a stink even, and get your opinion on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) to your representatives in Congress.� Shawna Thomas, NMA Government Relations Liaison, will help any of our members draft letters and make sure they get to the proper people and offices.� Please contact her before December 25, 2003 at [email protected] or (202) 518-6383 to make your voice heard.

The Association�s Board of Directors visits Capitol Hill once a year to speak with Senators, Congressmen and USDA in person.

The Association also operates a PAC advocating the industry�s interests and concerns.

�National Meat Association has a continued presence in Washington, D.C. primarily through its Government Relations Liaison and legal counsel.

NMA�s Washington, DC liaison Shawna Thomas, is actively engaged in bringing the meat message to the Hill on a daily basis.

A native of Houston, Texas, Ms. Thomas earned her Bachelor�s Degree in Political Communication from George Washington University.

Olsson, Frank & Weeda, PC has represented NMA in legislative and regulatory matters for more than 25 years.