[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 98 (Monday, June 28, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S5486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                ARKANSAS NEWS-EDITORIAL CONTEST WINNERS

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Madam President, today I congratulate the 2010 
winners of the Arkansas Press Association's News-Editorial Contest, who 
were honored this past weekend during the 2010 Tri-State Convention, 
cohosted by the press associations of Arkansas, Mississippi and 
Tennessee. I commend the Arkansas reporters, editors, and staff who 
were recognized during this prestigious event.
  Under the leadership of executive director Tom Larimer, the Arkansas 
Press Association serves 135 newspapers: 99 weeklies, six semi-
weeklies, 28 dailies and 2 free newspapers.
  Our Arkansas newspapers inform citizens throughout our State and are 
an essential part of Arkansas's culture. I appreciate the dedication of 
all of our Arkansas news media, and I commend them on their commitment 
to excellence in journalism.
  As the oldest professional association in the State, the Arkansas 
Press Association has a long history of supporting our local 
newspapers. All Arkansans should be proud of the hard work put in each 
day by our Arkansas news media, who work tirelessly to fairly and 
accurately report the news of the day. Their work educates and inspires 
each one of us, and I am grateful that we live in a society where 
reporters are able to perform their jobs freely and openly.
  I again congratulate all of the winners of this year's 
conference.

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