Tim Johnson For Senate: "Labeling"

Producer: Struble Eichenbaum Communications

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 10/15/2008

Ad Buy: statewide in South Dakota

Cost: not available

Summary: The ad touts Johnson's victory in getting country-of-origin labeling put on food.

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Script of "Labeling" (TV)

TIM JOHNSON: If you know where your T-shirt was made, you ought to know where your steak comes from.

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: For 16 years, Tim Johnson fought Washington to get country-of-origin labeling for our food. And this year, he won.

(Text on screen: "Farm bill praised for ethanol, labeling, safety net"; Source: Argus Leader, 5/28/08)

Since coming back, Tim helped write the new farm bill, protecting South Dakota family producers, and passed the new labeling law.

TIM JOHNSON: I'm Tim Johnson, and I approved this ad, because America makes the best and safest food.

(Text on screen: Working hard. Making a difference. Paid For By Tim Johnson For South Dakota Inc.)

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