Representative Brinkman named chair
of House Commerce and Labor Committee

COAST to host celebratory cocktail reception Monday
February 12, 2007 at Arthur's in Hyde Park Square

COAST co-founder and spokesman Thomas E. Brinkman, Jr. was named Chairman of the Commerce and Labor Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives last week by Ohio House Speaker John Husted. The Commerce and Labor Committee is one of the eight major committees in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over business regulation, licensure and registration, workers compensation and unionization/collective bargaining issues.

"We congratulate Tom Brinkman, Jr. on his elevation to this position," said COAST Chairman Jim Urling. "We are pleased that the House leadership has recognized the same leadership qualities in Representative Brinkman that COAST has come to appreciate. Ohio will benefit even more from Representative Brinkman's service with this new role."

Brinkman first won election to the Ohio House in 2000 on a platform of promoting lower taxes and limited government. Since elected, his voting record has been a pristine 100% in favor of more limited government spending and opposing increased levels of taxation. The COAST Candidates PAC has endorsed each of his elections since its formation.

COAST will host a congratulatory reception for Tom Brinkman, Jr. at Arthur's in Hyde Park Square on Monday, February 12, 2007 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Please stop by to extend your wishes to Representative Brinkman for his continued success. If you can't make it, send him a note at Tom@Gobrinkman.com

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