BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS ENDORSES FOSTER CAMPBELL FOR PSC - May 13 2002

NORTH LOUISIANA -- Senate President John Hainkel and six North Louisiana state senators today announced their endorsement of Foster Campbell for election to the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
Joining Hainkel, R-New Orleans, in supporting fellow Senator Campbell were Republicans Ron Bean and Max Malone of Shreveport and Democrats Noble Ellington of Winnsboro, Charles D. Jones of Monroe, Mike Smith of Winnfield and Greg Tarver of Shreveport.

"It's unusual for so many senators to agree on anything," Hainkel said. "But the people who have worked most closely with Foster Campbell know better than anyone the remarkable personal traits that have earned him so much respect in the Senate -- his integrity, his absolute honesty, and his unflinching courage in fighting for what he believes."
Besides being Louisiana's most visible and powerful state senator, John Hainkel, a staunch Republican, is a leading pro-business voice in state affairs. He said Campbell's long record of consumer activism and "the consistent courage and integrity he's shown in his years in the Senate" make Campbell an ideal candidate for the PSC.

Campbell, an insurance agent and farmer, is stressing the need for a more active, visible, and service-oriented PSC to protect consumers and help small businesses grow -- an issue of particular importance in North Louisiana.
In the Senate Campbell, D-Bossier City, represents Bienville and Webster parishes and portions of Bossier and Claiborne. In February he announced his campaign for the Fifth District seat on the PSC, representing all or part of 24 North Louisiana parishes. The election is October 5.

"I am honored by the support of John Hainkel and my fellow North Louisiana senators," Campbell said. "We may cross party lines and disagree on issues, but I respect the work that they do for the people of Louisiana and value their endorsement of my candidacy."