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"Current Cuba sales have resulted in a total impact of $300 million for
the state of Alabama. U.S. I think there will be a
greater possibility of actual passage this year.
The World Policy Institute at New School University in New York is the
coordinating cosponsor of all National Summit on Cuba events. A second day of programming
at historic Mobile's historic Spring Hill College on Saturday, June 11 will
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In his remarks, Tim Lynch, PhD, Director of the Center for Economic
Forecasting and Analysis at Florida State University predicted that, "Florida,
the fourth largest state in the union (soon to be third) and closet to Cuba,
could gain almost 30,000 jobs and increase state output by almost $2."
"After being affected by Hurricane Katrina physically and mentally,
receiving the Tug McGraw scholarship will help me to help others rebuild
Louisiana," said Laura Cancienne from Louisiana State University in Baton
Rouge, LA.

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"Our Cuba policy is deconstructive to our relationships throughout the
hemisphere," declared The Honorable William D. Rogers, former Assistant
Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Vice Chair, Kissinger
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Before the
embargo, trade and exchange with Cuba was an important part of our economy,
and it could be again." said Ron
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MOBILE, Ala., Business leaders and current and
former elected officials from throughout the South gathered at the Mobile
Convention Center today to attend the 2005 National Summit on Cuba in Mobile,
Alabama. Seemon Chang, Director of the Center for Business and Economic
Research at the University of South Alabama , who presented on the economic
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Before he died of a malignant brain tumor in 2004 , McGraw expressed the
desire to create a mechanism to help others suffering with brain tumors, as
well as encourage young people to pursue their dreams.

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Sponsors included the City of Mobile, the Alabama State Port Authority,
the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Coalition (which includes local chambers of
commerce from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Mississippi, Mobile and Pensacola),
Thomspon CAT /Caterpillar Inc.
For more information or to make a donation to the Tug McGraw Foundation
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elected officials, corporate
representatives.nationalsummitoncuba . With a two-year donation from the Sprint PCS Affiliate
UbiquiTel, 54 students have already received the grant, which will be used to
help defray their tuition costs.

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more stringent interpretation of the payment in advance mechanism certainly
makes accomplishing that task much more challenging .
In a welcoming letter to summit attendees, Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC)
said, "The South Carolina Secretary of Commerce and I both recognize the
important of building ties with Cuba, and there is a good deal of interest in
pursuing commercial and cultural relationships with Cuba. Thirty -five outstanding college students will receive the $1000 UbiquiTel
Diamond 45 scholarship in memory of Phillies and Mets relief pitcher Tug
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In addition to medical and research initiatives, the foundation awards
$1000 to students across the country who embody Tug's "Ya Gotta Believe"
positive attitude.
"We are so proud of this year's winners, like Debra Perry from University of
Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona , as well as the other outstanding young people who
were our winners this year." To receive the scholarship ,
students submitted essays explaining how McGraw's Ya Gotta Believe spirit
positively impacted their lives.

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are actively seeking to fulfill the $15 million commitment from ALIMPORT."
Congressman Jeff Flake spoke about the showdown expected later in June
when his legislation, that would lift the Administration's funding to enforce
the restrictions on US citizens ability to go to Cuba, will come up for a
fight on the Treasury Appropriations bill.

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would capture 60,000 new jobs if trade with Cuba resumed.

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policy toward Cuba on the American South said, "Southern states
stand to gain the most if trade with Cuba were opened. Hallett III, spokesperson for the Gulf Coast Regional Chamber
Coalition, comprised of five chambers of Commerce: Baton Rouge , New Orleans,
Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile-area and Pensacola said that "It is natural
that Gulf Coast communities seek to access and pursue opportunities with a
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Recent changes in regulations governing Cuba mandating a stricter
interpretation of 'cash in advance' payments trade sparked discussion among
the speakers ." Olivier referred to the
Bush Administration's 'cash in advance' change to the regulations that had
been guiding Cuba sales for the past three years, a change that Summit
speakers said is already hurting their sales.3 billion
in growing productivity over the next three decades if normalization of trade
with Cuba were to begin this year according to current model estimates.S.
http:/ /www. Now in its second year, the
foundation has forged significant partnerships with medical institutions such
as Duke University, creating the "Tug McGraw Center for Neuro-Oncology Quality
of Life Research ," as well as a grant program that provides funds for brain
tumor quality of life research.
"Tug was a man with passion, and he lived his life that way," said his
son, Tim McGraw, one of country music's greatest artists. "I'm very proud of
the foundation's work making this a real powerhouse in finding a cure for
brain tumors, and helping patients by improving their quality of life.

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"screwball" pitch will never be thrown again, his legacy continues to hit home
runs thanks to the two-year-old Tug McGraw Foundation.

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Cuba relations, starting with morning
panels on religion in Cuba and how politics impacts the free exchange and
expression of faith. Harris, Chairman and CEO of UbiquiTel, said: "We've now given
54 scholarships so far, and I know that each winner will recognize the value
over time.

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Michael Olivier, Secretary of Economic Development for
Louisiana added, "Cuba was Louisiana's largest trading partner until 1960. poultry sales alone have jumped 330% due to
current Cuba trade and 40 % of the poultry industry is in our state.S.

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He said, "The House and Senate
have both supported lifting travel restrictions to Cuba in the past, only to
have the language struck in conference committee ."
Other speakers included Alabama Secretary of Agriculture Ron Sparks;
Louisiana Secretary of Economic Development Mike Olivier who had recently
traveled to Cuba with Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco; U.nationalsummitoncuba. Afternoon panels will present experts on the rich
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CONTACT: Lissa Weinmann
(917) 239-8743 or (917) 239-8743
John Loggia (212) 229-5808 x 4268

Every one of our winners represents the values that Tug held dear,
and we congratulate them for their efforts.

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The Summit was attended by over 300 people. According to Brusstar, who is CEO of the
foundation, this year 's winners "truly reflect Tug's spirit and enthusiasm.
"When Tug was alive he spent innumerable hours working with young people,
and was deeply committed to helping them overcome obstacles," said Brusstar.

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Representative
Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and other local and U.org. With the help of his
son , country singer Tim McGraw, and friend and caregiver, Jennifer Brusstar,
the Tug McGraw Foundation was established. I'm
also thrilled to see so many talented young people out there, and I want to
congratulate them on their achievements."
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