* Insurance mandates need hardship waivers Obama says * Says small business should be exempt as well * Strongly backs new

* Insurance mandates need hardship waivers, Obama says * Says small business should be exempt as well * Strongly backs new government insurance plan WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Congress on Wednesday that any requirement for mandatory health insurance in a proposed overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system should allow exemptions for the poor and for small businesses. We see this licensing agreement with Keurig as a significant growthopportunity for our company." Under the terms of the agreement, Conair will develop single-cup coffeemakersdesigned to work with Keurig`s patented K-Cup portion packs and utilizingpatented brewer technology. The Keurig Brewed system offers optimal brewing bydelivering the proper amount, temperature and pressure of water to ensureperfect coffee extraction every time.

The result is a better tasting cup ofcoffee, tea or hot cocoa. Other terms and conditions of the licensing agreement were not disclosed About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) and KeurigAs a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters,Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology,and socially responsible business practices GMCR`s operations are managedthrough two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee,tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully`s Coffee®, GreenMountain Coffee® and Newman`s Own® Organics coffee. The Keurig business unit isa pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup®portion packs for Keurig® Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety oflicensed roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee and Tully`s Coffee.

Keurig'sproprietary brewing system combines a pressurized hot water brewer with multiplevarieties of K-Cup portion packs, which feature a patented design that preservesthe freshness of gourmet coffee and tea. GMCR supports local and globalcommunities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investingin Fair Trade Certified coffee, and donating at least five percent of itspre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit and for more information. About Conair CorporationCuisinart is a division of the Conair Corporation. Conair began in 1959 as asmall hair appliance and hair care company.

Today Conair is a multinationalcorporation with annual gross sales of $2 billion. Conair is one of the largestmanufacturers and distributors of personal care and professional products,grooming, health and beauty products, and premium kitchen electrics andcookware. Conair products currently sell in 100 countries on five out of sevencontinents. For more information about Conair Corporation, please log onto.

About CuisinartCuisinart, universally known for introducing the food processor in America, is aleader in culinary appliances, professional quality cookware and kitchenaccessories. The company`s cutting edge reputation can be seen on numerousfronts, from industry-first products and design awards to sponsorships ofculinary events and TV cooking shows. Cuisinart manufactures a full range ofproducts under the tagline, "Savor the Good Life." These products includecookware, countertop cooking appliances, blenders, stand mixers andcoffeemakers, as well as food processors, toasters and toaster ovens, ice creammakers and waffle makers. Cuisinart`s websites are: , and Forward-Looking Statements(NASDAQ: GMCR)Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical fact and are"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the applicable securitieslaws and regulations.