FW: *** Media Advisory*** Members of Congress & Activists to Denounce Massive Cuts in Trump Budget

[Emily Holubowich]

Dear colleagues,

 

On behalf of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, you are all invited to attend an event on Wednesday to show opposition to the President’s budget request (details below).

 

This is not an NDD United event—we’re just passing along the opportunity in the hopes of generating a large crowd!

Questions, please contact Emma Mehrabi at emma.m...@mail.house.gov.

 

Emily J. Holubowich, MPP

P: 202-484-1100 ext. 143

E: eholu...@dc-crd.com

T: @healthfunding

 

From: Huntley, Christopher
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 5:08 PM
To: Mehrabi, Emma
Subject: FW: *** Media Advisory*** Members of Congress & Activists to Denounce Massive Cuts in Trump Budget

 

 

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES

May 22, 2017

Christopher Huntley: 202.225.2661

Christoph...@mail.house.gov

 

Members of Congress & Activists to Denounce Massive Cuts in Trump Budget

 

*** Media Advisory***

 

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 24^th at 2:00 PM, a broad coalition of anti-poverty, labor, civil rights, faith and progressive leaders will join Members of Congress for a “Hands Off” press conference to denounce the destructive cuts to vital programs expected in President Trump’s budget. “Hands Off” is a coalition dedicated to stopping damaging budget cuts to health care, disability benefits, nutrition assistance, and other programs that ensure basic living standards.

 

WHAT: “Hands Off” Press Conference to denounce the destructive cuts in President Trump’s expected budget

WHO:

·         Congresswoman Barbara Lee

·         House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi

·         House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer

·         House Budget Ranking Member John Yarmuth

·         Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham

·         Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

·         Winnie Stachelberg, Center for American Progress

·         Lee Saunders, President, AFSCME

·         Ezra Levin, President, Indivisible

·         Ben Wikler, Moveon.org

·         Individuals impacted by Trump budget cuts (Tianna Gaines Turner and Marta Conner)

 

WHEN:           Wednesday, May 24^th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

 

WHERE:         Lawn behind the East Front Steps of the Capitol Building

 

RSVP:             Media interested in attending should RSVP to Christoph...@mail.house.gov

 

NOTE:           Livestream of the press conference will be available here.

 

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