***Media Advisory: 10:30 AM Emanuel Press Conference***
Emanuel to Address Economic Concerns: After $40 Billion to Rebuild Iraq, it is Time to Invest in America

CHICAGO, IL – With the war in Iraq in the front pages and in the front of American’s minds, and as bad news about the economy continues to mount, Chicagoans are feeling the negative impact of President Bush’s economic policies. Americans are looking for work, millions have lost their homes due to the housing crisis and gas prices have hit an all time high. On Thursday, March 20 at 10:30 am, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) will hold a press conference in downtown Chicago to highlight this Congress’s plan to take American families in a new direction. After spending more than $40 billion to rebuild Iraq, Emanuel believes it is time to invest in America again and rehabilitate our nation’s ailing roads, bridges and critical infrastructure.

WHO:   Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL)
    Patricia Meegan, Assistant Principal, John Coonley Elementary School
    Holly Lown, Legislative Affairs Officer, METRA
    Kathy Chan, Policy Director, Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition

WHERE:   Thompson Center, Blue Room
100 W. Randolph, 15th Floor
Enter at LaSalle Street entrance

WHEN:  Thursday, March 20th
  10:30 AM

WHAT:  Emanuel (IL) will hold a press conference in downtown Chicago to highlight this Congress’s plan to take American families in a new direction. After spending more than $40 billion to rebuild Iraq, Emanuel believes it is time to invest in America again and rehabilitate our nation’s ailing roads, bridges and critical infrastructure.