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For Immediate Release |
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Contact: Murat Gokcigdem |
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Phone: (202) 225-8885 |
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January 18, 2008 |
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CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON TO HOST CONSUMER SURVIVAL WORKSHOP
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Senior Member of the Texas Congressional Delegation, will host a financial survival day workshop on February 9, 2008 in Dallas. North Texas area homeowners, students, parents, and all interested in learning more about important educational tips for the most common financial issues are welcome to attend. The workshop is free to all attendees.
"These classes are an extension of our efforts to protect borrowers from predatory lending practices, understand credit scoring and reports, and help prevent the rash of foreclosures that have plagued local homeowners," said Congresswoman Johnson.
Congresswoman Johnson will be joined by representatives from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service, including Spanish speaking, will be available for one-on-one personal counseling sessions and offer their expertise.
WHO: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Representatives from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas
WHAT: Financial Survival Day Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, February 9, 2008
Presentation to start at 9:00am
9 a.m. Dealing with Debt (Especially After the Holidays)
10 a.m. Demystifying Credit Scores and Reports
11 a.m. Discussion with Congresswoman Johnson
12 p.m. How to Save My Home
WHERE: Townview Magnet Center, 121 E 8th Street, #302, Dallas, TX 75203
CONTACT: Byron Gipson of Congresswoman Johnson’s Dallas Office: 214-922-8885
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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.
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