Miller to Introduce Rep. Ellison at Peace Center Event October 18, 2008
Below is a press release from the Mt. Diablo Peace Center announcing an upcoming event involving Rep. George Miller and Rep. Keith Ellison.
Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Keith Ellison (D - MN 5)
Congressman George Miller (D-CA 7) will introduce Congressman Ellison
When: Saturday, October 18 at 11:00 A.M.
Where: Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church,
55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek 94596
Co-Sponsors: Northern California Peace Alliance,
Social Action Committee of Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Lamorinda Peace and Justice Group and Rossmoor Grandparents for Peace
Congressman Ellison will address the current situations of war and peace around the world and social and economic injustice in our country, including the economy, credit card interest rates and health care. Congressman Ellison, a co-sponsor of the Department of Peace Bill (HR 808), is a lively speaker who has visited the Peace Institute in Norway in his search to understand peace in our world. The Congressman will answer your questions as part of the program.
Congressman Keith Ellison represents the Fifth Congressional District of Minnesota in the United States House of Representatives since taking office on January 4, 2007. The Fifth Congressional District is the most vibrant and ethnically diverse Congressional district in Minnesota with over eighty languages spoken throughout the district that includes the City of Minneapolis and several surrounding suburbs.
Ellison's election to the Congress made both Minnesota and U.S. history. Keith is the first African American elected to the Congress from Minnesota, as well as the first Muslim American to be elected to the U.S. Congress.
Suggested donation: $10-$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds); wheelchair accessible.
For more information: Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center www.mtdpc.org
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