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Specter to Host Roundtable on Auto Aid Package
Stakeholders in Lehigh Valley to discuss pending federal legislation
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 10:15 AM
EVENT: Senator Arlen Specter will host a roundtable with industry stakeholders regarding the auto aid package
DATE/TIME: 10:15 am on Thursday, December 4, 2008
NOTE: Meeting will be open to the press
LOCATION: Brown Daub Dealership
4067 Jandy Boulevard
Nazareth, PA 19064
U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, along with Congressman Charlie Dent, will host a roundtable with stakeholders from various areas of the auto industry to discuss pending federal legislation to aid General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.
Roundtable participants will include Lehigh Valley auto dealers, auto part suppliers, banks, labor representatives and industry experts, including:
• Steve Merkt; VP for North American Automotive, Tyco Electronics
• Andy Daub; Owner, Brown Daub
• Fred Rentschler; Owner, Rentschler Chrysler Jeep and President of Lehigh Valley Automotive Dealers
• Richard Saleeze; Co-President, Scott Family Dealership
• Ed Balukas; President, UAW Local 677
• Tony Iannelli, President, Lehigh Valley Chamber
• John J. Pesavento; Senior Vice President, PNC Bank
• Bob Rupel; President, Lafayette PNC bank
• Anthony Biandi; President, Merchants Bank
• Bill Vitalos; Executive Vice President, KNBT Bank
Congress is scheduled to reconvene on December 8 to consider assistance to the automakers. Senator Specter has announced his willingness to consider legislation to provide economic aid to the auto industry upon presentation of the hard facts of the Big Three’s current situations and a fact-based, evidentiary proposal which would provide a realistic basis for GM, Ford and Chrysler to remain viable.
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