Senator Amy Klobuchar

Working for the People of Minnesota

Press Contact

Joel Gross
Press Secretary
(202) 224-3244

News Releases

Klobuchar to Host Open House for Minnesotans During Inauguration Week

Launches web site to assist constituents visiting Washington for Inauguration

January 13, 2009

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will host an open house on Monday at her office in Washington for Minnesotans traveling to see the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.  The Senator will be on hand to greet Minnesotans and pose for pictures.  The open house will feature foods from all over Minnesota, including Potica from the Iron Range, Spam Puffs from Austin and Rosettes from Starbuck.

Senator Klobuchar also announced today the launch of a new part of her web site designed to help constituents prepare for attending inauguration week events (http://klobuchar.senate.gov/inaugurationevents.cfm).  The new site provides helpful information for Minnesotans traveling to Washington, DC to take advantage of events surrounding the inauguration, including details of the open house and a preview of the foods from Minnesota constituents will be served during the open house.

WHEN:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, January 19, 2008
**Constituents planning to attend the Open House are encouraged to RSVP to Senator Klobuchar’s Washington office by calling 202-224-3244.**

WHERE:                      
Office of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Hart Senate Office Building Suite 302
Washington, DC 20510

MEDIA CONTACT:
Linden Zakula, 202-224-2159
 
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Senator Klobuchar’s Offices

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