News From…
Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2007 |
CONTACT: Jamie McInerney (202) 225-6131 |
| WASHINGTON – Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, today released the following schedule of events in the coming weeks of interest to the media. Please note that these events are subject to change. If you plan on attending any event please verify the details with the office of Rep. Cardoza in advance.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
10:00am Hearing with the State Select Committee on the Future of Farming in California
Congressman Cardoza will give testimony at the special session.
Details: 2 hour event
Location: Capital, Sacramento
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Noon Merced One Voice Kickoff Lunch Meeting
Cardoza will deliver keynote speech - update on work in Washington and hot button issues.
Location: Merced, TBA
Thursday, August 23, 2007
10:00 am Ribbon Cutting for the South Stockton Neighborhood Service Center
Cardoza will give brief remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Location: Downtown Stockton
1:00pm Levee Forum
Subject: Discussion on flood control and flood plain re-mapping issues. Details: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: SJCOG, 555 E. Weber Ave, Stockton
Friday, August 24, 2007
9:15 am Tour of Challenger Learning Center
Main focus of tour is to draw attention to Center and highlight the importance of science education. Dr. Lee Andersen, Superintendent, Merced County Schools will lead one hour tour.
Location: Meet at Challenger Learning Center Office (old Chapel Building), Atwater.
2:00 pm Roundtable with Hispanic Leadership Council Board Members
Discussion to focus on issues affecting the Hispanic community.
Location: Modesto DO
3:00 pm Meeting with the Assyrian National Council Members
Discussion will focus on issues affecting the Assyrian community.
Location: Modesto DO
Monday, August 27, 2007
4:00pm Meeting with Atwater City Council
Cardoza will participate in an informal Study Session and take questions from the council.
Location: Atwater City Hall
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
9:00 am USDA Research Committee Specialty Crop Advisory Hearing
Cardoza will kick off this listening session with opening remarks.
Location: Doubletree Hotel, Modesto
9:45 am Ag Press Roundtable Interview (time tentative)
Cardoza will speak with agriculture press on the 2007 Farm Bill.
Location: Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Modesto
11:45 am Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) Event with National Public Radio
Cardoza will tour almond orchard and answer questions about CCD (the unexplained disappearance of honey bees critical to agricultural pollination).
Location: TBA
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Noon Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Cardoza will deliver keynote speech and take questions.
Location: The Branding Iron, Merced
1:40 pm Meeting with the Merced County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Cardoza will have a roundtable discussion on pertinent Ag issues.
Location: Merced County Farm Bureau, Highway 59, Merced
5:30 pm Stanislaus County Democrats Fundraiser
Cardoza will be awarded the annual Democrat of the Year award.
Location: The Seasons, McHenry Ave, Modesto
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