FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  Lauren Weiner, 202-470-5870

DATE: December 8, 2009

*** ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9 ***

Congressman Ellison, Small Business Owners To Voice Support For Consumer Financial Watchdog

Ahead Of House Vote On Reform Package, Small Businesses Come Together To Urge Inclusion Of A Strong CFPA

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, December 9 at 1:30 pm, Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-5) will stand up with several small business owners as well as the CEO of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce to express strong support for the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, a key provision of the financial regulatory reform package that will be voted on this week.

What: Small Business Owners to show support for CFPA

Who: Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-5)

Margot Dorfman, CEO, U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Ben Collins, Contractor Company Owner, Salins Group, Charlotte, NC
Tyrone Conard, Owner, The Conard Insurance Agency of Maryland

Heather Booth, Executive Director, Americans for Financial Reform

Where: Room 2255, Rayburn House Office Building

When: Wednesday, December 9, 1:30 PM