JK and THK focus on immigration

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4/7 - Monday--John Kerry in L.A., focus on immigration

MEDIA UPDATE

For Immediate Release: April 7, 2006

Sen. john kerry & teresa heinz kerry to tour rep. becerra's congressional district

Monday's Schedule Announced

LOS ANGELES - Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31) will lead Senator John Kerry (MA) and his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, on a tour of the 31st congressional district this Monday, April 10.

As Congress continues its work on comprehensive immigration reform, the Kerrys are visiting the 31st congressional district to better understand the implications of the various immigration proposals currently on the table.

Monday's Schedule is as follows (all times are PST):

9:10 a.m. The Bonaventure Hotel - San Pedro Room (Lobby Level)

404 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90071

Sen. Kerry and Rep. Becerra will sit with approximately 35 hotel workers and hear their personal experiences and views about the current immigration debate.

They will be joined by:

· Maria Elena Durazo, interim executive secretary-treasurer with the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor


OPEN PRESS

10 a.m. Clinica Msr. Oscar Romero

123 S. Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Sen. Kerry, Mrs. Heinz Kerry and Rep. Becerra will meet with healthcare advocates and practitioners to hear about their work with the immigrant community, as well as patients to hear their personal stories.

The Kerrys and Rep. Becerra will be joined by:

· Dr. Eduardo Gonzalez, executive director, Clinica Msr. Oscar Romero


OPEN PRESS

11 a.m. South Los Angeles Area High School #1 - School Library

1921 S. Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Sen. Kerry, Mrs. Heinz Kerry and Rep. Becerra will meet with 32 10th and 11th grade students (Latin American Studies class) and discuss current immigration legislation and education challenges faced by immigrants.

The Kerrys and Rep. Becerra will be joined by:

· Roy Romer, superintendent of schools, LAUSD

· Rowena Lagrosa, LAUSD deputy superintendent

· Vince Carbino, principal, South Los Angeles Area High School #1

· Brenda Morton, principal, South Los Angeles Area High School #1

11:40 a.m. Media Availability with Senator John Kerry and Representative Xavier Becerra

South Los Angeles Area High School #1 - School Library

1921 S. Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011


BOTH EVENTS (11 & 11:40 A.M.) ARE OPEN PRESS

ARRIVAL TIME MUST BE ON OR BEFORE 10:30 A.M.

MEDIA PARKING: Free Parking is available by entering the outdoor lot accessible from the 1900 block of S. Maple Avenue. Double Parking permitted.

Media Contacts at South Los Angeles High School


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http://www.senatedemocrats.net/node/790

Oop! edited to add link

[politicasista]

1. Just how a real President and First Lady should be

Meeting and listening to people while Smirky and Pickles only travel for photo ops. :cry:

[karynnj]

2. This sounds really good

It's cool that Teresa will be with him. I wonder if Teresa or he'll be speaking any Spanish again.

[TayTay]

3. If only we had some Angelenos to cover this?

Hey, if you're not too busy that day, we love pics!