Minnesotans PROTEST Bush Visit

02/02/2006

Concerned Minnesotans Protest Priorities and the Cost of Corruption in Washington

Maplewood, MN – On the day of the President’s visit to Minnesota, concerned Minnesotans gather in a protest of his misplaced priorities. 

From tax cuts for the rich to his healthcare plan which would be a boon to the special interests, President Bush laid out a domestic agenda on Tuesday night which would put the special interests ahead of regular folks.  Americans United, the national campaign group which defeated the President’s Social Security privatization plan, has galvanized Minnesotans to speak out against Bush’s misplaced priorities.  Protesters will address the cost of corruption in Washington and the misplaced priorities of the Bush Administration and his allies in Congress – including last year’s failed effort to privatize Social Security.  What is expected to be hundreds of protesters will meet outside the Holiday Inn on 2201 Burns Ave and lead a march to the northeast corner of I 94 and McKnight in close proximity to the 3M company where President Bush will be.

WHO:  Concerned Citizens, Americans United, Minnesota

WHAT:  Protesting President Bush’s Visit to Minnesota

WHEN:  Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 at 9:30 am

WHERE:  Protesters are meeting outside the Holiday Inn at 2201 Burns Ave in Maplewood
They will proceed to the rally at the Northeast Corner of I 94 and McKnight Ave, in Maplewood

WHY:  To Demand Accountability for Bush Administration’s Misplaced Priorities