Senator Phillip Puckett will be hosting a reception for Jon Bowerbank, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, on Tuesday, May, 5, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mosby’s Restaurant, 251 Ridgeview Centre, Wise, Virginia. Admission to the reception is $25.00 per person. Other sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. Please RSVP Ben McGann at bendm06@gmail.com or by phone at (703) 549-5254.
All are welcomed to join Senator Puckett to support the only candidate from far Southwest Virginia running for statewide office this year. Jon operates a successful local business that employs more than 200 individuals and serves on the Russell County Board of Supervisors. In times like these, we need proven leaders from the private sector who can translate those skills to benefit the entire Commonwealth.
Congressman Rick Boucher will hold a Town Meeting at Riverview Elementary on Saturday March 28, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. This meeting is a non-partisan public event to discuss matters of current interest, including federal legislation, and matters of interest to Buchanan County such as economic development. Congressman Boucher will also be glad to provide assistance to anyone having problems concerning a federal agency. Constituents having problems with matters such as Social Security disability, veterans, or black lung benefit applications should bring all relevant papers with them to the meeting.
Senator Barack Obama made his second visit to Southwest Virginia on September 10, 2008, at a town hall meeting in Lebanon, Virginia. Senator Obama appeared before an enthusiastic crowd of more than two thousand at Lebanon High School. During the meeting, Senator Obama emphasized his support for clean coal technologies which can create new jobs for our region and make America energy independent from the Middle East. Senator Obama outlined his support for hard working families which includes tax cuts for ninety-five percent of America’s families and the availability of healthcare coverage for everyone.
Congressman Boucher introduced Senator Obama at the town hall meeting. During his introduction, Congressman described Senator Obama as a “friend of coal” citing his support of the Energy Policy Act in 2005 which was a measure to advance clean coal initiatives. Congressman Boucher reminded the gathering that Senator Obama is also from a coal producing state. In fact, Congressman Boucher and Senator Obama have cosponsored legislation to advance the coal industry. With his vision to assist hard working families with tax cuts and healthcare as well as the advancement of clean coal technologies, Senator Obama clearly cares about Southwest Virginia.
