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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Lynn Yeakel To Endorse Sestak Today

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THURSDAY: Lynn Yeakel to Endorse Joe Sestak for U.S. Senate

Former Democratic Senate Nominee to Join Launch of Women for Sestak

MEDIA, PA - Former Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and a Women's Way founder Lynn Yeakel will endorse Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak on Thursday at the ACORN Club in Philadelphia. She will join other women leaders and supporters to help kick-off Women for Sestak. Lynn is a leader in the Democratic party who has championed equal rights for women, serving as Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 1994-2000 and as president and chief executive of the first and largest women's funding federation. At the event, Lynn will join Joe in calling for a new generation of leaders for Pennsylvania, particularly in the U.S. Senate, who will help shape the policies that ensure equal opportunities for success for young men and young women alike.

"I've known Joe for four years and he has the character and integrity to represent our party and our Commonwealth in Washington," said Lynn. "As one of Joe's constituents, I can attest to his exceptional dedication to his work as a Representative, both in Washington and Pennsylvania."

WHO: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Congressman Joe Sestak, joined by former Pennsylvania Democratic Senate Nominee, Lynn Yeakel, and women throughout the area.


WHAT: Endorsement by Lynn Yeakel and Launch of Women for Sestak

WHEN: Thursday November 12th at 12:30 pm. Doors open at 12 pm.

 

WHERE: The Acorn Club, 1519 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102


 
Posted by Catherine Lucey @ 11:24 AM  Permalink | 3 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:02 PM, 11/12/2009
    Do they let Jews and Blacks in that club?
    — PaulDeon
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:02 PM, 11/12/2009
    Do they let Jews and Blacks in that club?
    — PaulDeon
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:53 PM, 11/12/2009
    Is that Acorn or ACORN?
    — Falls Ed


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