Coalition Opposed to the Puerto Rico Democracy Act (H.R. 2499)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2010

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

Telephone Press Conference
Coalition Opposed to the Puerto Rico Democracy Act (H.R. 2499)

Washington, DC — Opponents of the Puerto Rico Democracy Act (H.R. 2499) — a bill that requires Puerto Rico to hold a national referendum for the fourth time on self-determination but rigs the vote to favor an outcome which would make Puerto Rico the 51st U.S. state — will discuss the upcoming House debate and why H.R. 2499 should be defeated.

Who:	Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum K.C. McAlpin, ProEnglish The Honorable Steve King (R-IA) The Honorable Paul Broun (R-GA) The Honorable Lamar Smith (R-TX) Roberto DePosada, National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian leaders Jose Hernandez-Mayoral, Popular Democratic Party
What:	Opponents of H.R. 2499 will discuss the upcoming House debate on a bill that favors Puerto Rico becoming the 51st state.

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