USW-Sponsored Town Hall Forum to Examine Voter Suppression Campaigns in 2012 Elections

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Photo & Interview Opportunities Available

GEORGETOWN, S.C., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The democratic process is under attack as we approach the 2012 Elections. Restrictions are being designed or implemented nationwide to suppress voter turnout. The United Steelworkers (USW) is appalled by these tactics and looks to foster open discussions about efforts to suppress and restrict voting rights for many Americans.

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WHO:	State Representative Carl Anderson; S.C. League of Women Voters co-President Barbara Zia; ACLU Attorney Victoria Middleton; Pastor Robert Davis; Georgetown Democratic Chair Nancy Kohlman; others
WHAT:	A Town Hall Forum
WHEN:	4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2012
WHERE:	USW Union Hall – 1515 Butts Road, Georgetown, S.C.
WHY:	Voter restriction efforts could deny voting rights to many citizens, including seniors, minorities, low-income workers, young and first-time voters.

Photo Opportunities and Interviews Available

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Michael Scarver (412) 562-2342 (o);
(412) 225- 5235 (c); mscarver@usw.org

SOURCE United Steelworkers (USW)

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