WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-N.C.) will participate in two events in North Carolina on Monday.

On Monday morning, Senator Hagan will be in Raleigh at NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues Forum. This year’s theme is “Changing Landscapes: Building the Good Growth State?” Senator Hagan will introduce her colleague, U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, who will speak to the importance of repairing our nation’s infrastructure.

On Monday afternoon, Senator Hagan is scheduled to attend the “Congressional Community Conversation” at the Tony Rand Student Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College.  The general public is invited to attend this free, informal event that will feature several local Congressmen, as well as Senator Hagan, talking about Congress’ recent activity and important issues to the Fayetteville community. 

As the Senate is currently considering the Economic Recovery Package, it is possible that Senator Hagan will have to return to Washington before both events on Monday. Further information will follow from her office if this is the case. 

MONDAY
What: Senator Hagan speaks at the Institute for Emerging Issues Forum
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh
When: 8:00 a.m., Monday, February 9

What: Senator Hagan speaks at the “Congressional Community Conversation”
Where: Tony Rand Student Center, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville
When: 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 9

RALEIGH, N.C. – The congressional race between Rep. Robin Hayes and Democratic challenger Larry Kissell is intensifying as both campaigns and a national Democratic group launch new television ads.

In a spot released this week, Hayes responds to charges from Democratic opponents that the incumbent has helped send jobs overseas. Hayes says that protecting North Carolina jobs is his “top priority.”

At the same time, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is hammering Hayes for receiving campaign contributions from the oil industry and voting for legislation which gave oil companies tax breaks. The group’s ad is running in addition to an ad paid for by Kissell’s campaign.

The Democratic challenger is trying to unseat Hayes again after a close but unsuccessful attempt in 2006.

RecisionALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Board of Education will welcome Wake County’s Congressional delegation for a breakfast chat about local educational issues on Wednesday morning.

The school board will discuss its legislative agenda and participate in a question-and-answer period with Representatives Bob Etheridge (2nd District), David Price (4th District), and Brad Miller (13th District).

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 3, at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Board Conference Room, WCPSS Central Services Building, 3600 Wake Forest Rd.