Connecticut Tea Party Patriots to Host July 4th Tea Party in Norwich

PRESS RELEASE

July 4, 2009

For Immediate Release

NORWICH - On Independence Day, the Connecticut 2nd District Tea Party Patriots will hold a public rally to encourage elected officials to exercise fiscal restraint, rein in government growth and support America’s free market economy.

The Tea Party will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chelsea Parade, at the intersection of Broadway and Washington streets. All are invited to attend.

Tea Party speakers will talk about the fiscal irresponsibility of our elected officials and advocate for:

* Repeal of the federal Stimulus Bill that was passed in February.
* Repeal of all “pork” spending that has not been funded already.
* Defeat of the proposed health care reform bill.
* Defeat of the anti-energy “cap and trade” bill that will cripple our economy.

The organizers ask attendees to bring American flags to celebrate Independence Day and to rally to preserve the individual freedoms that the Founders won with their blood, sweat and tears. They also ask attendees to bring a non-perishable food item for St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Bank, and suggest bringing chairs or blankets and a picnic lunch.

The Independence Day Tea Party will feature an “open mic” along with scheduled speakers. Attendees will be able to sign up for email updates, make rally signs on the spot, and sign petitions related to Connecticut lawmakers such as U.S. Sens. Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman.

The Connecticut 2nd District Tea Party Patriots is part of the National Tea Party Patriots, a grassroots organization that supports entrepreneurship, promotes individual responsibility, respects Constitutional integrity, and favors American ingenuity over expansive governmental growth and spending. July 4 Tea Parties will take place all over the United States, each independently organized and operated. The National Tea Party Patriots is not affiliated with any political party.

For more information, contact Jen at [masked], or visit www.teapartypatriots.org and click on the “Connecticut” link.