Election Forum on Trade Policy and the Economy 

at BCC Candidates and Community Leaders Discuss Free and Fair Trade

What:  Election Forum on Trade Policy and the Economy
Congressional candidates and community leaders from across the state  
will discuss their views on how U.S. trade and economic policy should  
be changed or improved in the next administration. They will also  
answer questions from the audience related to trade policy and the  
economic crisis.

Speakers:
Darcy Burner (D) candidate WA 8th Distr.
Dave Reichert (R) incumbent WA 8th Distr. (TBC)
Larry Ishmael (R) candidate WA 1st Distr.
David Henry (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace  
Workers 751)
Kathleen Ridihalgh (Sierra Club Cascade Chapters)
Gaylan Prescott (United Steelworkers District 12)

Organizational sponsors:
Washington Fair Trade Coalition
Bellevue Community College Center for Liberal Arts
BCC Associated Student Government Legislative Council
Washington State Labor Council
Martin Luther King County Labor Council

When: Thursday, October 16, 2008

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Bellevue Community College room N201

Why: A majority of Americans believe that U.S. trade policy is on the  
wrong track, and that the economy is in crisis. As our national  
elections approach, many candidates and citizens are wondering what  
has gone wrong with our trade and economic system, and what the  
solutions are. The Presidential candidates disagree significantly on  
whether to continue with our existing trade policy, or to revise it in  
the interest of providing more protection for workers and the  
environment. Candidates, community leaders, and citizens in Washington  
State need a candid discussion representing a variety of viewpoints on  
how we improve our existing policies and avoid further turmoil.

Please join us and take part in this essential discussion. Attendees  
will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts  
about U.S. trade policy. This event is non-partisan and open to the  
public.