Obama, Biden returning to North Carolina on Saturday
RALEIGH — Just days after an announcement that another apparel company will close its plants in the Triad, Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and vice-presidential nominee Sen.Joe Biden will return to North Carolina on Saturday to hold a rally on Change We Need in Greensboro.
Obama and Biden will talk about their plans to end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas and reward companies that invest here at home.
Saturday’s event is free and open to the public and tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.
Details on the Obama-Biden visit:
When: Saturday (Sept. 27).
Where: Washington Street in front of the J. Douglas Galyon Depot, Greensboro.
Gates Open: 10 a.m.
Program Begins: 12:15 p.m.
Public Entrance: East February One Place and South Elm Street.
Admission: Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Tickets not required. RSVP is strongly encouraged. The public can RSVP at nc.barackobama.com/GreensboroChange.
Public transportation and parking: Go to nc.barackobama.com/GreensboroChange.
For information on street closures and train, bus and public transit access and route changes visit the Greensboro Web site at http://www.greensboro-nc.gov.
RESTRICTIONS: For security reasons, do not bring bags. Limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed. Lawn chairs, umbrellas, alcohol, coolers and pets are not permitted. Entry to event requires consent to metal detection inspection.
—From the Obama-Biden campaign, http://www.barack.obama.com.
