Una Congressional Forum To Include Statement From Parker Griffith

May. 04, 2010

Michelle Eubanks, UNA, at media@una.edu, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033

FLORENCE, Ala. - Unable to attend tonight's UNA Congressional Forum due to prior engagements, Rep. Parker Griffith (R-Huntsville) will have a prerecorded statement shown at the event. The forum, hosted by the UNA College Republicans, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. in the university's Performance Center. The event is free and open to the public. Candidates participating in the forum include Mo Brooks and Les Phillip, both of Huntsville. Brooks and Phillip are running for Alabama's District 5 Congressional seat, currently held by Griffith. Moderated by UNA economics instructor David Black, the UNA Congressional Forum will include a question-and-answer session.

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