Senators Clinton, Biden, Gravel to Appear
Media Partnerships to Provide Extensive Coverage for Latino Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced details of its Presidential Candidates Forum, part of its 2007 Public Policy Conference. Hispanic Members of Congress will take part in the event that currently features Senators Hillary Clinton (NY) and Joseph Biden (DE), and former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel.  All presidential candidates of both parties have been invited to attend and several confirmations remain outstanding.

CHCI hosts the Forum in partnership with the National Council of La Raza, (NCLR), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). The event is sponsored by AARP and the Access to Capital Coalition. The Presidential Candidates Forum will receive extensive media coverage through partnerships with Comcast and NBC/Telemundo, ensuring that Latinos and all Americans have access to the forum.

The event will be moderated by José Díaz-Balart, co-anchor of Telemundo Network’s “Cada día” morning program. CHCI chairman Hon. Joe Baca (CA-43) will open with a brief introduction.

What:
CHCI Presidential Candidates Forum

Who:
Latino Leaders and Hispanic Members of Congress
All Presidential Candidates Invited (Further Confirmations Pending)
Senator Hillary Clinton (NY) -confirmed
Senator Joseph Biden (DE) -confirmed
Former Senator Mike Gravel (AK) - confirmed

When:
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Where:
Washington DC Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW (use L Street entrance, btw 7th & 9th Sts.)

For press credentials or questions, please contact:
Scott Gunderson Rosa at 202-548-5876 or via email at sgunderson_rosa@chci.org.

About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit leaders and corporate executives. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit www.chci.org.