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Schedule of Events
1:00 pm

Call to Order by ACORN President Maude Hurd

Opening Prayer: Pastor Kevin Johnson, Bright Hope Baptist Church

Welcome & Recognition of Guests: Maude Hurd

1:25 - 1:45

Michael Nutter, Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Philadelphia

Introduced by Carol Hemingway, Pennsylvania ACORN

1:50 - 2:00

Chaka Fattah, Congressman, 2nd District

Introduced by John Moore, Jr, Pennsylvania ACORN

2:00 - 2:45

Issues Facing America & What ACORN is Doing about Them:

Healthy Workplaces – Paid Sick Days: Sharon Paterson-Stallings, CT ACORN

Path to Citizenship: Alicia Russell, Arizona ACORN

Protecting Voters’ Rights: Gloria Sweringa, Maryland ACORN

Predatory Lending: Mariah Crenshaw, Ohio ACORN

Affordable Housing: Duncan Bernard, New York ACORN

2:45 - 3:30

Senator Hillary Clinton answering Questions from ACORN Leaders

Introduced by Pat Boone, New York ACORN

3:40 - 4:15

Representative Dennis Kucinich answering Questions from ACORN Leaders

Introduced by Mary Keith, Ohio ACORN

4:30 - 5:15

Senator John Edwards answering Questions from ACORN Leaders

Introduced by Alicia Russell, Arizona ACORN

5:15 - 5:30

Closing Remarks: Maude Hurd