Sam Brownback: Brownback Iowa Events on Tuesday

Will speak at LIVESTRONG cancer forum, UNI education panel

August 24, 2007 -- DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will speak at the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum in Cedar Rapids and at an education policy forum at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls next Tuesday, August 28th.

Brownback speaks at LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28
Brownback speaks at approximately 10:20 a.m.
U.S. Cellular Center
370 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
Event contact: Sean Mossman, 405-205-5538

Senator Brownback co-chairs the Cancer Caucus and has been a leading voice in Congress to end death and suffering from cancer in ten years. He has sponsored the ACCESS Act and the National Cancer Act, in addition to other anti-cancer initiatives. A melanoma survivor himself, Senator Brownback appreciates the opportunity to join the Lance Armstrong Foundation to discuss how we can fight back against cancer.

Brownback speaks at University of Northern Iowa Education Policy Forum
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28
After delivering opening remarks, Brownback will take question from an expert panel and audience members.
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
University Ave & Campus Street
Cedar Falls, IA
Event contact: Stacey Christensen, 319-273-6728

Senator Brownback is the first presidential candidate to address the UNI forum, titled "Back to School: Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in American Education." The forum is sponsored by UNI, ED in '08 (Strong American Schools), the Iowa Business Council and Lee Enterprises newspapers.

Source: Sam Brownback campaign