Where has Melissa Bean?

Where has Melissa Bean?

From the Steve Greenberg campaign:

ZION, IL 8/6/08 – With the Faith Food Pantry in the background, Congressional Candidate Steve Greenberg announced his plan to help families struggling with record-high gas prices. His “8-Point Energy Plan” is designed to solve the energy crisis by increasing American-made supply, developing clean and efficient alternatives, and encouraging energy efficiency while creating thousands of jobs for Americans.

“As we speak, the Faith Food Pantry is providing food for hundreds of people who can no longer afford to feed their families,” declared Greenberg. “Hard-working Americans are struggling to feed their families due to increased travel and food costs. Rather than finding American solutions, both parties are looking to score political points at the expense of the people. The time is now for a long-term, common-sense solution.”

Greenberg continued, “Gas prices have more than doubled since my opponent took office less than four years ago. Melissa Bean has voted repeatedly against increasing American production and creating American jobs. She just cast the deciding vote to let Congress take an undeserved five week vacation, one which many Americans cannot afford due to Washington’s inaction. The American people need proactive leadership in Washington that will stand up for them.”

The Faith Food Pantry, a volunteer-run pantry founded and directed by John Alan and Bobbi Sfire, served over 700 families today and has served almost 50,000 people so far this year, a 60% increase from 2007. Rising food and gas prices have pinched all families, as evidenced by the fact that approximately 65% of the people served have full-time jobs.

To see Steve Greenberg’s 8-Point Energy Plan go to www.steveforus.com/gas.aspx.