08/28/10 Foley for Governor Campaign Update

Foley for Governor Campaign Update August 28, 2010 Tom, Mark and Rob Simmons Hold Press Conference on the Importance of Keeping the Sub Base in Groton Tom Foley held a press conference Thursday with Rob Simmons, Mark Boughton, Janet Peckinpaugh, Sean Sullivan and Cathy Cook to discuss the importance of keeping the Submarine Base in Groton open. To read Tom's statement on the Submarine Base and the importance of bringing back jobs and the economy to Connecticut, click here. Race to the Top Grantees Announced This week 9 states and Washington DC won the second round of Race to the Top grants. Connecticut had been eliminated from the running in July. Read Tom's statement on Connecticut failing to qualify for Race to the Top funds. Iraq Veterans for Congress Support Tom The Iraq Veterans for Congress (IVC) have announced their support for gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley's campaign. Read the IVC's letter of support. Join Tom on the Campaign Trail Tom is busy travelling around the state discussing his Plan Forward for Connecticut, and he would love to meet you. You can find Tom at: Saturday, August 28 Chester Fair Kirtland Terrace, off RT. 154, Chester Terryville Fair Terryville Fairgrounds, Town Hill Road, Terryville Disability Convention & Exposition CT Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford Cromwell Riverport Festival Cromwell Historical District, Main Street, Cromwell Sunday, August 29 CT United Ride Registration located at 10 Norden Place, Norwalk How Can I Get More Involved? Want to help Tom and get more involved in the campaign? The easiest way is to become a Fan of Tom on Facebook, and to follow Tom's updates on Twitter: On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thomascfoley On Twitter: http://twitter.com/tomfoley2010 And don't forget to forward this email to friends and family so they can help Tom, too! Tom Foley for Governor PO Box 1196 Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 335-2010 Please send your comments, news tips and press releases to GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com