Former U.S. Senator John Sununu luncheon speaker at WVGOP committee meeting June 13 in Martinsburg

WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN PARTY

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gary Abernathy
Monday, March 30, 2009 304-768-0493

Former U.S. Senator John Sununu luncheon speaker at WVGOP committee meeting June 13 in Martinsburg

More details announced for Michael Steele visit on evening of May 22nd

CHARLESTON – Former United States Senator John Sununu will address attendees of a luncheon on June 13 in Martinsburg, prior to the summer meeting of the West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee, state GOP Chairman Doug McKinney announced today

Sununu is a member of the Congressional Oversight Panel charged with monitoring the government's Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP).

Sen. Mitch McConnell, who appointed Sununu to the position, said, “Sen. Sununu has long been a leader on economic and financial market issues and has dedicated his career to ensuring that Congress remains good stewards of taxpayer funds. As the co-author of legislation to strengthen oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, John raised warning flags about the risks in our mortgage finance system years ago. American taxpayers and Congress will find that John is well-equipped to provide timely reports on the use of funds and ensure TARP funds are properly allocated to ensure the long-term stability of America’s financial system.”

In 1996, Sununu was elected to the United States House of Representatives from New Hampshire. He was reelected in 1998 and 2000. In 2002, Sununu was elected to the U.S. Senate. He is the son of John H. Sununu, former Governor of New Hampshire (1983–89) and former White House Chief of Staff under President George H. W. Bush.

More details on the Martinsburg event will be announced soon, but McKinney today announced additional details for the May 22 fundraising event with Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee. The Steele event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in South Charleston. Tickets will be $50 each, and can be reserved by contacting 304-768-0493.

“We’re excited about these upcoming visits, and we look forward to announcing more big events for West Virginia Republicans in the near future,” said McKinney.

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