Congress returning to Washington D.C; Join us for the send-off Sept. 1!

Next week, members of the U.S. Congress are expected to return to Washington, D.C., where they will continue their work on healthcare reform and many other issues.

Just to ensure they don't forget about their constituents' support for meaningful healthcare reform, Volunteers For Change-Fresno and a number of other organizations will be hosting a Congressional Send-Off demonstration, scheduled 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Amtrak station in downtown Fresno.

While there is no indication any of our Representatives or Senators will actually attend, the intent is to hold a live, positive demonstration reminding our representatives that we support meaningful healthcare reform with a strong public option. As such, participants are invited to bring signs, chants and energy to devote to this effort. We've also invited the media to cover us live during the 5 p.m. news hour, so please feel free to wear your Obama flair and gear. The more we have, the merrier we'll be. And prepare to be videotaped.

The tone of this event is to be supportive and positive about healthcare reform, not to be negative about the positions of any of our representatives. So please, leave the Lipton, the 'Blue Dog bones' and any other such negative reinforcement at home.

Want to attend? RSVP on Organizing For America's sign-up page. We hope to see you Tuesday!