2 April 02
For Immediate Release

Photo Op: A 240-cubic foot corporate shredder will shred many of our cherished values, like truth, justice, families, communities, and democracy. Shredding will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What: Citizen Works press conference with consumer advocate Ralph Nader and other corporate reformers as a D.C. anchor event for Big Business Day, a nationwide day of action for democracy and against corporate rule in America with activities in more than 100 locations. Nader and representatives from other organizations in D.C. will address how too much corporate power in America endangers democracy, families, workers rights, the environment, and the Constitution.

When: Saturday, April 6, 2002. Press Conference from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Shredding continues until 1 p.m.

Where: On the Mall between 3rd St. NW and the Capitol Reflecting Pond, between Jefferson Ave. and Madison Ave. Parking will be available along 3rd St.

Who: Ralph Nader, consumer advocate, founder, Citizen Works
Mildred Brown, legislative representative, ACORN
Tom Devine, legislative director, Government Accountability Project
Chris Townsend, political action director, United Electrical Workers Union
Karen Friedman, director of policy strategies, Pension Rights Center
Lisa Gue, policy analyst, Public Citizen Critical Mass Program
And many more…

For more information on National Big Business Day go to www.citizenworks.org or contact Lee Drutman at Citizen Works at 202-265-6164 or ldrutman@citizenworks.org.

Last Updated February 2003