CSE Holds Massive Rally with President Bush

Over 175 NC CSE grassroots
activists traveled on an overnight trip to
Washington, DC to join a hundred more CSE members in cheering support of President Bush’s tax-cut package. The President detailed his plan to over
700 people at the US Chamber of Commerce.

“You all can make a difference in this debate.Not only the people present in this room can make a
difference, but people who are listening across the country can make a difference. That’s why they’ve
got emails or telephones, or in some cases, buses. People on the Hill are responsive to the voice of
their fellow citizens,” stated Bush during his speech.

After the President’s speech, NC CSE activists attended a press conference at the Dirksen Senate Office Building. NC CSE activists Martha Jenkins and Bob Bateman testified before House and Senate leadership about how the jobs & growth package would affect their families and business.

Following the press conference, NC CSE activists visited Senator John Edward’s Office to advocate for the President’s tax-cut plan. North Carolina congressional representatives joined NC CSE activists for a luncheon to discuss key issues including tax and budget and Social Security Reform.

Martha Jenkins testifies in a press conference on how the tax-cut package will affect her and her business.

Young CSE activists watch the President during his speech.

NC CSE activists listen as President Bush speaks to the crowd on his tax-cut package.

CSE crowds listen to House and Senate Leadership at the Capitol Hill press conference.

NC CSE Activists of the year Ed & Mary Copeland at the press conference.

President Bush speaks to CSE and the Tax Relief Coalition.

State Director Jonathan Hill and NC CSE members thank Congressman Richard Burr for his support of the Bush tax plan.

Photos courtesy of the US Chamber Of Commerce.