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Bush's "Compassionate Conservative Tour" Challenged by Texas Women

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Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson, Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), and a group of Texas residents will hold a news conference today to express concerns about George W. Bush's record on issues important to African Americans, particularly his rejection of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Bill. The bill was proposed in response to the brutal murder of James Byrd, Jr., an African American man who was dragged to his death in Texas by three white men. The women will also highlight the Republican Congress's failure to lead on pressing concerns, such as the Patients Bill of Rights and prescription drug reform.

Key Takeaways:

  • Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson will lead a news conference to challenge George W. Bush's record on issues important to African Americans.
  • The conference will focus on Bush's rejection of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Bill, which was proposed in response to the brutal murder of James Byrd, Jr. in Texas.
  • The women will also highlight the Republican Congress's failure to lead on pressing concerns, including the Patients Bill of Rights and prescription drug reform.
  • The news conference is part of the "Do Nothing For African Americans" campaign, which aims to hold Bush and the Republican Congress accountable for their actions.
  • The James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Bill was not passed into law despite the heinous crime that inspired it.
  • The Patients Bill of Rights and prescription drug reform are key issues that have been blocked or ignored by the Republican Congress.

Statistics:

  • 1:00 p.m., EDT is the scheduled time for the news conference.
  • The event will take place in Room 338 of the Baltimore Convention Center, where the NAACP Convention is being held.
  • Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) can be reached for more information at 202-863-8033.
  • Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson is the author of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Bill.

Sources:

  • Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) (mentioned in the press release)
  • Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson (mentioned in the press release)
  • James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Bill (mentioned in the press release)
  • Democratic National Committee (mentioned in the press release, contact: Jenny Backus, 202-863-8033)

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