U.S. Rep. Veasey Clocks-In at Downtown Dallas Freeway Construction Yard

Dallas, Texas— On July 21, U.S. Representative Marc Veasey will work as Concrete Batch Plant Laborerat the Pegasus Construction Yard (PLC) in Dallas as part of his Marc Means Business initiative. The series connects Rep. Veasey with constituents at their place of employment to better understand the challenges they face in their industry and daily lives.

Veasey will roll up his sleeves to work alongside contractors on the Dallas Horseshoe, a roadway construction project by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve traffic flow through the heart of downtown Dallas.

The work day comes just a week after the U.S. House of Representative approved transportation funding to prevent the federal Highway and Transit Trust from running out of funds to extend federal highway and public transportation programs. This stop-gap measure temporarily delays the loss of 700,000 jobs on as many as 112,000 highway construction projects and 5,600 transit projects through May of next year.

"Infrastructure projects like the Dallas Horseshoe Project help our families, fuel our economy, and better position America for the future. I look forward to working alongside the TxDoT and Pegasus team in building a thriving 21st century transportation system that supports a vibrant 21st century economy," said Rep. Veasey.

Monday, July 21, 2014

What:
U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, works on the TxDOT Horseshoe Project

When:
Monday, July 21, 2014
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (CT)
*Media are advised to arrive at 1:00 p.m. for safety briefing, to avoid delays.

Location:
PLC Construction Yard
1558 E Jefferson Blvd.
(I-35E & Colorado)
Dallas, Texas

MEDIA:
This is event is open to members of the press. Media RSVP required.
For general information for the media and to request press credentials, please write to
jessica.coscia@mail.house.gov or call 202-225-9897

MEDIA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Personal Protective Equipment (hard hats, vests) is required and supplied to media upon confirmation. All media must participate in a brief safety orientation and must wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for safety. Please RSVP.

Parking: Reserved parking available for credentialed media.

For more information visit:
/marcmeansbusiness

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