MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Denham to Address Concerns of Rising Gas Prices

(Modesto, CA) — U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) will participate in a brief tour and informal discussion on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at a Salida gas station to address the concerns of Valley residents about California’s record-high gas prices.

Rep. Denham will tour the Vineyard 76 gas station and visit with station employees and consumers to discuss how the recent gas spike has impacted their day-to-day activities.  At approximately 2:30 p.m. PT, Rep. Denham will hold a media availability to discuss the visit and his efforts as a member of the House Natural Resources Committee and as House Energy Action Team (HEAT) regional captain to promote an all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy to reduce regulations and lower gas prices to put people back to work.

Additional details regarding Saturday’s event are provided below. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Amanda Maddox at (202) 731-3222 or by email at Amanda.Maddox@mail.house.gov.

Who:                U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock)

What:               Gas Station tour to address concerns of rising gas prices

Where:             Vineyard 76, 4530 Kiernan Avenue, Salida, CA 95368

When:              Saturday, October 13, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT

NOTE:              A media availability will be held at approximately 2:30 p.m.