Lawmakers to discuss possible impact of sequestration on the QC economy

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced today that they will tour the Mandus Group to get an overview of their business and a tour of the facility, TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 19th. Loebsack and Bustos will also discuss the impact that arbitrary, across the board spending cuts know as sequestration could have on the Quad City region.  Media are invited to join the tour and the members will hold an availability following.  Details follow.

Tour of Mandus Group and Media Availability

WHO Congressman Dave Loebsack

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

WHERE Mandus Group

2408 4th Avenue

Rock Island, IL

TIME Tour begins at 11:30am

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