Sixth Congressional District Issues Debate

CommonWealth magazine presents an issues debate in Massachusetts 6th Congressional District.  “The American Dream: Jobs, the economy, and the future of the middle class” with Congressman John Tierney, Richard Tisei, and Daniel Fishman. 

Debate Partners: NSCC, Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce, North Shore Latino Business Association, Lynn Business Partnership

Moderator: Bruce Mohl, Editor, CommonWealth magazine.  Questions will be posed by the Lynn Daily Item, WickedLocal.com and its affiliated newspapers, and a student from the North Shore Community College.

Media are encouraged to RSVP to Christina Prignano at Cprignano@massinc.org.

The event is open to members of the public who register in advance. Registration is required and seating is limited, so prompt registration is suggested.

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