The Michigan Chamber of Commerce will hold a press conference on Friday, August 24 to issue its response to the AFL-CIO endorsement of Congressman David Bonior (D-Michigan) for Governor of Michigan in 2002. The Michigan AFL- CIO is expected to issue its formal endorsement of Bonior for Governor on Friday morning.

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Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber President & CEO, and Dr. Gary Wolfram, a Hillsdale College economics professor, will be present for the news conference, which will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the State Capitol in Room 405.

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is a statewide business organization representing approximately 7,000 employers, trade associations and local chambers of commerce. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce was established in 1959 to be an advocate for Michigan's job providers in the legislative, political and legal process.

CONTACT: Andy Anuzis, Executive Director, Issue Advocacy of Michigan Chamber of Commerce, +1-517-371-7677.

PRNewswire -- Aug. 22

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SOURCE: Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.michamber.com/