Congressman Bill Thomas To Address California"s Independent Grocers

- SACRAMENTO, CA, August 13, 2005 - Congressman Thomas is Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. The Committee"s jurisdiction includes measures relating to revenue agreements such as Social Security, Medicare, and welfare. In his first two years as Chairman, Congressman Thomas led the charge on several vital pieces of legislation to help improve the lives of all Americans. He drafted the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, which delivered much-needed tax relief to hard-working American families, and worked to create jobs and open trade channels through the Trade Act of 2002. He also worked to deliver affordable prescription drugs to all seniors by authoring the Medicare Modernization and Prescription Drug Act.

"We are pleased that Congressman Thomas accepted our invitation to address California"s independent grocers," said Sharon Paxton, Executive Director of CIGA. "Our members keep thousands of Californians employed, and the issues of economic growth and tax relief are vital to the successful operation of our businesses."

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, CIGA has continued to represent the Independent Retail Food Industry since the early 1900s. Today, more than 1,200 independent grocers and supplier companies make up its membership. CIGA"s vision is to be the best possible association by promoting, supporting, educating, protecting and fulfilling the needs of the independent grocer.

For more information, call Sharon Paxton at (916) 929-9741.

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