Senator Reid to address the nation tonight about impending filibuster vote

SENATOR REID TO ADDRESS THE NATION ON EVE OF HISTORIC VOTE

Reid to Discuss Importance of Checks and Balances

WASHINGTON, DC -- On the eve of the historic vote in the United States Senate, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid will address the nation about the importance of the critical check in our democracy's system of checks and balances – a Senator's right to filibuster.

The majority of Americans agree that our Constitutional checks and balances must be preserved, and the independence of our judiciary must be protected. Senators Democrats have worked hard to reach out to their Republican colleagues and to look for compromise to protect the Senate from this abuse of power. With a little more than 24 hours until the historic vote, Senator Reid will discuss the real consequences of this historic vote to the strength of this country and to the daily lives of all Americans. The Alliance for Justice is sponsoring this important address to the nation.

WHO: Democratic Leader Harry Reid

WHAT: Address to the Nation, 90-Seconds

WHEN: Monday May 23, 2005

WHERE: WRC 7:58 P.M.
WJLA 7:57 P.M.
WTTG 7:57 P.M.
CNN 8:00 P.M.
CNNHN 8:00 P.M.
FoxNews 7:50-7:55 P.M.