Edwards Campaign Press Release - Edwards Announces Tour To Unveil New Rural Recovery Agenda

Davenport, Iowa – Keene, New Hampshire – From April 15th to April 22nd, 2007, Senator John Edwards will travel across the country to talk about the challenges facing Americans living in rural communities and to unveil his rural recovery agenda. As part of his tour, Edwards will visit New Hampshire, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Iowa to discuss his plan to revitalize rural America by creating jobs and new businesses in rural areas, helping rural counties and towns improve their schools, health care and other essential services, and providing assistance to family farms. The details of the tour are:

SUNDAY, APRIL 15th, 2007

4:15 PM

Senator Edwards to attend a house party

Home of Sandy MacKenzie

836 Nelson Road

Nelson, New Hampshire

MONDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2007

9:30 AM

Senator Edwards to visit a community coffee shop to talk to customers

Seneca, South Carolina

12:00 PM

Senator Edwards to hold a press conference to announce the details of his rural recovery plan

Nashville, Tennessee

4:00 PM

Senator Edwards to attend a rally with special performances by Del McCoury and Rodney Crowell

Ryman Auditorium

116 Fifth Avenue North

Nashville, Tennessee

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THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2007

7:00 PM Senator Edwards to attend a rally with a special performance by Dr. Ralph Stanley and appearance by Ben "Cooter" Jones

Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center

541 Luck Ave SW

Roanoke, Virginia

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FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH - SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND

Senator Edwards to visit Des Moines, Adel, Boone, Indianola, Muscatine, Mason City, Fort Dodge, and Waterloo, Iowa