NYC Vets Host Debate Watch Party

CONTACT: Chrissy Stevens (212) 982-9699Presidential Debate Watch Party with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans IAVA and Rieckhoff Host Nonpartisan Event NEW YORK - This Wednesday, October 15, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest non-profit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, will host a Presidential Debate Watch Party. IAVA Executive Director and Iraq Veteran Paul Rieckhoff will be joined by fellow veterans, civilian supporters, and military friends and family, to discuss the debate and the importance of veterans' issues in this year's election. Rieckhoff and other local veterans will be available for comments during and after the debate. Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 When: 7pm Event Start; 9pm Debate Start Where: Hurley's Saloon, 232 W. 48th b/w Broadway and 8th Ave. RSVP: Chrissy Stevens, IAVA (212) 982-9699 or Chrissy@iava.org Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (www.IAVA.org) is the country's first and largest non-profit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and has more than 125,000 active veteran members and civilian supporters nationwide. Its mission is to improve the lives of this country's newest generation of veterans and their families. To arrange an interview with IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff or another New York City-area veteran, please contact Chrissy Stevens (212)-982-9699 or Chrissy@iava.org. ###