Monday, January 10, 2011

Obama postpones local trip

President Obama has announced that he is postponing his trip to Schenectady following the tragic shooting in Arizona on Saturday morning.
Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, R-Glenville, endorsed the president's decision.
“President Obama has made the right decision to postpone his trip to Schenectady due to the national tragedy in Arizona," said Tedisco.
"Right now, all of our thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her family and the family and friends of all the victims of this senseless violence.There will be plenty of time to celebrate good news in Schenectady and when the President is able to reschedule his visit, I look forward to welcoming him to the Capital Region.”
The date of the president's trip has not yet been rescheduled.

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