WASHINGTON - April 27 - Moms to hold event in Washington DC on Mother's Day to urge renewal, 138 days until assault weapons ban expires

Tomorrow's press conference concludes a nationwide effort to urge support for a Mother's Day event in Washington and raise awareness about the expiration of the assault weapons ban. Over the last few weeks throughout the country, Million Mom Marchers, police chiefs and mayors have held over 40 press conferences.

On May 9th, mothers and others from around the country will converge in Washington to urge the President and Congress to renew the ban. This kicks off a national "Halt the Assault Tour" that will travel throughout the country and back in time for this summer's political conventions.

WHO: Rev. Jesse Jackson

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy

Rep. Chris Van Hollen

Jesse Lee, Executive Director, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

Elvin Crespo, President, Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association

Ron Hampton, Executive Director, National Black Police Association (Possible)

Shikha Hamilton, Million Mom March

Dave Mitchell, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Other pro-gun safety Members of Congress

WHAT: Gun safety advocates call for White House action on Assault Weapons Ban

WHEN: 2:30pm, Wednesday, April 28

WHERE: Cannon House Office Building Terrace (outside); Corner of Independence and New Jersey, Washington D.C.

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