I invite you to join me in participating in one of my favorite national traditions, the Fourth of July Parade. I've been hard at work in Congress fighting against big bank bailouts, eliminating wasteful spending, and bringing jobs to the region, and I can not wait to unwind by hitting the parade route in celebration of our Independence Day.

I cannot think of a better way to kick off my 2010 re-election campaign than to be with nearly 700 friends and supporters at our Valentine’s Weekend Brunch at the Operating Engineers Local 150 Union Hall in Merrillville.  What a great time I had!

As you know, the start of 2010 brings another busy election season with much to be done, so let's kick off my 2010 campaign season together. I'd be delighted if you would join me on Saturday, February 13th from 11 am to 1 pm at the Operating Engineers Local 150 Union Hall in Merrillville for a Valentine's Day Weekend Brunch.

Merrillville, Indiana – U.S. Representative Pete Visclosky (D-Merrillville) has filed for re-election for Indiana’s First Congressional District, which includes Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton and Benton Counties.

Now you and your friends are able to connect with me on Facebook. With just the simple act of supporting me on Facebook and suggesting my page to your friends, you will be doing a great deal to support my campaign for re-election to the United States House of Representatives.

What better way to mark the unofficial end of summer than by marching with me in the oldest running Labor Day parade in the state of Indiana – in fact, one of the oldest in the entire Midwest?

On Monday, September 7, our friends in Lowell will put on their 90th Annual Labor Day Parade – complete with floats, marching bands and festivities throughout the day.  I’ll be walking in the parade and would be delighted if you would join me and personally show your support for my re-election to Congress.

The annual Puerto Rican cultural festival in East Chicago is just around the corner, and I’m looking for volunteers to walk with me in the Puerto Rican parade on Sunday, July 26.  Can I count on you to join me in this fabulous event?

This year’s festival and parade has a special element of cultural pride, as a woman of Puerto Rican descent, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, is likely to be confirmed for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.  It is an exciting time for the Puerto Rican community and I look forward to sharing in the moment.

Thank you very much for taking part in my reelection campaign to the U.S. House of Representatives.  Your help was crucial to my five-county victory.

Thanks to supporters like you, I will continue my work in Congress to stand up for the middle class by protecting existing jobs and creating new ones, fighting for retirement security, and solving the energy crisis.

Again, my heartfelt thanks for your dedication and support.