Washington, DC – On Wednesday August 6, Congressman Akin (R-MO) will be conducting an energy tour.  Akin will meet with Ameren UE, constituents at an O’Fallon U-Gas, and finally with Fort Zumwalt school officials to discuss budget challenges due to increased energy costs.

Congressman Akin will return to Washington later this week to participate in the Republican’s call for an energy vote on the House floor.

WHAT:           Meeting with Ameren UE to discuss meeting growing energy needs;

WHERE:        1901  Choteau, St. Louis, Missouri;

WHEN:           meeting to begin at 10:00 a.m. with 11:00 a.m. media  

                        availabity -  August 6;

WHAT:           Meeting with constituents at U-Gas to discuss high fuel prices;

WHERE:         879 Bryan Road, O’Fallon, Missouri;

WHEN:           12:00 Noon Central - August 6;

WHAT:           Visit with Fort Zumwalt School Officials to discuss budget challenges

                         due to rising energy costs;

WHERE:         110 Virgil Street, O’Fallon

WHEN:           2:30 p.m - August 6.

*All times Central*