Tuesday, March 22, 2005 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Schiff to Host Veterans Working Group  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adam Schiff will host a veterans working group on Thursday, March 24 at 10 a.m. at the Pasadena Marine Reserve Center.  As soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen return from Iraq with serious injuries, and others face financial crises Congressman Schiff would like to identify veterans’ outstanding needs and determine how our community can show appreciation and support for these men and women.  For more information please contact our district office at (626) 304-2727. “Our veterans have done so much -- the least we can do is make sure they are appreciated and looked after when they return,” said Schiff. “I hope this group will come up with innovative and effective programs to help these heroes.” Congressman Schiff is the co-founder of the Democratic Study Group on National Security and a member of both the House Judiciary and International Relations committees.  He represents California’s 29th Congressional District, which includes the communities of Alhambra, Altadena, Burbank, East Pasadena, East San Gabriel, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South Pasadena and Temple City.                                              -30-