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AP WASHINGTON DAYBOOK, Monday, March 3
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12:30 p.m. NATIONAL PARKS-ECONOMY — Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis will hold a press teleconference call to release a new report detailing the economic impact of national parks.
Contacts: Jessica Kershaw (DOI), 202-208-6416
Jeffrey Olson (NPS), 202-208-4988
Notes: Credentialed members of the media can participate in the press teleconference by calling 1-888-989-9244 and entering passcode: INTERIOR.
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ALL DAY
March 1 - 5. NACO LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE — The National Association of Counties holds its 2014 Legislative Conference. http://www.naco.org/meetings/participate/legislativeconference/pages/default.aspx
Location: Washington Hilton & Towers, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW.
Contacts: n/a, nacomeetings@naco.org, 202-942-4292
March 2 - 4. AIPAC 2014 — The annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference is the largest gathering of the pro-Israel movement. http://www.aipac.org/act/attend-events/policy-conference
Highlights:
Morning Session. Senator John McCain (R-AZ).
Afternoon session: Secretary of State John Kerry; Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY); House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA); House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD).
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW.
March 2 - 4. INTERNATIONAL BANKERS CONFERENCE — The Institute of International Bankers hosts their 25th Annual Washington conference. Confirmed government speakers include: Mary John Miller, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, who will give the opening keynote address; Mark Wetjen, Acting Chairman of the CFTC, who will give the keynote luncheon address; Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry; FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg; SEC Commissioner Daniel Gallagher; New York State Superintendent of Financial Services Benjamin Lawsky; and Elke Koenig, President of Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. Confirmed private-sector speakers include: Irene Dorner, President and CEO, HSBC USA; Karen Shaw Petrou, Managing Partner, Federal Financial Analytics; and political analyst Charlie Cook, who will discuss the outlook for the 2014 midterm elections. https://m360.iib.org/event.aspx?eventID82930
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Contacts: iib@iib.org (212) 421-1611
March 2 - 4. NATIONAL ANTI-HUNGER POLICY CONFERENCE — The Conference draws anti-hunger and anti-poverty advocates; federal, state and local government officials; child advocates; representatives of food banks and food rescue organizations; and nutrition and anti-obesity groups, for three days of training, networking and Capitol Hill advocacy. http://www.antihungerpolicyconference.org/
Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. NW.
March 3 - 4. FAHS 2014 ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE — Annual public policy conference of the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH). The FAHs Annual Public Policy Conference provides attendees with an overview, updates and insight about the most topical and salient health policy issues of interest to FAH members, hospital leaders, private investor-owned hospitals, suppliers, buyers, sponsors and stakeholders. Speakers: Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), Chairman, House Budget Committee; Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), Vice Chairman, Senate Republican Conference; Sen. Patrick J. Toomey (R-PA), Member, Senate Finance Committee; James H. Hinton, Chairman, American Hospital Association; General Michael V. Hayden (USAF Ret.), Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency; Former Director, National Security Agency.
Highlights:
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. General Michael V. Hayden (USAF Ret.), Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency; Former Director, National Security Agency (NOTE: General Haydens presentation is off-the-record, and audio and/or video recording is prohibited.)
Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, N.W.
Notes: MEDIA MUST REGISTER: rcoorsh@fah.org or (202) 624-1527. Members of the press who wish to attend the plenary sessions must sign in on-site at the main registration desk and obtain and display an FAH name tag.
March 3 - 4. NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL'S ANNUAL SPACE SCIENCE WEEK — The standing committees of the National Research Council's Space Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy will convene to discuss issues and advances in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, earth sciences and applications from space, astrobiology and planetary science, and solar and space physics.
Highlights:
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Plenary session will focus on international programs and planning in space science, with a keynote presentation on NASA Science Mission Directorate activities from Associate Administrator John Grunsfeld.
Location: National Academy of Sciences building, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Notes: Advance registration is strongly encouraged. A full agenda and registration information can be found at http://nationalacademies.org/spacescienceweek. Media inquiries should be directed to the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. U.S. CHAMBER - IRAQ - DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER — Business Investment Climate and Opportunities in Iraq Forum. Speakers: H.E. Rowsch Shaways, Deputy Prime Minister, Republic of Iraq; H.E. Dr. Khairullah Hasan Babakir, Minister of Trade, Republic of Iraq; Dr. Sami al-Araji, Chairman, National Investment Commission of Iraq; Dr. Thamir Ghadhban, Chairman, Prime Ministers Advisory Council; H.E. Lukman Faily, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States; Khush Choksy, Vice President of Turkey and Middle East Affairs,U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Media RSVP: press@uschamber.com or call 202-463-5682.
Location: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street, NW.
On the Net: www.uschamber.com
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MORNING
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. STIMSON - IRAN OPPOSITION — Growing opposition to Rouhani: is the honeymoon ending?. Mohammad Ayatollah Tabaar, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University; Mehdi Arabshahi, Former President of the Office for Consolidating Unity, the largest student union for democracy and human rights in Iran; Geneive Abdo, Fellow, Stimson's Middle East Program. Media Contact: Rich Robinson, deputy director of communications, communications@stimson.org or 202-478-3419.
Location: The Stimson Center, 1111 19th Street, NW 12th Floor.
10 a.m. NPC - GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE — In an effort to draw attention to the prevalence of "honor violence" in advance of International Women's Day, and to promote passage of the International Violence Against Women Act now pending in the House of Representatives, two human rights activists will address the issue at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference. Speaking will be author Raheel Raza, founder of Canada's Forum 4 Learning and Manda Zand Ervin, an Iranian political refugee.
Location: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW.
Contacts: Herb Perone, herb@peronecomm.com, 301-512-7636
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CSIS - REGIONALISM TRADE AGREEMENTS — Regionalism in a Globalized World, The E-15 Initiative on Regional Trade Agreements. Panel discussion with: Scott Miller, William M. Scholl Chair in International Business, CSIS; Antoni Estevadeordal, Manager, Integration and Trade Sector, Inter-American, Development Bank; Ganeshan Wignaraja, Director of Research, Asian Development Bank Institute; Miguel Rodriguez, Senior Associate International, Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development; Kati Suominen, Senior Associate, Europe Program CSIS. Closing remarks by: Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director, Europe Program CSIS. http://csis.org/event/regionalism-globalized-world
Location: CSIS Second Floor Conference Center, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW.
Contacts: 202-887-0200
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. BROOKINGS - U.S. DEFENSE POLICY - FUTURE — How Might U.S. Defense Policy Change in the Years Ahead? HASC Vice Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and HASC Member Rep. Rick Larsen (R-WA). https://www.cvent.com/events/how-might-u-s-defense-policy-change-in-the-years-ahead-/registration-735ddc87f2d34d22ae1f34cda664517f.aspx
Location: The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW.
Contacts: 202.797.6105
11 a.m. CHALLENGES FACING WELFARE STATES — The Peterson Institute will host a background briefing and discussion with the Danish Minister of Finance, Bjarne Corydon, and Minister of Interior and Economics, Margrethe Vestage on Solutions to the Reform Challenges Facing Welfare States.
Location: C. Fred Bergsten Conference Center, Peterson Institute for International Economics, 1750 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
Contacts: MEDIA RSVP Brian Rei media@piie.com
Notes: Media must indicate if bringing a camera. Pre-set is 10:45 a.m.
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PETERSON INSTITUTE - DANISH AND WELFARE STATES — Special background briefing and discussion with the Danish Minister of Finance, Bjarne Corydon, and Minister of Interior and Economics, Margrethe Vestage. The ministers will discuss the economic sustainability and reform challenges facing the Danish and other welfare states in the 21st century. They will specifically address the Danish experiences in combating income inequality (Denmark ranked 2nd by Gini-coefficient in the OECD in 2013) and promoting social mobility (Denmark ranked 1st with the lowest intergenerational earnings correlation in OECD), and offer practical solutions from their governments time in office.
Location: Peterson Institute for International Economics, 1750 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
Contacts: Yvonne Priestley (meetings@piie.com.)
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. WILSON CENTER - MEXICO BORDER — Josefina Vazquez Mota: Book Presentation of The Dream that United the Border (El sueqo que unisola frontera). http://wilsoncenter.org/event/josefina-v%C3%A1zquez-mota-book-presentation-the-dream-united-the-border-el-sue%C3%B1o-que-uni%C3%B3-la
Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, 5th floor, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Notes: Please note that this discussion will be in Spanish. Interpretation will NOT be provided.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. GUN CONTROL RALLY — Weekly gun control rally by "concerned citizens." Weather permitting. CONTACTS: Helen Ramsey helen.ramsey1@gmail.com; Linda Finkel-Talvadkar linda.finkeltalvadkar@gmail.com; Barbara Elsas barbara.elsas@gmail.com.
Location: In front of the north side of the White House.
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AFTERNOON
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EAST-WEST CENTER - — Implications of Asian Integration for the United States: Scenarios with and without TPP. Spekaers: Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, Director of Research, Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo; Dr. Ellen Frost, Adjunct Senior Fellow, East-West Center; Visiting Distinguished Research Fellow, National Defense University.
Location: East-West Center in Washington, 1819 L Street, NW.
On the Net: www.eastwestcenter.org/3Ie
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. NEW AMERICA FOUNDATION - MEDICARE REFORM — Medicare Reform - Protecting Pharmaceutical Access and Services for Seniors Citizens throughout America. Speakers: Rep. Sharon Treat (ME), Executive Director for the National Legislative Association for Prescription Drug Prices; Cameron Bishop, Legislative Assistant for Rep. Mike Rogers (AL); Dr. John Simpson, Principal Economist at The Brattle Group; Jason Wallace, President of the Board of Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency; Susan Pilch, Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at National, Community Pharmacists Association; Jeff Lurey, Director of the Georgia Pharmacy Association's Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP); Stacy Sanders, Federal Policy Director at the Medicare Rights Center; Errol Ogman, Health & Welfare Administrator for the Sergeants Benevolent Association; David Balto, Law Offices of David Balto, Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation, Former Policy Director at the Federal Trade Commission. http://www.newamerica.net/events/2014/medicare\_reform
Location: New America Foundation, 1899 L Street NW, Suite 400.
4 p.m. GW - CARL LUTZ — Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz, B.A. 24, who saved 62,000 Jews from Nazi persecution, will posthumously be awarded the George Washington University Presidents Medal. Mr. Lutzs daughter, Agnes Hirschi, will accept the award on his behalf. GW President Steven Knapp will deliver remarks. An exhibit, "Carl Lutz and the Legendary Glass House in Budapest, also will be on display. The exhibit, sponsored by the Carl Lutz Foundation.
Location: Elliott School of International Affairs, Harry Harding Auditorium (second floor), 1957 E St., NW.
Contacts: Kurtis Hiatt kkhiatt@gwu.edu (202-994-1849)
Maralee Csellar csellar@gwu.edu (202-994-7564)
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4 p.m. - 5 p.m. WILSON CENTER - TRIUMPH OF IMPROVISATION — Washington History Seminar - Triumph of Improvisation: Gorbachev's Adaptation, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War. Speaker: James Graham Wilson, Office of the Historian, U.S. Department of State. http://wilsoncenter.org/event/triumph-improvisation-gorbachevs-adaptation-reagans-engagement-and-the-end-the-cold-war
Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, 6th floor, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Contacts: mbarber@historians.org (202-450-3209)
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. WILSON CENTER - VOINOVICH — Presentation by former Kennan Institute scholar and Russian novelist, Vladimir Voinovich. http://wilsoncenter.org/event/then-and-now
Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, 6th floor, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
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EVENING
5:30 a.m. INSA LEADERSHIP DINNER — The Intelligence and National Security Alliance hosts a leadership reception and dinner program at 7:30 p.m. Keynote speaker: NSA Director, General Keith Alexander. For registration questions or assistance please contact Toya Forman at tforman@insaonline.org.
Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA.
Contacts: (703) 224-4672
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. ATLANTIC COUNCIL - MOLDOVA PM LEANCA — Discussion with Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Iurie Leanca. Moderator: Damon Wilson, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Council. http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/events/upcoming-events/detail/moldova-the-light-of-europes-east
Location: Atlantic Council, 1030 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor.
Contacts: RSVP to press@AtlanticCouncil.org
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5:30 p.m. SAIS - U.S. IRAN - PICKERING — "The U.S. and Iran: Can Diplomacy Prevent an Iranian Bomb? with Thomas Pickering, retired U.S. career ambassador; Michael Doran, senior fellow at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution; Shaul Bakhash, Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History at George Mason University; and Aaron David Miller, vice president for new initiatives and distinguished scholar at the Wilson Center.
Location: Kenney Auditorium, Nitze Building, 1740 Massachusetts Ave., NW.
Contacts: Francesca Di Marco SAIS (fdimarco@jhu.edu)
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6 p.m. SAIS - COUNTERFEIT MEDICINE - AFRICA — The SAIS Global Women In Leadership club will host a workshop focusing on the case study of Acumens partnership with Sproxil to combat counterfeit medicine in Africa through mobile technology - "Acumen 101 Workshop.
Location: Room 500, Bernstein-Offit Building, 1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW.
Contacts: Francesca Di Marco SAIS (fdimarco@jhu.edu)
6:15 p.m. RED CARPET FAN SCREENING OF DIVERGENT — Screening for the movie Divergent with Actress Maggie Q and Actor Mekhi Phifer. ALL PRESS MUST BE CREDENTIALED BY Jennifer Molay at jmolay@alliedtha.com or 202-742-8774 by 12:00 p.m. Monday March 3rd. Arrivals only.
Location: AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave NW.
On the Net: www.divergentthemovie.com
Notes: 6:15 PM Press call time for arrivals coverage ONLY
7:00 PM Talent Arrivals
7:30 PM Screening begins
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6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. YPFP - TUNISIA — Tunisia's Journey: What Lies Ahead? Tunisia's Journey: What Lies Ahead? Panelists including former Minister of Planning and Regional Development and former Central Bank of Tunisia governor Mustapha Kamel Nabli, Tunisian-American Enterprise Fund Chairman Bowman Cutter and Congressional Research Service's Maghreb specialist, Alexis Arieff. The discussion will be moderated by TAYP's Board Chairman Mohamed Malouche. https://ypfp.org/event/tunisias-journey-what-lies-ahead-0
Location: George Washington University, 2201 G Street, N.W. Funger Hall Room 108.
Contacts: RSVP to sarah.alaoui@ypfp.org
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