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AP WASHINGTON DAYBOOK, Friday, March 21
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March 17 - 21. OAS ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION — The Twenty-Third Meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Follow-up Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption (MESICIC) of the Organization of American States (OAS) will take place.
Location: Padilha Vidal Room, OAS General Secretariat Building, 1889 F Street, NW.
Contacts: 202-370-5437
On the Net: http://www.oas.org/en/media\_center/webcast\_schedule.asp
March 19 - 22. COSN ANNUAL CONFERENCE — The CoSN 2014 Annual Conference is designed for education leaders to better understand their changing roles in creating the new face of learning. http://cosnconference.org/
Location: Washington Hilton & Towers, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW.
Contacts: Jennifer Cummings jcummings@cosn.org (202-496-2131)
Michael Kaplun michaelkaplun@cosn.org (202-496-2120)
March 19 - 23. NACHC ISSUES FORUM — The National Association of Community Health Centers hosts their 2014 Policy and Issues Forum) http://meetings.nachc.com/policy-and-issues/
Highlights:
10 a.m. Address by Vice President Joe Biden. Press pre-set 4-4:30 a.m. Restricted access 4:30a - 8:30a. Press arrival 8:30a-9:30a. Final access is 9:30a. MEDIA ENTRANCE: Press should enter main lobby doors. From the garage, take elevator to Floor 8/Lobby level, and proceed to media-check desk outside ballroom. RSVP: This event is OPEN PRESS. Press who wish to cover this event should RSVP to Amy Simmons Farber, Communications Director, asimmons@nachc.org or 202-309-0338. All media will be required to present a government-issued ID and a media credential to gain access.
Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Park Rd. Washington.
March 20 - 21. CFA - CONSUMER ASSEMBLY — The consumer Federation of America holds their annual Consumer Assembly conference. Media may register (complimentary) by contacting Peter Kitchen at peter@jagillis.com. For more info visit CFAs website www.consumerfed.org and click Consumer Assembly 2014 on the home page. http://www.consumerfed.org/events/consumer-assembly
Highlights:
10:45 a.m. Public Interest Obligations in a Digital World. 11:45 a.m. Robert Weissman, President, Public Citizen-Will the Proposed EU/US Trade Agreement Jeopardize Consumer Protections?
8:30 a.m. Chair Mary Jo White, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-SEC Priorities.
9 a.m. Consumer Protection Challenges and Priorities.
10 a.m. Chairman Tom Wheeler, Federal Communications Commission-Building the Broadband Network Compact.
Location: Embassy Suites Convention Center, Washington, D.C. 900 10th St. NW.
Contacts: Anna Marie Lowery alowery@consumerfed.org) (202-939-1005)
On the Net: http://ConsumerFed.org
March 20 - 21. GLOBAL ANTI-CORRUPTION CONGRESS — Conference on "Ever Changing International Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery Landscape." This event is sponsored by Momentum is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. http://momentumevents.com/anticorruptiondc/
Location: Hotel Monaco, 700 F St., N.W.
March 20 - April 13. NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL — National Cherry Blossom Festival. http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
March 21 - 23. RADICAL WOMENS CONFERENCE — Women's business conference. Keynote speakers include: Founder Doreen Rainey; Laila Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali; Lori Greiner, QVC show host; Jean Chatzky, Financial editor, NBC's Today Show; Teneshia Jackson Warner, Egami Consulting Group. http://getradicalconference.com/meet-the-speakers
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Reston, VA .
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. NATIONAL VOICES OF MEDICARE SUMMIT — The Center for Medicare Advocacy's National Voices of Medicare Summit connecting leading experts and advocates to discuss best practices, challenges and successes in efforts to improve health care, long term services and supports, and quality of life for older people and people with disabilities.
Location: Kaiser Family Foundation, Barbara Jordan Conference Center, 1330 G Street, NW.
Notes: Register at https://org.salsalabs.com/o/777/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event\_KEY81358
9:20 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. GEORGETOWN LAW - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY — International Women's Day Symposium — Taking Global Action for Women's Rights — presented by the Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program, the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program (WLPPFP), Human Rights Action-Amnesty International, and the Human Rights Institute.
Location: Georgetown University Law Center, Hart Auditorium, McDonough Hall, 600 New Jersey Avenue.
Notes: Media interested in attending should e-mail mediarelations@law.georgetown.edu.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - VETERANS - WORKFORCE — The Georgetown University Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership is proud to host its 2014 Public Issue Forum "From nation-Building to Community-Building: Capitalizing on the Strenght of our Veterans here at home". Speakers: Dr. Irene Trowell-Harris, Major General, US Air Force, Retired Former Director VA Center for Women Veterans (Moderator); Dr. Debbie Bradbard, Clinical Psychologist, Deputy Director of Research and Policy Blue Star Families; Ross Cohen, Senior Director, Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Ken Falke, Chairman, Boulder Crest Retreat for Wounded Warriors; Jim Lorraine, President, Augusta Warrior Project.
Location: Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington Cemetery (Registration and continental breakfast begin at 9:00am)
Notes: Media interested in attending should RSVP to Lauren Mullins at lm973@georgetown.edu. Press will need to present valid credentials.
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MORNING
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. CSIS - PRESIDENTIAL TRIP — The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) will host a press briefing to discuss President Obama's trip to Europe and Saudi Arabia. With: Andrew Kuchins, Senior Fellow and Director, Russia and Eurasia Program, CSIS; Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director, Europe Program, CSIS; Anthony Cordesman, Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS.
Location: Room C115, CSIS, 1616 Rhode Island Ave. NW.
Notes: Credentialed members of the press who would like to attend must RSVP to aschwartz@csis.org
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9 a.m. ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES — The Permanent Council of the OAS will hold a regular meeting.
Location: Simon Bolivar Hall, 17th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW.
Contacts: n/a, 202-370-5437
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. INTERNATIONAL WATER DAY — International Water Day - Marlene Laruelle, Central Asia Program, George Washington University. Panelists: Julia Collins, Program Officer, Women and Water Project; Marcus King, Associate Professor of International Affairs, George Washington University; Barbara Miller, Global Gender Program, George Washington University; Amanda Klasing, Women's Rights Division, Human Rights Watch; Rebecca Fishman, Operations and Special Projects Director, WASH Advocates; Kara Gerson, Executive Director, Voss Foundation. RSVP: http://go.gwu.edu/water For more information: http://www.elliottschool.org/events/calendar.cfm?fuseaction=ViewMonthDetail&yr=2014&mon=32379
Location: Elliott School, Room 505, 1957 E Street NW.
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. WILSON CENTER - AMAZON - OIL — Oil Sparks in the Amazon: Local Conflicts, Indigenous Populations, and Natural Resources. Speaker: Patricia I. Vasquez, Independent Energy Expert, Former Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace. http://www.wilsoncenter.org
Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
9:30 a.m. ATLANTIC COUNCIL - INDIAN - NUCLEAR — Is the Indian Nuclear Tiger Changing Its Stripes? Data, Interpretation, and Fact. A discussion with Dr. Gaurav Kampani, Transatlantic Fellow, International Relations and Security, Norwegian Institute of Defense Studies; Toby Dalton, Deputy Director, Nuclear Policy Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Moderator: Dr. Bharath Gopalaswamy, Deputy Director, South Asia Center, Atlantic Council. http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/events/upcoming-events/detail/sac-20140321
Location: 1030 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor (West Tower).
10 a.m. DUNCAN, HOLDER - SCHOOL DISCPLINE — Secretary Duncan will join Attorney General Eric Holder and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon in discussing the importance of universal access to preschool and the need to reduce "unnecessary and unfair school discipline practices and other barriers to equity and opportunity at all levels of education". NOTE: All media must present government-issued photo I.D. (such as a drivers license) as well as valid media credentials. Media must RSVP to Stephen Ratner at 202-514-2007 or Stephen.Ratner@usdoj.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT, Thursday, March 20, 2014. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Stephen.Ratner@usdoj.gov.
Location: J.O. Wilson Elementary School, 660 K St. N.E.
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10GBASE-T - WEB EVENT — Gigaom Research hosts a webinar on A Guide to 10GBASE-T for Infrastructure Pros. https://go.gigaom.com/WebinarIntel32614.html?WebinarSourceSource1
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. ATLANTIC COUNCIL - UKRAINE - MCCAIN, DURBIN - CONFERENCE CALL — CONFERENCE CALL -- Crisis in Ukraine: A Bipartisan Response to an 'Illegitimate' Crimea A discussion with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), moderated by Atlantic Council President & CEO Frederick Kempe. DIAL IN: 1-800-311-9410 USA.
The passcode is 28369050.
Contacts: RSVP to press@AtlanticCouncil.org
On the Net: http://AtlanticCouncil.org
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. NHC ANNUAL BUDGET FORUM — National Housing Conference forum providing congressional staff and housing stakeholders a look at the President's FY 2015 budget request for housing programs set in the context of both great housing need and the many people working to serve that need. Budget Forum panelists represent the spectrum of housing, from homelessness to homeownership and from the state and local level to the federal level. A presentation of housing need data from Housing Landscape 2014 will frame the discussion.
Location: Main Auditorium, Capitol Visitor Center.
Contacts: Liza Getsinger, lgetsinger@nhc.org, 202-466-2121 ext 248
Notes: Register at http://www.cvent.com/events/nhc-s-2014-annual-budget-forum/event-summary-78723f5e07f6452e90d27bfd90ab06d2.aspx
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MITCHELL FORUM - KOREAN AIRFORCE - KIM — The Air Force Association's Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies welcomes Lt. Gen. Hyungchul Kim, Vice Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force, as the guest speaker for an upcoming Mitchell Forum. http://www.afa.org/MitchellInstitute1 CONTACT: Merri Shaffer, 1-703-247-5847, mshaffer@afa.org
Location: Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 S. Orme St., Arlington, VA 22204.
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11 a.m. DON'T PICK THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS — Did you know that it is illegal to pick a cherry blossom? Instead of joining the criminal ranks, the Crime Museum is hosting an origami cherry blossom demonstration for folks to create their very own beautiful - and perfectly legal - souvenir. Demonstrations will be every Friday during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Location: museums lobby, Metros Gallery Place station (Arena exit), at 575 7th Street, NW.
Contacts: (202) 393-1099
On the Net: www.crimemuseum.org
11 a.m. GEORGE WASHINGTON'S ROOM RE-OPENING — After undertaking the largest restorations to George Washingtons Mansion, Mount Vernon will re-open to visitors what Washington called his "New Room.. George Washington re-enactor, curatorial and restoration experts.. The press preview is closed to public visitors. Cameras and other equipment will be allowed inside the New Room during the press preview only. For conservation reasons, equipment is not permitted in the Mansion during public tours. Public tours of the space begin Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m.
Location: George Washingtons Mount Vernon Mansion, South end of the GW Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Notes: Due to space limitations, RSVPs are required. Please contact Melissa Wood at mwood@mountvernon.org or 703.799.5203 by 5 p.m., Thursday, March 20.
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AFTERNOON
12 p.m. ATLANTIC COUNCIL - GULF STATES - YOUTH ACTIVISM — Breaking Taboos: Youth Activism in the Gulf States. discussion with Kristin Smith Diwan, Visiting Senior Fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council; Marc Lynch, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University. Moderator: Danya Greenfield, Acting Director, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council. http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/events/upcoming-events/detail/breaking-taboos-youth-activism-in-the-gulf-states
Location: 1030 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor.
12 p.m. HERITAGE - CVN - ROSE — Conservative Women's Network "Overcoming the Greatest Destroyer of Peace with Lila Rose, President of Live Action.
Location: Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE.
Contacts: RSVP to Camille Hart chart@cblpi.org
12 p.m. HERITAGE - U.S. - MIDDLE EAST POLICY — The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid. http://www.heritage.org/events/2014/03/lost-spring
Location: 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.
Contacts: RSVP to (202) 675-1752
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12:30 p.m. ARLINGTON BURIAL - VIETNAM WAR — Burial service for service members from the Vietnam War open for media coverage. The full military honors burial service for seven service members from the Vietnam War. The remains will be buried as a group in a single casket: Air Force Capt. Valmore W. Bourque; Air Force 1st Lt. Robert G. Armstrong; Air Force Staff Sgt. Ernest J. Halvorson; Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore B. Phillips; Air Force Airman 1st Class Eugene Richardson; Army Staff Sgt. Lawrence Woods; Army Pfc. Charles P. Sparks. Air Force Lt. Col. Melinda Morgan Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) Public Affairs Office (703) 699-1169 melinda.morgan@osd.mil www.dtic.mil/dpmo For more information: http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=16589
Location: meet on Memorial Avenue by 12:30 p.m., Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211.
1 p.m. SECRETARY OF LABOR PEREZ - MINIMUM WAGE — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez and Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti will hold a discussion on the need to raise the federal minimum wage during tour of the restaurant. RSVP to: Email: uddyback-fortson.lenore@dol.gov or hawkins.joanna@dol.gov
Location: Shake Shack, 800 F St. NW.
Contacts: Leni Fortson, Joanna Hawkins 215-861-5102, 215-861-5101
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m. U.S. WATER TECHNOLOGIES SHOWCASE — Innovators in the U.S. water sector will host technology demonstrations in the Exhibit Hall during and immediately after the launch event. The on-stage portion will run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the State Departments Dean Acheson Auditorium, and technology providers will exhibit their solutions in the buildings Exhibit Hall from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Press may begin arriving at 12:15 p.m. at the 23rd Street entrance of the U.S. Department of State. Final access time for press: 12:45 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. Media RSVP to Kira Vuille-Kowing at 202-647-1511 or OES-PA-DG@state.gov
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1:45 p.m. REPUBLICANS - 'OBAMACARE' ANNIVERSARY — Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Jerry Moran, and National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden will hold a press call on the fourth anniversary of ObamaCare to discuss "the negative impact the healthcare law continues to have for Americans and what it means for the 2014 elections."
Contacts: Press Office, 202-479-7070
Notes: Dial: 888-603-9214. Passcode: GOP.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. WILSON CENTER - GERMANY AND UKRAINE — "Germany and the Crisis with Ukraine and Russia." With Dr. Klaus Scharioth, Former Ambassador of Germany to the United States (2006-2011); Director, Mercator Fellowship in International Affairs.
Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Notes: Media guests, including TV crews, are welcome and should RSVP directly to kristina.terzieva@wilsoncenter.org
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3 p.m. NASA ASTEROID TELECONFERENCE — NASA will host a media teleconference to discuss the same-day release of its Asteroid Initiative Announcement of Opportunities. Telecon participants are: Greg Williams, deputy associate administrator for policy and plans, NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate; James Reuther, deputy associate administrator for programs, NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate; Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Notes: Media who want to participate in the teleconference should contact Trent Perrotto at trent.j.perrotto@nasa.gov or 202-358-1100 by 2 p.m. Friday.
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. WILSON CENTER - POPULATION, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT — The Environmental Change and Security Program hosts discussion on : Make it Count: Evaluating Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) Programming. Speakers: Vik Mohan, Medical Director, Blue Ventures; John Pielemeier, Independent Consultant; Moderator: Roger-Mark De Souza, Director of Population, Environmental Security, and Resilience, Wilson Center. http://pages.wilsoncenter.org/03212014\_ECSP\_Registration.html
Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. CRISIS IN THE CRIMEA — Crisis in the Crimea Implications for Ukraine, Russia, and the West. Speakers: Volodymyr Dubovyk, Odessa National University, Ukraine; Oleksandr Fisun, Kharkiv National University, Ukraine; Dmitry Gorenburg, CNA, Harvard University; Viatcheslav Morozov, University of Tartu, Estonia. Moderator: Cory Welt, The George Washington University. RSVP: http://go.gwu.edu/Crimea2014 For more information: http://www.elliottschool.org/events/calendar.cfm?fuseaction=ViewMonthDetail&yr=2014&mon=32379
Location: Lindner Family Commons, Room 602, 1957 E Street NW.
4 p.m. CATO - KIM JONG II — DEAR READER: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il. http://www.cato.org/events/dear-reader-unauthorized-autobiography-kim-jong-il
Location: Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW.
Notes: To register to attend this event, click the button below and then submit the form on the page that opens, or email events@cato.org, fax (202) 371-0841, or call (202) 789-5229 by 4:00PM on Thursday, March 20, 2014.
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EVENING
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7:20 a.m. FEDERAL RESERVE GOVERNOR JEREMY STEIN — Delivers remarks at the International Research Forum on Monetary Policy on Incorporating Financial-Stability Considerations into a Monetary-Policy Framework. Contact: Joe Pavel, Federal Reserve Board, (202) 452-6469 or joe.pavel@frb.gov (Media must register in advance)
Location: William McChesney Martin Federal Reserve Board Building, Dining Room E, 20th and C streets, N.W
Notes: Remarks will be webcast live at: http://www.ustream.tv/federalreserve
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. THE JERUSALEM FUND — Opening reception for The Jerusalem Fund Gallery Al-Quds "Portraits of Denial & Desire: photographs by John Halaka.
Location: 2425 Virginia Ave NW.
Contacts: 202-338-1958
6:30 p.m. FEDERAL RESERVE - STEIN — International Research Forum on Monetary Policy on Incorporating Financial-Stability Considerations into a Monetary-Policy Framework. Contact: Joe Pavel, Federal Reserve Board, (202) 452-6469 or joe.pavel@frb.gov
Location: William McChesney Martin Federal Reserve Board Building, Dining Room E, 20th and C streets, N.W.
On the Net: http://www.ustream.tv/federalreserve
Notes: (Media must register in advance)
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