Monday, September 10 at 7:30 a.m. — The Senator will speak to the Public Relations Society of America Delaware Chapter membership meeting. Senator Coons will discuss the evolving state of political communications in government and campaigns, highlighting the increased role of social media and the 2012 Presidential election. Christiana Hilton, 100 Continental Drive Newark, DE — Open to press.
Monday, September 10 at 1:45 p.m. — The Senator will visit North Georgetown Elementary School in the Indian River School District. Principal Rick Evans will give Senator Coons a tour of the school’s English Language Learning classrooms during the visit. 664 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE – Open to press.
Tuesday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. — The Senator will speak at a U.S. Global Leadership Coalition breakfast. The U.S.Global Leadership Coalition is a broad-based network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world. 385 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, September 11 at 10:45 a.m. — The Senator will attend the Congressional Remembrance Ceremony for Eleventh Observance of September 11, 2001. Members of Congress will participate in a bipartisan, bicameral 9/11 Congressional Remembrance Ceremony on the Capitol’s East Front Steps. The venue is the same spot where members spontaneously sang “God Bless America” after a news conference on the day of the attacks 11 years ago. East Front Steps, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.
Tuesday, September 11 at 2:15 p.m. — The Senator will attend a Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting. The meeting will focus on several pieces of legislation and the nomination of the Honorable Richard G. Olson of New Mexico to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. U.S. Capitol Room S-116, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.
Wednesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. — The Senator will attend a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, “The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act.” Witnesses will include Anthony Johnstone of the University of Montana School of Law, Michael A. Carvin of Jones Day, and Elisabeth MacNamara of the League of Women Voters. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. — Open to press.
Wednesday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. — The Senator will speak to members of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Members will be in Washington to meet with lawmakers. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. — Closed to press.
Wednesday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. — The Senator will attend the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ambassadors Ball. To raise vital funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, this black-tie gala hosts members of the Washington Diplomatic Corps, Congressional leaders, and a variety of local and national celebrities. Over the past 33 years, the Ambassadors Ball has raised more than $15 million for the Society’s movement toward a world free of MS. Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Thursday, September 13 at 8:30 a.m. — The Senator will deliver remarks at a National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Breakfast. Senator Coons will discuss his ideas for boosting American innovation and manufacturing, including reauthorization and expansion of the Research and Development Tax Credit and the creation of similar credit for innovative new businesses. Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Thursday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. — The Senator will attend a Senate Judiciary Committee business meeting. The meeting will focus on the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011 (S. 645). 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.
Friday, September 14 at 9:00 a.m. — The Senator will speak at the Delaware National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials(NAHRO) Annual Conference. NAHRO is committed to help create a nation in which all people have decent, safe, affordable housing and economic opportunity in viable, sustainable communities. Dover Downs, 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Friday, September 14 at 11:30 a.m. — The Senator will attend the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Conference Luncheon. This luncheon is a part of the weeklong conference hosted by the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and the Ladies Auxiliary Mutual Relief Association. Dover Sheraton Conference Center, Dover, DE – Open to press.
Friday, September 14 at 1:15 p.m. — The Senator will join Governor Markell in attending the Grand Opening of Acorn Books. Approved for a low interest loan through the Delaware State Small Business Credit Initiative, Acorn Books will offer books and magazines to the greater Kent country region. 1030 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE – Open to press.
Saturday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. — The Senator will attend the annual Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Parade. The Clayton Volunteer Fire Company and the Smyrna Volunteer Fire Company compete in the annual Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association parade in September each year. Dover, DE – Open to press.
Sunday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m. — The Senator will attend the Police Academy Dedication Ceremony for Lt. Joseph L. Szczerba. The ceremony will celebrate the official renaming of the police academy building as the Lt. Joseph L. Szczerba to recognize Joe’s sacrifice and commitment to the training and mentoring of young police officers. Kimberton Police Academy, Kimberton Drive, Newark, DE — Open to press.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
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