Congressman Fattah Announces Public Schedule for the Week of September 8
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) announced his public schedule for the week of September 8, 2014. As Congress returns to Washington tomorrow from August recess, Fattah will highlight his legislative priorities in a series of meetings, speaking engagements, and public appearances in both Philadelphia and Washington. Highlights of his public schedule are below.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
The Congressman will kick off the week by participating in two back to school events in the district. First, he will attend the House of Umoja's "Million Father March," which encourages fathers to become more involved in their children's education. The group will march to Guy Bulford Universal Charter School, and end at Commodore John Barry Promise Academy. He will then attend opening day activities at Learning in New Context, or LINC, one of the city's new public high schools. (Philadelphia)
The Congressman will join healthcare professionals and stakeholders at a reception celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Nursing Workforce Development Programs. (DC)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
The Congressman will attend VNG.CO's grand opening of their flagship compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility, located at the BP gas station on Abbottsford Avenue. (Philadelphia)
The Congressman will meet with the Honorable John Edward Porter, Chairman of Research!America on behalf of his work on medical research. (DC)
Later in the day, the Congressman will meet with Margaret Anderson, Executive Director of FasterCures and members from United for Medical Research. (DC)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
On behalf of the Fattah Neuroscience Initiative and his ongoing work to increase research funding for Alzheimer's and other dementias, the Congressman will meet with Dr. Dennis Gillings, head of the World Dementia Council. (DC)
Congressman Fattah will be honored by the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence at their anniversary celebration. The event marks the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and 30th anniversary of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act on Capitol Hill. (DC)
The Congressman will attend the 36th Annual Ambassador's Ball for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (DC)
The Congressman will attend the PhRMA Research and Hope Awards honoring individuals and organizations that have played crucial roles in the research fight against HIV/AIDS. (DC)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Through his work on the Fattah Neuroscience Initiative, the Congressman will meet with Ron Suskind to discuss his Autism Affinities Project. (DC)
The Congressman will attend the Philadelphia Tribune's "Most Influential African Americans Awards Program. (Philadelphia)
The Congressman will attend the National Day of Service and Remembrance for the formal dedication of The Arlen Specter Center for Public Service at the newly restored Roxboro House at Philadelphia University. (Philadelphia)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
The Congressman will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Penn Medicine University City. (Philadelphia)
The Congressman will attend the Grand Opening Gala of the Robert and Penny Fox Tower, the new seven-story medical research building at the WISTAR Institute. (Philadelphia)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Joining neuroscience thought-leaders, scientists, and researchers from across the country, the Congressman will return to the Staglin Scientific Symposium on Mental Health, part of a two-day event hosted by IMHRO, ONE MIND for Research and the Tug McGraw Foundation. (Rutherford, CA)
While in California Congressman Fattah will visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley on behalf of his national efforts to increase youth mentoring programs. (San Jose, CA)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
The Congressman will attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Center for the Urban Child at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. (Philadelphia)
Note: Subject to change due to House floor proceedings and vote schedule.
SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah
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