NPC Luncheon with Congressman John Dingell, (D) MI

Jun 27 2014

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Jun 27, 2014 at 12:30pm

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Ballroom

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NPC Luncheon


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Rep. John Dingell, the Michigan Democrat who holds the record as the longest-serving U.S. House member ever, will give a speech on "When Congress Worked" at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday June 27. Dingell announced he will retire at the end of his current term, having been a member of the U.S. House for 58 years, serving alongside 11 presidents. He served as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and helped pass legislation including Medicare, the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for Press Club members ( NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $36 for all other non-member tickets. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662 – 7501. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.

NPC Members who wish to attend the pre- luncheon reception must RSVP separately to [email protected] no later than 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception To submit a question in advance, put DINGELL in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.