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Dear claisse, Uncle Sam Wants YOU and so does the Center for Inquiry Office of Public Policy! Come to Washington to see change in action! Civic Days at the Capital July 18-21, 2009 Register NOW for four days of immersion in the excitement of Washington D.C. * Hear what's on Congress's agenda right now * Learn how lobbying works * Meet and hear from congressional staffers * Learn about The Credibility Project, an analysis of the 650 global warming denier experts * Visit the National Archives and other historical sites * Go on a walking tour of Robert Green Ingersoll's life in Washington * Lobby your own members of Congress (with a little help from your friends) Where: CFI Office of Public Policy, 621 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington DC 20003, near Eastern Market Metro on the Orange and Blue Lines. Schedule (tentative-Congress sets the agenda in Washington) Saturday, July 18 * Arrivals and Welcome at the Center for Inquiry. Sunday, July 19 * What's moving through the Congress? Briefing by Toni Van Pelt and Ruth Mitchell * The Credibility Project, a presentation by Thomas O?Brien and Stu Jordan * Community Networking, a presentation by Reba Wooden * Private visit to the National Archives * Teaming up, role playing, and training * Private briefing with congressional staff members Monday, July 20 * Ingersoll's Life in DC, 1.5 mile, 2 hour walking tour * Briefing about current issues by a member of Congress (TBA) * Tour of the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum * Group photo in front of the Library of Congress * Training and coordinating our lobbying appointments July 21 Tuesday * Day in Congress, beginning with breakfast in the Rayburn House Office Building cafeteria * Meetings with your legislators, optional attendance at congressional briefings or hearings To register, please visit http://ga1.org/center_for_inquiry/events/civic_days Hotel Information: Washington DC Accommodations is holding a block of rooms at the Donovan House Hotel for CFI Civic Days for $119 single or double occupancy. Rooms must be guaranteed with a credit card and a email confirmation will be provided. For reservations, contact Marilyn Matthews at 1-800-554-2220, ext. 101, Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Donovan House is a Thompson Hotel, one of Washington's newest boutique hotels located near the White House district in the heart of downtown DC. The hotel is a high-fashion, multi-million dollar renovation located on the corner of Thomas Circle and 14th Street, NW. The lobby is sleek and modern with cozy seating and dramatic lighting, making it a great meeting place. Parking is conveniently available on site. The McPherson Square Metro stop is only four blocks from the hotel. Questions? Contact Toni Van Pelt This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202 546-2330. Register now for four exciting days in the nation's capital! To register, please go to http://ga1.org/center_for_inquiry/events/civic_days Can't make it for Civic Days? Please consider a donation to help us continue our work. To donate securely online, please visit: https://secure.ga1.org/05/support_a_community_of_reason