Top Congressional Staffers Speak on Homeland Security – April 12th
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.10.06
On April 12th (from 11-12 EDT), you will have an exceptional opportunity to dial in and hear about the hot topics and legislative agenda for the balance of 2006 from those that really know -- the Senate and House Staff Directors for Homeland Security (both the majority & minority members) (dial-in number: 973-321-1100, pass code: 7239611). This rare joint appearance is being sponsored by the ABA Science & Technology Section's Special Committee on Homeland Security, of which C&M's David Z. Bodenheimer is a vice-chair.
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