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    What to Watch in Washington Today

    Posted:
    05/22/09
    Filed Under:The Capitolist
    The House and Senate have both started their week-long Memorial Day recess, so there's not a lot of action on the Hill today, but the White House is doing enough to make up for it. Here's what's happening in Washington today:
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    *All Day: Senate in recess.

    *All Day: House in recess.

    *All Day: Vice President Biden in Lebanon.

    9:00 a.m.: The President signs the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act in the Rose Garden.

    10:00 a.m.: President Obama delivers the commencement address to the graduates of the Naval Academy in Annapolis.

    10:15 a.m.: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds her first press conference since last week's unpleasantness. Expect follow-up questions.

    11:00 a.m.: Elmo, a secret policy wonk, holds a press conference to tell kids how to avoid the swine flu.

    3:00 p.m.: The president signs the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act.

    Also, it's National Maritime Day.


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