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FLOOR SCHEDULE 2 p.m. FLOOR SCHEDULE Meets for morning business.

HOUSE

FLOOR SCHEDULE 2 p.m. FLOOR SCHEDULE Meets for pro forma session.

GENERAL CALENDAR

10:15 a.m. ENERGY The Brookings Institution holds a discussion on energy issues facing the next president, with Sen. Lamar Alexander. Location: 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: 202/797-6105

10:30 a.m. FAMILIES The Family Research Council will host a screening and panel discussion of the documentary film “Demographic Winter: The Decline of the Human Family.” “Demographic Winter” explores what sponsors say are the severe economic and social consequences of family decline and plummeting birthrates worldwide. The film with be screened and then followed by a panel discussion. Panelists will include Patrick Fagan, Family Research Council, Allan Carlson, World Congress of Families and John Mueller, Ethics and Public Policy Center. Location: FRC Media Center, 801 G St. NW. Notes: A complimentary lunch will be served. Please RSVP either online (www.frc.org) or by phone (800/225-4008)

11 a.m. BARR Former Rep. Bob Barr holds a news conference to discuss his future plans. Location: National Press Club. Contact: Audrey Mullen, 703/548-1160

11:30 a.m. PREVENTING HIV/AIDS The AIDS Institute hosts a discussion. “Preventing HIV/AIDS in the United States: A Focus on CDCs HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs.” The evnt will include Presentations by: Julie Scofield, Executive Director, National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD), Washington, D.C.; Dr. Marjorie Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Gay Mens Health Crisis (GMHC), New York City, N.Y.; Dr. Richard Wolitski, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, Atlanta Ga.; Suzanne Miller, Public Policy Associate, The AIDS Institute, Washington, D.C.; and (moderator) Carl Schmid, Director of Federal Affairs, The AIDS Institute, Washington, D.C. Location: Room 2105, Rayburn House Office Building. Contact: 202/835-8373

Noon NUCLEAR ENERGY The Wilson International Center for Scholars holds a discussion with Amb. Greg Schulte, U.S. Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, on nuclear energy and proliferation. Location: 5th floor conference room, Wilson Center, Reagan Trade Center. Contact: Sharon McCarter, 202/691-4016

Noon POLAND-IRAQ The Polish ambassador to Iraq, Lt. Gen. Edward Pietrzyk, will address the October 2008 withdrawal of Poland’s military presence in Iraq and his observations of the situation on the ground, sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute. Location: 12th floor, AEI, 1150 17th St. NW. Contact: Sara Huneke, 202/862-4870

12:15-2 p.m. HEALTH DISPARITIES-RACIAL The Alliance for Health Reform and The Commonwealth Fund sponsor a luncheon briefing, “Racial and Ethnic Disparities: States and Feds to the Rescue?” Background: The Commonwealth Fund has recently released a comprehensive chartbook on racial and ethnic disparities by Dr. Bruce Siegel of George Washington University and others. Researcher Brian Smedley has laid out, in a new Health Affairs article, ways in which disparities can be addressed through state-level health reform. These two publications provide a jumping-off point for the discussion at this briefing. Location: Room G-50, Dirksen Senate Office Building. Contact: 202/789-2300 Note: Lunch available at noon. Please RSVP with contact.

1 p.m. GAYS-HOSPITALS The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, hospital officials, others, hold a telephone briefing to announce the first national rating of hospitals on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender care. Contact: Brad Luna, 202/216-1514 Note: Call-in number: 866-641-2835; passcode: 47274202

1:30 p.m. HEALTH INSURANCE The Commonwealth Fund holds a telephone briefing on a new plan to provide health insurance for nearly all Americans with minimal cost increases or disruptions. Contact: Susan Monheit, 301/652-1558

3-5 p.m. SENIORS ENTITLEMENTS The Woodrow Wilson Center hosts a discussion,” The Seniors Entitlement Crunch: The Politics of Social Security and Medicare Reform.” Participants: Sen. Kent Conrad, DX-N.D, Chairman, Senate Budget Committee; Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H), Ranking Republican, Senate Budget Committee; Assistant Professor Kimberly J. Morgan Department of Political Science, George Washington University; Julie Rovner, Health Correspondent, NPR & Congress Daily. Location: Flom Auditorium, 6th floor, Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Contact: Don Wolfensberger, 202/691-4128

4-5:30 p.m. TAIWAN’S NEW PRESIDENT The Carnegie China Program hosts a discussion, “Taiwan’s New President: Policy Implications for China and the U.S.,” to examine the effect of the new administration on cross-strait relations, notably the policy and security challenges for both China and Taiwan, as well as the implications for U.S. regional policy. Speakers: Bonnie Glaser, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Michael Swaine, a senior associate and heads the China Security Program at the Carnegie Endowment; and (moderator) Douglas H. Paal, director of the Carnegie China Program based in Washington and Beijing. Location: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: Jessica Jennings, 202/939-2265

6 p.m. CLIMATE CHANGE United Nations Foundation holds a reception with Achim Steiner, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, discussing “Seizing the Moment: Climate Change and International Environmental Governance.” Location: 1st floor, UN Foundation, 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: John Anthony, 202/778-1639

• Compiled by the Associated Press and The Washington Times