U.S. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware

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The Senator’s Week Ahead Schedule: Dec. 10 – Dec. 16

The Week Ahead

Wednesday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. — The Senator will participate in a Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee meeting with labor and progressive community leaders.  The meeting will focus on the economy, job creation, the fiscal cliff and shared legislation priorities for the 113th Congress.  Mansfield Room, S-207, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Thursday, December 13 at 4:00 p.m. — The Senator will preside over the Senate until 5:00 p.m.  Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.

Thursday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m. — The Senator will attend the National Guard’s 376th Birthday Celebration. The National Guard, the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation's longest-enduring institutions, will celebrate its 376th birthday on December 13, 2012. Today, tens of thousands of Guardmembers are serving in harm's way in Iraq and Afghanistan, as the National Guard continues its historic dual mission, providing to the states units trained and equipped to protect life and property, while also providing to the nation units trained, equipped and ready to defend the United States and its interests globablly. G-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.

Saturday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. —The Senator will speak at the Delaware State University Commencement Ceremony. This will be Delaware State University’s first December Commencement to highlight the hard work of 250 new graduates. Reverend Ellis B. Louden, pastor of Mount Zion AME Church in Dover, will serve as commencement speaker.  Delaware State University, 1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE – Open to press.

Saturday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m. —The Senator will attend the Boys Scout Banquet and Eagle Scout Ceremony. Ten Eagle Scouts from Troop 29, of Wilmington, Delaware, will be attending the event and have an opportunity to chat with Senator Coons about service and leadership. Red Clay Presbyterian Assembly Hall, 500 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE

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