The Senator’s Week Ahead Schedule: Dec. 3 – Dec. 9
Monday, December 3 at 11:00 a.m. – The Senator will speak at “A Call to Action: Collaboratively Ending Homelessness in Delaware,” hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. This discussion will allow participants to engage in dialogue about strategies, tools and action steps Delaware’s nonprofit executives can take to maximize available resources to end homelessness in the First State. Community Services Building, 100 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE - Closed to press.
Monday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. — The Senator will preside over the Senate until 4:00 p.m. Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Tuesday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m. — The Senator will preside over the Senate until 11:00 a.m. Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Tuesday, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. — The Senator will attend a U.S.-Morocco Business Development Conference hosted by the U.S. Department of State. The conference will focus on Morocco’s economy and America’s trade relationship with Morocco. U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington D.C. – Closed to press.
Wednesday, December 5 at 9:00 a.m. – The Senator will chair a Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs hearing on Mali. The hearing, entitled “AssessingDevelopments in Mali: Restoring Democracy and Reclaiming the North,” will include testimony from the following witnesses: The Honorable Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, U.S. Department of State; The Honorable Earl Gast, Assistant Administrator for Africa, U.S. Agency for International Development; Ms. Amanda Dory, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa, Department of Defense; Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, Senior Associate and Regional Director for Central and West Africa, National Democratic Institute; Ms. Corinne Dufka, Senior Researcher, Africa Division, Human Rights Watch; and Mr. Nii Akuetteh, Independent Policy Researcher. 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Open to press.
Thursday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m. — The Senator will attend and honorary-host the Taste of Delaware celebration of Delaware Day in Washington. On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state in the nation to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Senator Carper and Congressman Carney will be among the many proud Delawareans who attend this event, which is hosted by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and brings Delaware restaurants and beverage-makers. Kennedy Caucus Room, 325 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.
Friday, December 7 at 10:45 a.m. —The Senator will speak at a USDA grant announcement for rural housing development. During the event, Senator Coons will discuss the USDA Rural Development funds that have been allocated for the recruitment, loan packaging, and related activities for prospective self-help housing applicants throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Milford Housing Development Corp., 977 East Masten Circle, Milford, DE – Open to press.
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