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The Nebraska Breakfast is the oldest ongoing gathering of its kind on Capitol Hill. Most Wednesday mornings that Congress is in session, Nebraskans visiting our nation's capital can meet and visit with their congressional delegation. The Nebraska Breakfast originated in 1943. It was the idea of United States Senator Hugh Butler, who wanted to meet informally each week to discuss legislation with other members of the Nebraska delegation. Members of the delegation began inviting guests to the weekly gathering, and soon a tradition was born. This year the breakfast will be held in the Senate Buffet, located on the basement level of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Guests will be able to purchase hot and cold breakfast items in the Dirksen North Cafeteria located just down the hall from the buffet. The cafeteria service begins at 7:30 a.m. Guests are asked to arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. The entrance to the Dirksen Senate Office Building is at 1st and Constitution Ave. NE, about a block northeast of the Capitol building. Space is limited, so please make reservations ahead of time. Nebraska Breakfast 2012 dates: February 1, 8, 15, 29 March 7, 21, 28 April 18, 25 May 9, 16 June 6, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25 August 1 |
