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House Cmte Schedule

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
UPDATED: 09/03/08
9:00 AM - LABOR
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HUMAN SERVICES
9:00 AM - COMMERCE
10:30 AM - TOURISM, OUTDOOR RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
12:00 PM - SENIOR HEALTH, SECURITY & RETIREMENT


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
UPDATED: 09/04/08
9:00 AM - AGRICULTURE
12:00 PM - MILITARY, VETERANS AFFAIRS & HOMELAND SECURITY
12:30 PM - APPROPRIATIONS

 
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
UPDATED: 09/05/08
1:00 PM - TRANSPORTATION
2:30 PM - FAMILIES & HUMAN SERVICES
2:30 PM - COMMERCE & TOURISM


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
UPDATED: 09/05/08
1:00 PM - NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, AGRICULTURE, AND HUNTING, FISHING OUTDOOR RECREATION


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
UPDATED: 08/28/08
9:00 AM - AGRICULTURE
1:00 PM - ENERGY POLICY & PUBLIC UTILITIES
1:00 PM - FAMILIES AND HUMAN SERVICES AND APPROPRIATIONS:DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (9/11/2008)

 
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September, 2008
5-6  The Science and Practice of Prescribed Fire.   (Sponsored by Michigan Prescribed Fire Council )
0  Location: Forum Room at the Historical Library Complex , Lansing

5  Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs Meeting
10:00 AM  Location: L.I.S.D. TECH Center, 1372 N. Main Street, Classroom 2,, Adrian

5  Road to Victory Rally  (Sponsored by Republican National Committee)
3:00 PM  Location: Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights  Senator John McCain, Cindy McCain, Gov. Sarah Palin

5  Protest against outsourcing policies of Bush, McCain, and Palin
3:00 PM  Location: Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights  U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton

5  ACLU to Hold Open House to Introduce Community to New Home of Justice
6:00 PM  Location: 2966 Woodward Ave., Detroit

5  ACLU of Michigan to Unveil Dearborn Artist’s Mural at Open House Celebration
6:00 PM  Location: 2966 Woodward Ave. , Detroit

6  U. S. Rep. Sander M. Levin's BIrthday
0  Location:

6  Democratic State Convention and State Central Committee Meeting
0  Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

6  Derek Smiertka's Annual House Party to benefit Midwest AIDS Prevention Project & Michigan Equality Education Fund
6:00 PM  Location: 1906 Pinecrest, Ferndale

7  Congresswoman Candice Miller walks in the Richmond Good Old Days Parade!
1:00 PM  Location: Richmond Michigan- 34080 Armada Ridge, Richmond, MI 48062 (Near corner of Lowe Plank and Armada Ridge), Richmond

8  Board of State Canvassers Meeting
10:00 AM  Location: 426 Capitol Building, Lansing

8  Green Team Majority Fund Reception  (Sponsored by Representative Kevin Green)
6:00 PM  Location: The Home of Joel & Lee Anne Langlois, Grand Rapids  

8  Women's Club Meeting  (Sponsored by MaComb County Republicans)
7:30 PM  Location: Macomb County Republican Headquarters, Shelby Township

9  Council for Labor & Economic Growth Quarterly Meeting
1:30 PM  Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit

10  Breakfast Reception in Honor of Amy Peterman 39th District House Candidate
7:30 AM  Location: Michigan Restaurant Association, Lansing

10   Fundraiser for 97th District State Representative Candidate Kathy Wilton
11:00 AM  Location: Karoub and Associates, 121 W. Allegan St. , Lansing

10  Michigan's Women's Commission Meeting
1:00 PM  Location: 110 West Michigan, Suite 800, Lansing

10  Reception for John Walsh - Candidate for 19th House District
5:00 PM  Location: Radisson Hotel, Livonia  Attorney General Mike Cox

10  Fundraising Reception for Jim Stamas Candidate for 98th House District
5:00 PM  Location: Country Club of Lansing, Lansing

10  Hamtramck United Evening of Discriminating Drag   (Sponsored by Michigan Equality)
8:00 PM  Location: Shadow Bar , Hamtramck

11  Campaign Luncheon Fundraiser for Tom Ginster 70th District State Rep Candidate
11:30 AM  Location: Governor's Room, Karoub & Associates , Lansing

11  SEPTEMBER 11 ISSUES & IDEAS FORUM - “The Coming Century of Liberty”
12:00 PM  Location: The Mackinac Room, 5th Floor, House Office Building, Lansing  David Boaz - Executive Vice President of the Cato Institute

11  Fundraiser for District 5 County Commissioner Susan Doherty
5:30 PM  Location: Champane's Wine Cellar & International Marketplace , Warren

12-14  Republican Liberty Caucus National Convention
0  Location: Crowne Plaza Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus

12   Statewide conference in response to hate crimes in Michigan  (Sponsored by Michigan Department of Civil Rights)
7:30 AM  Location: MSU Kellogg Center, 55 South Harrison Rd., East Lansing

12  Schuitmaker Third Annual Golf Outing
9:00 AM  Location: Heritage Glen, Paw Paw

12  Rossman Public Relations 20th Anniversary Open House
4:00 PM  Location: The Rossman House, 920 N. Washington Ave. , Lansing

13-14  Camp Millie  (Sponsored by Democratic Progressive Caucus)
0  Location: UAW Region 1C, Flint

13  Sen. Mark Jansen's Birthday
0  Location:

13-19  International Human Rights Conference
8:00 AM  Location: MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit

13  Wayne County Sorjourner Truth Republican Women;s Club
9:00 AM  Location: 1020 Washington Blvd. , Detroit

13  Leadership Summit on Michigan Asian Pacific American Issues  (Sponsored by Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs,)
10:00 AM  Location: East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Rd.,, East Lansing

14  Annual Womens' Luncheon Fundraiser  (Sponsored by Clinton Township Democratic Club)
0  Location: Crank's Catering, Warren

15  Macomb County Republican Party Meeting
7:00 PM  Location: MCRP Headquarters, Shelby Township

16  U. S. Rep. Dale Kildee's Birthday
0  Location:

16  2008 Michigan Chamber Future Forum & Annual Meeting
1:00 PM  Location: Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing

16  Michigan Association of Health Plans Pinnacle Awards Reception
6:00 PM  Location: Lansing Center, Lansing  

17-19  SBM Annual Meetings  (Sponsored by State Bar of Michigan)
0  Location: Hyatt Regency, Dearborn

17  September St. Patrick's Party Fundraiser  (Sponsored by Ken Lamar for County Commissioner)
5:30 PM  Location: Dooley's Tavern, Sterling Heights

17  Fundraiser for Holly Hughes Candidate for 91st House District
6:00 PM  Location: Van Andel Suite - Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids  Terri Lynn Land

18  Rep. Richard LaBlanc's Birthday
0  Location:

18-19  Regional Policy Conference 2008 West Michigan  (Sponsored by GR Chamber of Commerce)
0  Location: Grand Rapids

18  Breakfast Reception in Honor of Republican Candidate for 61st District Larry DeShazor
7:30 AM  Location: Governor's Room, Karoub & Associates , Lansing

18  Supreme Challenger Fundraiser  (Sponsored by Democratic Justic Caucus)
5:30 PM  Location: Arbor Brewing Company, Ann Arbor

18  Grand Gathering of Friends
9:00 PM  Location: J.W. Marriott Hotel, Grand Rapids  Speaker Pro Tem Michael Sak

19  Fundraiser for State Rep. John Proos
0  Location: Point O' Woods Golf and Country Club

19  Rep. Darwin Booher's Birthday
0  Location:

19  Birmingham Republican Women's Club Luncheon
12:00 PM  Location: Birmingham Athletic Club , Birmingham

20  World's Largest Truck Convoy   (Sponsored by Special Olympics)
8:00 AM  Location: Ingham Intermediate School District - Main Campus, Mason

21  AIDS WALK MICHIGAN – Ann Arbor 2008
1:00 PM  Location:

22  3rd Annual Booher Golf Outing
9:00 AM  Location: St. Ives Golf Resort, Stanwood

24  Ten Over the Next Ten  (Sponsored by Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce)
5:30 PM  Location: Radisson Hotel, Lansing

24  St. Clair Shores Republican Committee Meeting
7:00 PM  Location: Rose's Family Restaurant, St. Clair Shores

24  Ingham County Republican Executive Committee Meeting
7:00 PM  Location: Meridan Township Services Center, Okemos

25  Fall Fundraiser for Rep. Richard E. Hammel
11:00 AM  Location: The Governor's Room, Lansing  

25  Annual Democrats in Action Dinner  (Sponsored by Eaton County Democratic Party)
6:00 PM  Location: Grand Ledge County Club, Grand Ledge

26  Rep. Geoff Hansen's Birthday
0  Location:

27  Barn Bash 2008   (Sponsored by Western Washtenaw Democrats)
4:00 PM  Location: 12075 Island Lake Road, Dexter

28  Rep. Gabe Leland's Birthday
0  Location:

28  Sandy Levin for Congress Birthday Party Fundraiser
4:00 PM  Location: Joe Dumars' Fieldhouse & Restaurant, Shelby Township

30  Rep. Brian Palmer's Birthday
0  Location:

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  November, 2008  (13 Events)
  December, 2008  (12 Events)


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• Rogers: Change Equals GOP Congress
• Former Union Steward Passionate About Education
• Court Candidate Back Off Ballot
• Tonya Harding With A Microphone
• MI Back As a Battleground State
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