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Law Day 2008
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Time: 1pm - 3:00pm
Location: Northeast Hall and Pavilion, Jefferson Building
Contact: Barbara Moore, (bmoo@loc.gov)
The Law Library has assembled a panel of experts to examine what "The Rule of Law" means to established and to emerging countries. The program is free and open to the public, though seating is limited and advance reservations are required.
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Former Oklahoma Representative Mickey Edwards Discusses Book on Conservatism
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Law Library of Congress Multimedia Center, Madison Building
Contact: Alisa Carrel, (acar@loc.gov)
Former Congressman Mickey Edwards presented a talk on his newly published book "Reclaiming Conservatism: How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost—And How It Can Find Its Way Back." A book signing followed.
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"Terrorism Trials - Some Experiences from US Allies" Lecture by Dr. James Renwick
Date: Monday, January 14, 2008
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: Law Library Multimedia Room, Madison Building
Contact: Alisa Carrel, (acar@loc.gov)
Dr. James Renwick, an Australian Barrister, is a visiting Fulbright Scholar at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Reservations Required.
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Law Library Staff Reunion
Date: December 13, 2007
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Northeast Hall and Pavilion, Jefferson Building
Contact: Alisa Carrel, (acar@loc.gov)
The Law Library held a staff reunion to honor the individuals who have contributed their time and talent to the institution. Current and former employees will be recognized for their dedication.
"Extraordinary Rendition: Constitutional Issues" A Speaker Series Panel Discussion
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
Location: West Dining Room, 6th Floor, Madison Building
Contact: Leon Scioscia, (lsci@loc.gov)
A panel discussion featuring Louis Fisher, Law Library of Congress; Heather Sawyer, House Committee on the Judiciary; Daniel Huff, Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Reservations Required.
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Native American Heritage Month Law Panel Discussion
Date: November 28, 2007
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: West Dining Room, 6th Floor, Madison Building
Contact: Leon Scioscia, (lsci@loc.gov)
“Indian Religious Freedom, to Litigate or Legislate?” Featuring Dean Suagee (Cherokee), Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne & Hodulgee Muscogee) and Kevin Gover (Pawnee). Moderated by Lou Fisher, Law Library.
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Native American Heritage Month Hoop Dance Performance
Date: November 15, 2007
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building
Contact: Leon Scioscia, (lsci@loc.gov)
World Hoop Dance Champions, Dallas Chief Eagle (Rosebud Sioux) and Jasmine Pickner (Crow Creek Sioux), share with audiences an ancient hoop dance story. In partnership with American Folklife Center.
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Panel Discussion "Strickland v. Washington and the Effective Assistance of Counsel Standard"
Date: November 7, 2007
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Montpelier Room, 6th Floor, Madison Building
Contact: Alisa Carrel, (acar@loc.gov)
A panel discussion, co-sponsored by the Law Library of Congress and the Constitution Project, featuring retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Reservations Required.
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Native American Heritage Month Keynote Program
Date: November 6, 2007
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Mumford Room, 6th Floor, Madison Building
Contact: Leon Scioscia, (lsci@loc.gov)
Congressman Tom Cole (Chickasaw), OK-4, delivers the keynote address. Ethnic food sampling follows. Native American Heritage Month is co-sponsored by the Law Library and Office of Workforce Diversity.
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Native American Heritage Month Lecture
Date: November 2, 2007
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: Mumford Room, 6th Floor, Madison Building
Contact: Leon Scioscia, (lsci@loc.gov)
Dr. Loriene Roy (Anishinabe), American Library Association President, discusses her national reading club for Native American children. Reception follows. In partnership with Center for the Book.
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Film Series: Eyes on the Prize
Date: October 3, 2007
Time: 6pm
Location: Pickford Theatre, Madison Building
Contact: Alisa Carrel, (acar@loc.gov)
This year’s film series, sponsored jointly by the Law Library and Tufts University, will focus on Civil Rights. A panel discussion and reception follows the screening. Reservations Required.
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Speaker Series: "National Security and the Rule of Law"
Date: September 17, 2007
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: Montpelier Room, 6th Floor, Madison Building
Contact: Alisa Carrel, (acar@loc.gov)
The Law Library and the Constitution Project will co-sponsor a panel discussion featuring Charlie Savage, Mickey Edwards, Mort Halperin, and moderator Virginia Sloan. Reservations Required.
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Panel Discussion “National Security and the Constitution”
Date: September 12, 2007
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Location: Law Library Multimedia Room, Madison Building
Contact: Alisa Carrel, (acar@loc.gov)
A panel discussion featuring Louis Fisher, Law Library of Congress; Brian McKeon, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; and Michael O’Neill, Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Reservations Required.
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175th Anniversary Gala
Date: July 14, 2007
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Great Hall, Jefferson Building
Contact: Leon Scioscia, (lsci@loc.gov)
A Gala dinner was held in the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building to mark the 175th Anniversary of the creation of the Law Library of Congress. By invitation only.
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