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The 2008 Washington Conference will provide you with the latest information on NADA’s success in advocating the concerns of dealers to Washington lawmakers. The schedule includes in-depth legislative briefings and guest speakers from the White House, the U.S. Congress and the media. Register today to be the “Voice of the Dealer.”

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Schedule

All events take place at the Hilton Washington unless otherwise noted.

Monday, September 15
7:30 am – 12 noon	NADA Executive Committee Meeting Hemisphere Room
7:30 am – 4:30 pm	Washington Conference Registration Concourse
9 am – 11 am	Media Relations Workshop Thoroughbred Room David Bartlett Senior Vice President Levick Strategic Communications
11:15 am – 12:15 pm	DEAC Overview Thoroughbred Room
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm	Delegates' Luncheon International Ballroom East
1:45 pm – 4 pm	Inside Washington Briefing Georgetown Room The Hon. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) Republican Conference Chairman U.S. House of Representatives
5 pm – 7 pm	Welcome Reception Gazebo (International Ballroom East in case of inclement weather)
6:30 pm - 9 pm	DEAC Presidents Club Reception and Dinner (by invitation only) U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hall of Flags The Hon. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) Republican Whip U.S. Senate Buses to the U.S. Chamber will leave from the T Street entrance on the terrace level of the Hilton Washington at 5:45 pm; return shuttles begin at 8:45 pm
Tuesday, September 16
7 am – 2 pm	Washington Conference Registration Concourse
7:15 am – 8:45 am	Delegates' Breakfast International Ballroom East Mary Peters Secretary of Transportation
9 am – 12:15 pm	General Session  International Ballroom Center   Josh Bolten White House  Chief of Staff    Charlie Cook  Political Analyst     Rep. James E. Clyburn, (D-SC) Majority Whip Michael Beschloss Author and NBC Presidential Historian Annette Sykora NADA Chairman Raymond Ciccolo NADA Government Relations Chairman David Westcott DEAC Chairman   Phil Brady NADA President
12 noon – 1:15 pm	Delegates' Luncheon International Ballroom East
12 noon – 5:00 pm	Capitol Hill Visits & Delegates' Open House NADA Legislative Office, 412 First St., S.E. Washington, D.C. Buses will run between the T Street entrance on the terrace level of the Hilton Washington and the NADA Legislative Office on Capitol Hill between noon and 5 pm.  Please note: entrances of the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings are now equipped with airport-type sensors.
6 pm – 8 pm	Congressional Reception National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue, N.W. Buses to the National Museum for Women in the Arts will leave from the T Street entrance on the terrace level of the Hilton Washington at 5:30 pm; the return shuttle begins at 7:30 pm