Upcoming Events
A panel discussion on the New Tax Law
Thursday, April 26th from 6:30-9 p.m.
At The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
1307 New York Ave. N.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Panelists:
Howard Berger ’71, Special Counsel, Covington & Burling
David Hawkings ’82, Senior Editor, CQ Roll Call
Moderated by:
Amy Wolaver, Director, Bucknell Institute for Public Policy
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