Douglas Shulman, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner, to Address the National Press Club

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Apr 01, 2010, 06:30 ET

WASHINGTON, April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Douglas Shulman, the 47th Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, will discuss his role in overseeing the collection of $2.4 trillion in tax revenue at a National Press Club Luncheon on April 5.

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From a plane crashing into a IRS building in Texas in February to the growing Tea-party movement that scrutinizes government spending, there is a new focus on how the government collects taxes. Handling these issues on top of rules for Haiti donations and other changes to the tax laws are just a sampling of the responsibilities Shulman holds.

With American's household budget still tighter than in years past, Shulman faces numerous challenges in making sure the government gets the money it needs without making overall economic problems worse.

The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and Shulman's remarks will begin at 1:00, followed by a question-and-answer session. Advance reservations should be made by calling (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. Cost of luncheon admission is $17 for National Press Club members, $28 for their guests and $35 for general admission.

Credentialed press may cover this event with proper ID.

The National Press Club is located at 14th and F Streets, NW, one block west of Metro Center. For more information about the Club and its programs go to press.org.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB The National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. Founded in 1908, the Club has 3,500 members representing most major news organizations. Each year, the Club holds more than 2,000 events including news conferences, luncheons and panels, and more than 250,000 guests come through its doors.

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