Education Secretary Arne Duncan Speaks at National Press Club Sept. 30

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Sep 12, 2013, 09:26 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- US Education Secretary Arne Duncan will discuss this year's education priorities at a National Press Club Speakers' event on Monday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m.

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Secretary Duncan looks at today's education challenges, and discusses what he hopes to accomplish in his second term in President Obama's administration. The Secretary leads the push for the President's proposal to provide high-quality early childhood education to low- and moderate income families. He also has been an advocate for lowering interest rates on federal student loans and other efforts to make college affordable for students at all income levels.

The event is open to members of the media, NPC members and their guests. For more information, contact Debra Silimeo, NPC Speakers Committee Member, at 202-706-7410 or [email protected] or Secretary Duncan's Press office at 202-401-1576 or [email protected].

National Press Club Speakers Events are webcast live on press.org. Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NPCLunch, or on Facebook at (facebook.com/PressClubDC) and Twitter (@PressClubDC). Submit questions for speakers in advance and during the live event by sending them to @QNPCLunch on Twitter. Or email a question in advance, type DUNCAN in the subject line and send to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of event.

The Press Club is on the 13th floor, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Credentialed press may cover this event with ID.

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For More Information
Melinda Cooke: 202- 662-7516 or [email protected]

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