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TODAY’S HEADLINERS

Book forum — 9 a.m. — The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research holds a book forum with Brian Anderson, author of “South Park Conservatives: The Revolt Against Liberal Media Bias.” Location: Wohlstetter Conference Center, AEI, 1150 17th St. NW, 12th floor. Contact: 202/862-4871.

Conservative women’s luncheon — noon — The Heritage Foundation and the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute hold a conservative women’s network luncheon, “Conservative Tidal Wave: How Conservative Media Has Flooded the Marketplace.” The speaker is Marji Ross, president and publisher of Regnery Publishing. Location: Lehrman Auditorium, Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE. Contact: 202/675-1752.

PRESIDENT BUSH

Travels to Belmont, N.C., to discuss the Central American Free Trade Agreement.

ECONOMIC REPORTS

8:30 a.m. — Census Bureau releases a report on manufacturing and trade: inventories and sales for May 2005. Location: 14th Street between E Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Contact: 202/482-2235.

8:30 a.m. — Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Producer Price Index for June 2005. Location: 200 Constitution Ave. NW. Contact: 202/691-5902.

9:15 a.m. — Federal Reserve Board releases a report on industrial production and capacity utilization for June 2005. Location: Constitution Avenue between 20th and 21st streets NW. Contact: 202/452-3206.

FEDERAL AGENCIES

8:30 a.m. — Environmental Protection Agency holds a meeting of the Science Advisory Board’s homeland security advisory committee to receive briefings from EPA offices regarding the agency’s role in homeland security and the scope of their research and program activities. Location: Room 3705, SAB Conference Center, 1025 F St. NW. Contact: 202/343-9975.

SUPREME COURT

No oral arguments are scheduled. Contact: 202/479-3211.

SENATE

In session. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/224-8601, or Democratic Cloakroom, 202/224-8541.

SENATE COMMITTEES

9:30 a.m. — Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs federal financial management, government information, and international security subcommittee holds oversight hearing on “Securing American Sovereignty: A Review of the United States’ Relationship With the WTO.” Location: 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Contact: 202/224-4751.

HOUSE

Not in session. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/225-2020, or Democratic Cloakroom, 202/225-1600.

HOUSE COMMITTEES

No committee meetings are scheduled.

GENERAL AGENDA

Hospitals conference — all day — The Federation of American Hospitals holds a conference titled “Future Hospital Care: How Will We Pay the Bill?” Events begin at 8:30 a.m. Location: Rotunda Room, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Contact: 202/624-1527.

Childhood obesity — 8:30 a.m. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) holds a workshop, “Marketing, Self-Regulation, and Childhood Obesity.” Lydia Parnes, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will give closing remarks at 12:15 p.m. Location: FTC Conference Center, 601 New Jersey Ave. NW. Contact: 202/326-2180.

Democratic strategies — 9 a.m. — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) holds a press conference, “Overview of Strategies for Democratic State Legislators.” DLCC Chairman Joan Fitz-Gerald and Ellen Malcolm, president of Emily’s List, participate. Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Contact: 202/449-6740.

Sexuality summit — 9 a.m. — The National Black Church Initiative of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice holds a National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality, “Breaking the Silence: Restoring Sacred Relationships.”

Highlight — 12:15 p.m. — Closing worship

Location: Howard University School of Divinity, 1400 Shepherd St. NE. Contact: 202/628-7700, Ext. 12.

Africa discussion — 9 a.m. — The House International Relations Committee’s Africa, global human rights and international operations subcommittee hosts a discussion on key issues confronting Africa with a delegation of African religious leaders, including All Africa Conference of Churches General Secretary Bishop Mvume Dandala. Rep. Christopher H. Smith, New Jersey Republican, participates. Location: 2255 Rayburn House Office Building. Contact: 202/226-7812.

Black middle class — 9:30 a.m. — The Commission on Civil Rights holds a meeting to receive a briefing titled “Stagnation of the Black Middle Class,” addressing income trends among black Americans and other disadvantaged minorities, lack of career-oriented educational programs in middle and high schools and the effect on low-income families. Location: 2226 Rayburn House Office Building. Contact: 202/376-7700.

MCC compact — 10:30 a.m. — The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) holds a discussion on the MCC’s $175 million five-year compact with Nicaragua. Paul Applegarth, chief executive officer of MCC, and Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolanos participate. Location: American Society of Association Executives, 1575 I St. NW. Contact: 202/521-3600.

Troop deployment report — 11 a.m. — The Rand Corporation holds a congressional briefing to present the findings and recommendations of a new Rand report, “Stretched Thin: Army Forces for Sustained Operations,” which looks at the effects of frequent troop deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and recommends ways the U.S. Army may be able to reduce the growing stress on soldiers from frequent rotations. Location: Rayburn House Office Building. Contact: 703/413-1100, Ext. 6440.

• Compiled by FIND/AFP and The Washington Times