December 3, 2007

Washington, DC—The Senate Democratic Leadership today released the legislative calendar for 2008. Below is a list of the important dates:

Legislative Calendar:

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Tentative start of legislative session: Tuesday, January 15

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State of the Union: Tuesday, January 22

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Presidents Day Work Period: Saturday, February 16 to Sunday, February 24

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Easter Work Period: Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 30

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Memorial Day Work Period: Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, June 1

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Independence Day Work Period: Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6

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Summer Work Period: Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, September 7

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Democratic National Convention: Monday, August 25 to Thursday, August 28

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Republican National Convention: Monday, September 1 to Thursday, September 4

           Holidays and Observances:

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New Year’s Day: Tuesday, January 1

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Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 21

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Presidents Day: Monday, February 18

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Easter Sunday: Sunday, March 23

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Memorial Day: Monday, May 26

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Independence Day: Friday, July 4

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Labor Day: Monday, September 1

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Rosh Hashana: sundown Monday, September 29 to sundown Wednesday, October 1

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Yom Kippur: sundown Wednesday, October 8 to sundown Thursday, October 9

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Columbus Day: Monday, October 13

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Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11

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Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27

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Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25