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D.C. Folks, Join Us for Happy Hour on September 28!
In two short weeks, FIRE is visiting the District of Columbia and joining our friends at Reason magazine and Students For Liberty to host a civil liberties happy hour. The event is set to take place on Wednesday, September 28th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Front Page in Dupont Circle. It's open to all who want to attend, so come on out and bring your friends to enjoy $2 drinks and complimentary appetizers. You can check out the event's Facebook page here. Hope to see you there!
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