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FIRE and SPLC Announce Joint Happy Hour in DC
FIRE and SPLC Announce Joint Happy Hour in DC
If you are in the Washington area, we encourage you to attend FIRE's joint happy hour with the Student Press Law Center (SPLC):
FIRE & SPLC Happy Hour
Saturday, February 18
8:30-11:30 pm
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant DC
808 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Drink tickets will be available for attendees on the day of the event. RSVP on our Facebook page or by emailing jaclyn@thefire.org. We hope to see you there!
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