Van Hollen and Duncan to speak at Blair

County Executive Doug Duncan and Congressman Chris Van Hollen will be speaking at Blair in the upcoming month.

Duncan will be speaking on Friday May 2 at 2:15 in the auditorium. He will speak to students about local politics, the school system, and the future of the Democrats in Maryland. His appearance was organized by Blair's Student Democrats Club. Co-President Matt Yalowitz said that Doug Duncan's speaking engagement "is an opportunity for students to get involved in the political process."

Van Hollen is speaking courtesy of Student Democrats and Students for Global Responsibility on May 16 in the SAC at 2:30 He represents most of Montgomery County and parts of Prince George's county (District 8). Van Hollen was elected in November, ousting the incumbent Republican, Connie Morella. He will be speaking about the situation in Iraq, local politics, and what it is like working in the House. "

A question and answer period will follow both speaking engagements. For more information contact Matt Yalowitz at myalowitz@aol.com.