Wharton Club Of DC

The National Press Club: VA Secretary McDonough to offer progress report on nation's veterans, November 9

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough will speak at a National Press Club in-person Headliners luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

McDonough will give a progress report on the state of America’s veterans in the lead-up to Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

McDonough, nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate on Feb. 8, previously served as President Barack Obama's chief of staff. During his time at the White House, McDonough helped lead the administration’s work on behalf of military families and veterans.

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Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m.