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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2009 |
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Walden announces opportunities for students in nation’s capital
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November 10 application deadline fast approaching for House Page Program
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October 20, 2009 -
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) is accepting applications for the House Page Program’s Spring 2010 semester and for college internships in his Washington, D.C. office.
HOUSE PAGE PROGRAM – SPRING 2010 SEMESTER
The House Page Program 2010 spring semester will last from January 24, 2010 to June 4, 2010. Interested applicants must contact Congressman Walden’s office to receive an application form, which must be completed and returned no later than Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
“Serving as a congressional page is a rare and tremendous opportunity for young people,” said Walden. “The program allows energetic young adults interested in the inner workings of federal government to gain firsthand experience in the Congress. It is a wonderful accomplishment for which the page, as well as their family, teachers and friends, can be very proud.”
As a page for the House of Representatives, students will be directly involved in various duties as assigned by the Clerk of the House, including assisting members, helping with House Floor operations and ensuring that the overall processes in the House of Representatives are conducted.
Oregonians interested in the House Page Program are encouraged to download the application here or request applications from Congressman Walden via email at erica.chalkley@mail.house.gov. Applicants can also call Walden’s Medford office toll-free at 1-800-533-3303 or his Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-6730 for an application and more information.
Completed applications can be emailed to Erica.chalkley@mail.house.gov, faxed to (202) 225-5774, or submitted by mail to Congressman Walden’s Medford office at the following address:
House Page Program Applications
Office of Congressman Greg Walden
843 E. Main St, Suite 400
Medford, OR 97504
Applications must be received by Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
To qualify for service as a congressional page, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1) Be at least 16 years of age by January 24, 2009 (verification of age is required)
2) Be a junior in high school
3) Have a cumulative 3.0 academic Grade Point Average (GPA) in all five major subject areas (Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and a foreign language)
4) Be a legal resident of the United States of America
WASHINGTON, D.C. COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) is currently accepting resumes from college and graduate students interested in an internship in his Washington, D.C. office in Spring 2010. Interns are an integral part of Walden’s D.C. team as they help with office management, constituent services and various projects.
“Serving as a Congressional intern is an exciting education opportunity for those interested in learning more about the Congress and the inner workings of an office in the U.S. House of Representatives,” Walden said. “Washington, D.C. is a tremendous place to gain experience in the government, learn about our nation’s history, and live among some of the most significant monuments and museums in the United States.”
Those interested in applying for an internship should fax or e-mail their resume with a cover letter, as well as any questions, to Erica Chalkley in Walden’s Washington, D.C. office (Erica.chalkley@mail.house.gov or fax: (202) 225-5774).
Applicants should be in college or graduate school, or recent graduates of either, and willing to spend approximately three months working in the office. Opportunities occur throughout the year and the office can be flexible regarding start and end dates. Please direct questions about the program to Erica at (202) 225-6730.
Representative Greg Walden represents Oregon’s Second Congressional District, which is comprised of 20 counties in eastern, southern, and central Oregon. He is a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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