The schedule of speakers for Wednesday's evening session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. (all times EDT): ___ 5-6 p.m. Call to Order: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa Invocation: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, 10th Episcopal District Presentation of Colors Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem: musician Branford Marsalis Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez of Illinois Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado John A. Pérez, speaker of the California State Assembly Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino Rep. Judy Chu of California Steve Westly, former state controller and CFO of California An Economy Built to Last video: Small Business Rep. John Larson of Connecticut Deputy Sheriff Ken Myers, Carroll County, Iowa ___ 6-7 p.m. Richard Trumka, president, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Rep. Steve Israel of New York Sen. Patty Murray of Washington Pedro R. Pierluisi, non-voting member of U.S. House, resident commissioner of Puerto Rico An Economy Build to Last video: Energy Tom Steyer, co-founder of Advanced Energy Economy Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York Rep. Karen Bass of California Rep. Al Green of Texas Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy ___ 7-8 p.m. Denise Juneau, superintendent of the Montana Office of Public Instruction House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland Education Secretary Arne Duncan Progress for People video: Education American Voices: Johanny Adames Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt Video: in memoriam Harvey B. Gantt, former mayor of Charlotte, N.C. Live performance: singer/songwriter Jessica Sanchez ___ 8-9 p.m. Stronger Together video: Women's Health American Voices: Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Bruce Cecile Richards, president, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts American Heroes video: Veterans American Voices: Ed Meagher Gen. Eric Shinseki Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization, NETWORK Delaware Gov. Jack Markell ___ 9-10 p.m. Karen Mills Progress for People video: Small Business American Voices: Bill Butcher California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Stronger Together video: Immigration Benita Veliz, DREAM Act activist Cristina Saralegui, journalist, actress and talk show host Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist Austin Ligon, co-founder and former CEO of CarMax Inc. An Economy Build to Last video: Auto Industry American Voices: Karen Eusanio UAW President Bob King Randy Johnson, Cindy Hewitt and David Foster: former employees at companies controlled by Romney's Bain Capital Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland 10-11 p.m. Jim Sinegal, co-founder and former CEO of Costco Elizabeth Warren, candidate for Senate in Massachusetts Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee Former President Bill Clinton Roll call vote: Alice Germond, secretary of the Democratic National Committee Benediction: Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple, Los Angeles Retire Colors Recess
Wednesday's Democratic convention schedule
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Delegates cheer as first lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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