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Location: The JW Marriott Hotel (Map)
Success in the Global Economy: An Agenda for the 110th Congress
A Policy Summit Hosted by the Independent Women's Forum
"What does America need to do to succeed in the global economy?" This event will highlight some of the most important policy issues affecting the U.S. economy-from globalization and free trade to our tax code and health and retirement programs, to our educational system and regulatory environment. Panelists will identify the key challenges facing our nation and propose sensible, market-oriented policies to enhance U.S. competitiveness in the global economy. Particular attention will be paid to the effects of the emergence of China as a global economic force. US Trade Representative, Ambassador Susan C. Schwab, will be the keynote luncheon speaker. Luncheon provided courtesy of IWF.
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Location: J.W. Marriott Hotel, Salon F, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
The event is free and open to the public. Lunch is provided by IWF. For more information, contact Erin Grant at America@iwf.org or 202-419-1820.
"What Does America Need to Do to Succeed in the Global Economy?"
150 - 200 guests expected to include the news media, Congressional and Administration key executives and staff, and Washington representatives of key companies, academic organizations, and interest groups.
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8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:20 am |
Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Morning Keynote Speaker by Michelle D. Bernard, President, IWF. |
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8:30 am -8:50 am
8:50 am--9:00 am
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Morning Keynote Address Q& A Facilitated by Brenda Buttner, Senior Business Correspondent at FOX News Channel; Host of Bulls & Bears; Contributor to Your World with Neil Cavuto and Cavuto on Business.
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9:05 am - 9:25 am
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Remarks on US-China Relations, Free Trade and Globalization by Congressman Mark Steven Kirk (R-IL), Co-chair of the bi-partisan Q& A Facilitated by Brenda Buttner |
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9:40 am - 10:00 am 10:00am-10:10am |
Remarks by Governor Janet Napolitano (AZ) Q& A Facilitated by Brenda Buttner |
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10:10 am - 10:25 am |
Break |
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10:30 am- 11:15 am |
Panel 1: Modernizing our Economy for a New Era: Republicans and Democrats agree: The United States needs to modernize the major pillars of our economy - including the tax code, regulation, healthcare, and retirement security - to ensure the U.S. succeeds in a competitive global economy. Each panelist will speak for 5 minutes on one of these broad issues, followed by moderator questions, audience comments and Q&A. Moderator: Brenda Buttner Panelists: • Maya MacGuineas, President, Committee for a Responsible Budget • Rob Atkinson, President, Information Technology Industry Foundation • Philip Levy, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute • Isabel V. Sawhill, Senior Fellow, Economic Studies and Co-Director, Center on
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11:20am- 12:10pm |
Panel 2: Ensuring U.S. Leadership in Innovation: This panel will address how to improve U.S. economic competitiveness, covering such topics as education for science, technology, engineering and math; R&D and commercialization of new technologies; incentives for long-term investment; and competitive threats from countries like China and India. Moderator: Brenda Buttner Panelists: • Stephen Moore, The Wall Street Journal • Elaine Kamarck, Harvard University • Karen Tandy, SVP of Government Affairs, Motorola • Angela Antonelli, Director, Federal Strategy and Operations, • The Honorable John Engler, President & CEO, National Association of |
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12:15pm-12:30pm |
Remarks by Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn |
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Introduction of Luncheon Keynote Speaker by Mary Arnold, Vice President of Government Relations, SAP Americas.
Ambassador Susan Schwab, US Trade Representative |
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Registration for this event is closed.