11/18 Conference on Real Investment in America
Hot item! Here are the proceedings from the Tuesday, 11/18 conference held by the Campaign for America's Future -- you can listen or watch videos of the presentations, and review the powerpoints from some speakers.
Real Investment in America: A Post-Election Perspective
Congressional and progressive leaders joined economic experts for a conference to discuss bold new strategies needed to meet vital public investment needs, from modern infrastructure and new energy to lifelong education. With the economy in trouble, the conference spelled out a short-term recovery plan and explored ways to finance the investments essential for sustained economic growth.
It was held November 18, 2008 at the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in Washington.
FULL AGENDA
9:30 a.m. — Opening and Greetings
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-chair AUD
Arlene Holt Baker, AFL-CIO AUD VID
Robert Borosage, Campaign for America's Future AUD VID
10 a.m. — The Investment Deficit: From Bridges to Broadband
Eric Lotke, Campaign for America's Future AUD PDF PPT VID
10:15 a.m. — Implications for Workers and Business: Jobs and Competition
Ron Bloom, US Steelworkers AUD VID
Janet Kavinoky, U.S. Chamber of Commerce AUD VID
10:45 a.m. — Remarks on Legislation and Strategy
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. AUD VID
11:00 a.m. — Deficits, Stimulus and Financing Options
John Irons, Economic Policy Institute AUD VID PPT
Sherle Schwenninger, New America Foundation AUD VID
Noon — Lunch and Keynote Address
Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif., Co-chair, Congressional Progressive Caucus AUD VID
James K. Galbraith, University of Texas AUD VID
12:50 p.m. — Discussion of Legislation and Strategy
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. AUD VID
1:10 p.m. — Public Opinion Research on the Election, and the Deficit/Stimulus Balance
Stan Greenberg, Democracy Corps AUD PPT VID
cross-posted from: http://www.ourfuture.org/
Real Investment in America: A Post-Election Perspective
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