July 23, 2008
Newt Gingrich and Lee Hamilton to Identify Nation's Policy Priorities
Two great American politicians discuss how to move the nation out of gridlock.
DENVER - What should America's public policymakers focus their attention on for the next five years? Two of the nation's most prominent public servants will offer their perspectives at a special session during the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit in New Orleans.
On Thursday, Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House, and Lee Hamilton, former vice chair of the 911 commission and former congressman, will discuss what is needed to move America beyond gridlock to solve the most pressing issues including health care, education and the environment, with innovation and originality.
"This is going to be a thoughtful, bipartisan conversation with two great American political practitioners and thinkers," said William T. Pound, executive director of NCSL. "These two men know that in order to move the country forward, we have to get beyond the partisan bickering."
The focus of the conversation is the major public policy decisions facing the nation in the next five to 10 years. They will answer questions about the economy, globalization, education, immigration and health care. Gringrich and Hamilton also will discuss the current political environment and the 2008 election as well as give their advice on running mates for the presidential candidates.
Media are welcome to attend this session at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. You will need to obtain media credentials in the NCSL press room, 211 on the second floor of the convention center.
A Conversation About Solving America's Challenges
2:45 pm - 4 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008
Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
La Louisiane Ballroom - First Level
Newt Gingrich
Lee Hamilton
NCSL is the bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staff of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system.
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