Events
Featured Event
Jun 8, 2010
Can a Nuclear Iran be Contained?
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a policy debate on the prospects for containing a nuclear weapons-capable Iran. Michael Makovsky, Foreign Policy Director at the BPC, gave introductory remarks at the event.
State of Play: The Future of the Director of National Intelligence
Jul. 20, 2010
Bipartisan Policy Center
As Congress begins the confirmation process for the fourth Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in five years, what issues will a new DNI confront? Is turnover a result of personalities or structural issues within the law? How can our intelligence gathering networks be strengthened going forward?
Breaking the Stalemate: Renewing a Bipartisan Dialogue
Jun. 16, 2010
The National Archives Building, William G. McGowan Theatre
Breaking the Stalemate: Renewing a Bipartisan Dialogue was a one-day policy conference hosted by The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC), the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and the U.S. National Archives. Featuring thought-provoking panel discussions with current and former Members of Congress, political experts and journalists, the conference explored the causes of partisan gridlock, raised questions for public debate, and suggested tangible solutions for achieving more bipartisanship and civility in our nation's political discourse.
American Energy Innovation Council Launch
Jun. 10, 2010
Newseum
Bill Gates, Jeff Immelt and other leading American business innovators held a press conference on June 10 in Washington, DC to highlight their detailed recommendations to Congress and the President to revolutionize U.S. energy innovation.
Cyber ShockWave: Ensuring We're Ready
May 24, 2010
Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253
The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an educational briefing featuring Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security, and Stewart Baker, former Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security and General Counsel of the National Security Agency.
Opening Night of the Politics on Film Festival
May 4, 2010
The Motion Picture Association of America
The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted Opening Night of the second annual Politics on Film festival at the Motion Picture Association of America featuring an exclusive screening of the documentary, The Youngest Candidate.
Apr. 20, 2010
1334 LHOB
Members of Congress, labor leaders and American sportsmen held a briefing on "Beyond Seasons' End," a compelling new report about fish and wildlife adaptation to climate change and climate change's effects on hunting and fishing.
For more information and to read "Beyond Seasons' End" visit www.seasonsend.org.
Apr. 14, 2010
Bipartisan Policy Center
The BPC hosted a panel discussion, “Reforming Our Tax Code: A Bipartisan Solution,” with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) on their recently introduced legislation, “The Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010.” The discussion was moderated by BPC Advisory Board Member and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD).
The State of Intelligence Reform
Apr. 6, 2010
The Willard Hotel
Hosted by former 9/11 Commissioners, now co-chairs of the BPC's National Security Preparedness Group, Governor Tom Kean and Congressman Lee Hamilton.
Putting a Predictable Price on Carbon: Opportunities for Bipartisan Agreement
Mar. 24, 2010
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Opening Remarks by Senators Cantwell (D-WA) and Collins (R-ME)
Bridge-Builder Breakfast: Difficult Choices: Transportation Spending in An Age of Fiscal Crisis
Feb. 25, 2010
Bipartisan Policy Center
A new series presented by the BPC, Bridge-Builder Breakfasts highlight institutions and individuals who are reaching across political lines to solve critical challenges facing the country. At a time when partisan conflicts often attract the most attention, the BPC is committed to creating a forum for those who, despite differing views, are willing to collaborate in order to advance the common good.
Feb. 16, 2010
Mandarin Oriental
From the phone in your pocket to the military’s most sophisticated weapons system, cyber espionage and computer hacking represent an economic and national security threat to every American.
What will happen when Cyber threats strike?
Feb. 3, 2010
Bipartisan Policy Center
The attempted Christmas Day terror attack on a Detroit-bound flight intensified global attention on Yemen. Panelists discussed a new white paper developed by NSI's Stabilizing Fragile States Project that explores the relationship between state fragility and extremism in Yemen.
Bipartisan Policy Center's Debt Reduction Task Force Launch
Jan. 25, 2010
Bipartisan Policy Center
Co-Chaired by Senator Pete V. Domenici and Dr. Alice Rivlin, former OMB Director and CBO Director
Discussion of "Performance Driven: A New Vision for U.S. Transportation Policy" in New York City
Jan. 25, 2010
The Helen and Martin Kimmel Center at New York University
Read NTPP's blog - Oh, the Places You'll Go - for a detailed summary of the event here.
Former U.S. Congressman Sherwood Boehlert, Co-Chair of the National Transportation Policy Project, led a discussion with transportation stakeholders about the BPC's recently released report, Performance Driven: A New Vision for U.S. Transportation Policy.
