Oct. 27, 2011
515 15th St. NW
Presented by The National Cyber Security Alliance and Sophos
"October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Of course, we know that staying ahead of the curve with the latest security trends doesn’t stop at the end of the month. The state of cyber security is ever-changing with new and better threats emerging every day.
"Remain up to speed. Come join us for a cocktail with an exceptional panel of speakers at our event, The State of Cyber Security, presented by The National Cyber Security Alliance and Sophos. We will discuss the latest happenings in IT and cyber security, and what’s being done from both public and private sector viewpoints to fight cybercrimes as they surface."
The Buttonwood Gathering: A World Unbalanced
Oct. 27, 2011
National Museum of the American Indian
What happens when a global bank fails?
An Economist simulation Sponsored by Allianz Global Investors
"Three years ago, with Lehman Brothers’ collapse and the precipitous deepening of the financial crisis, the outlook for the global economy was dire. Today, the huge global imbalances that were the backdrop to the financial crisis in 2008 are arguably worse than ever. Countries from America to Japan sag under the weight of enormous debts which, since the crisis, have only grown bigger. In Europe, tension between highly indebted “peripheral” countries and the big European economies that are expected to rescue them threaten the future of the euro itself.
Launch of the Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission
Oct. 26, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
Read a blog post recapping the event here.
Read more about the Housing Commission here.
Henry Cisneros
Former Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mel Martinez
Former U.S. Senator
Former Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Kit Bond
Former U.S. Senator
George Mitchell
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
Co-founder, Bipartisan Policy Center
Julia Stasch
Vice President, U.S. Programs, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Rick Lazio
Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives
Conversations on Civility: Making Our Democracy Work, Roundtable III
Oct. 25, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
As the 2012 campaign heats up, BPC and The Aspen Institute held a conversation about the growing impact of the Internet, social media and viral marketing on the direction of our political debates. At a time when issues are debated in a 140 character bursts and rumors spread in seconds, campaigns are becoming adept to the new challenges presented by social media. How do these rapid changes contribute to our political discourse? How can we harness the positive aspects of social media for more substantive and serious issues-based conversation?
Overhauling Energy Subsidies: Confronting the New Fiscal Reality
Oct. 24, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
Read a blog post recapping the event here.
Energy subsidies and tax expenditures have become key issues in debates over the federal debt and our nation's energy policy. BPC held two discussions exploring these topics. The first panel examined the likelihood for near-term action on energy subsidies and tax expenditures, including identifying targeted programs and discussing potential Joint Select Committee action. The second panel focused on the need for a broad evaluation of current energy subsidies, evaluating their effectiveness across sectors.
Oct. 20, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
Read a blog post recapping the event here.
As Congress prepares for another round of budget battles, and as the Super Committee works to tame our growing deficits and debt, BPC held a Bridge-Builder Breakfast on the relationship between jumpstarting job creation, the need for increased infrastructure investments and the politics of fiscal austerity.
Looking Ahead: The Future Health Professional Workforce
Oct. 18, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
Read a blog post recapping the event here.
As job creation dominates debate on both sides of the aisle, BPC's Health Project hosted an engaging conversation with federal leaders, providers, and policy experts around the future of the health professional workforce.
BPC released a study in collaboration with the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions that examines the current and future supply of 13 health professions integral to the delivery of health care.
Egypt in Transition: Public Diplomacy, Economics and the Prospects for Democracy
Oct. 12, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
While Egypt did not ignite the popular unrest that swept through the Middle East and North Africa in 2011, it is the most important country to have undergone a revolution. Yet, the democratic hope that met Hosni Mubarak's resignation has now dimmed. The outcome of this unfinished revolution will have long-lasting repercussions for the U.S.-Egyptian relationship, security in the Middle East and U.S. interests in the region. BPC released two papers that consider the problems facing Egypt today and how U.S. policymakers can help Egyptians find solutions.
Healthy Ideas Showcase: Changing the Way Health Care is Delivered
Oct. 7, 2011
Seton Healthcare Family Administration Offices
Read a blog post recapping the event here.
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), in collaboration with Seton Healthcare Family, hosted a policy conference entitled “Healthy Ideas Showcase: Changing the Way Health Care is Delivered” in Austin, Texas. The conference featured national and local health care leaders highlighting significant progress in health professional workforce development and new models of care enabled by health information technology in the state of Texas. Keynote speakers included former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Bill Frist, and president and chief operating officer of Seton Healthcare Family, Charles Barnett.
Geoengineering: Research on Climate Remediation
Oct. 4, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
Read the press release: "Blue Ribbon Task Force on Climate Remediation Releases Report Calling for Federal Geo-Engineering Research Program"
Read a blog post recapping the event here.
Effective Approaches for U.S. Participation in a More Secure Global Nuclear Market
Oct. 3, 2011
Union Station (Columbus Club)
Read a blog post recapping the event here.
9:00 AM-9:10 AM
Introduction – Senator Pete Domenici, Co-Chair, BPC Nuclear Initiative; BPC Senior Fellow
9:10 AM-9:30AM
Keynote Address – General James L. Jones, Co-Chair, BPC Energy Project; Former National Security Advisor
9:30 AM -10:45 AM:
Panel One - The International Stage
Global development of new nuclear technology poses both a challenge and an opportunity for the United States. As a greater number of countries express interest in nuclear technology, the U.S. and the international community must ensure that future expansion does not increase the threat of proliferation. At the same time, the expected global growth of commercial nuclear infrastructure provides an opportunity for the U.S. to increase its export capacity while retaining its influence in nonproliferation matters.
A Keynote Panel on Civility and Political Discourse
Sep. 22, 2011
Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
BPC sponsored the keynote panel at the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship. The discussion on civility and political discourse brought together federal, state and local level politicians, members of the media, civic leaders and business/social innovators for a frank discussion about the rise of political incivility, the qualities of successful civic leadership, historical bipartisan accomplishments, and the solutions needed to improve a political environment widely seen as beset by gridlock.
In light of the recent tragic events in Arizona, BPC has been working with numerous organizations in Washington to discuss how to improve our democracy and civic health. The discussion in Arizona sought to emulate that conversation to an audience outside the Washington Beltway.
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Reflections on the work of the 9/11 Commission as part of The 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Summit
Sep. 8, 2011
The Newseum
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Bridge-Builder Breakfast: The Missing Middle: How Extremes from Both Parties are Changing the Debate
Sep. 7, 2011
Bipartisan Policy Center
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a Bridge-Builder Breakfast
The Missing Middle: How Extremes from Both Parties are Changing the Debate
As the spectacle over raising the nation’s debt ceiling proved, the loudest voices from both parties made a “grand bargain” all but impossible. From routine pieces of legislation to important issues that affect our economic growth and global competitiveness, the middle is missing from the debate. BPC brought together former Representatives, political strategists and journalists for a frank discussion about Congress and compromise, addressing the specific steps leaders can take to get America moving again.
Energy Jobs Summit: Resources at Work
Sep. 7, 2011
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Welcome Remarks
Hugo Gurdon, Editor-in-Chief, The Hill
Opening Remarks
Jack Gerard, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Petroleum Institute
Congressional Perspective
Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE)
Experts Panel
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Ashley Berrang
Director of Communications
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Energy Project Press Secretary
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