July 7, 2008
What Will Newt Gingrich, Lee Hamilton and Advisers to the Presidential Candidates Tell State Legislators? Find out in New Orleans
Speakers to address array of issues on ways states can keep America moving forward
DENVER - From energy conservation and health care reform to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, the nation's state legislators will hear a cadre of high-profile speakers address the issues shaping public policy debate across the country. This year, the National Conference of State Legislature's Legislative Summit has more than 500 notable speakers with inside perspectives on the upcoming election cycle, America's changing economic landscape and education to name a few.
In New Orleans from July 22-26, state legislators from all 50 states along with legislative staff and business professionals will attend this pre-eminent policy forum to hear the latest developments from across the country.
Here's some of the speakers you don't want to miss!
Former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and architect of the GOP's Contract With America, Newt Gingrich is one of the nation's strongest voices for health care reform. 2:45 p.m., Thursday, July 24
Director of the Center on Congress and the Wilson Center, former U.S. Congressman Lee Hamilton will share the stage with Newt Gingrich to discuss what is needed to move America beyond gridlock to solving our biggest issues, including health care, education and the environment, with innovation and originality. 2:45 p.m., Thursday, July 24
Education policy advisers for presidential candidates Barak Obama and John McCain— Linda Darling-Hammond and Lisa Graham Keegan will discuss the candidates' views on the federal role in K-12 education. Darling-Hammond is from School Redesign Network and works for the Obama campaign and Keegan, former Arizona superintendent of public instruction, works for the McCain campaign. Noon, Wednesday, July 23
President of Shell Oil Company Marvin Odum once led the company's exploration and production operations in the western hemisphere, contributing to its leadership in addressing the nation's current and future energy needs. 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, July 23
Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp, wrote the best-selling book, Earth: The Sequel. The premise of the book is that the nation can build a low-carbon economy while unleashing American entrepreneurs to save the planet. 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, July 23
Two of the nation's premier pollsters and political analysts, Celinda Lake and Kellyanne Conway, from opposite sides of the aisle, argue that women are a profound force in reshaping the political terrain. 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26
Democratic National Committee Rules Co-Chairs Jim Roosevelt and Alexis Herman, along with Republican National Committee Rules Chair David Norcross and Chair of the Ohio Republican party Bob Bennett, will discuss fixing the presidential primary calendar for 2012. This will be only the second time these two groups have appeared together since the primary campaigns ended. 2 p.m., Friday, July 25
Noted demographer Dr. James Johnson believes our racial and ethnic population will dramatically transform the nation and create a new demand for a diverse workforce in all our social, economic and political institutions. 9:45 a.m, Friday, July 25
President and chief executive officer for the Harlem Children's Zone and author of "Fist Stick Knife Gun: A Personal History of Violence in America," Geoffrey Canada has created in a 60-block area of central Harlem an interlocking network of social service, education and community-building programs for thousands of children and families. 2 p.m., Friday, July 25 in the Hilton Riverside Grand Salon
Pulitzer Prize winning photographers from the New Orleans Times-Picayune Doug Parker, Kathy Anderson and Ted Jackson will share their stories of capturing the footage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath for the world to see in the printed pages of the newspaper. Hear how the photographers found themselves making difficult personal decisions as they covered the evolving tragedy. 10 a.m., Thursday, July 24
Leadership consultant and expert on the art of balancing work and life, Eileen McDargh will share her practical business know-how and life's experiences. 8 a.m., Thursday, July 24
Economist David A. Wyss is one of America’s leading experts on the economy. As chief economist at Standard and Poor’s in New York, he is responsible for S&P’s economic forecasts and publications. He also co-authors the monthly Equity Insight and the weekly Financial Notes. He testifies regularly before Congress, and the media turns to him often for his insights on the economy. 10 a.m., Thursday, July 24
Widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends, Charlie Cook, is publisher of The Cook Political Report and, according to The New York Times, "one of the best political handicappers in the nation." 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 23
Registration is free for credentialed members of the media. Reporters are must register onsite in the Press Room, in Room 211, on the Second Floor of the Convention Center. All media credentials will be handed out in the Press Room. You will need to present a photo ID and a business card to register.
During the meeting, there will be several press conferences to release NCSL reports. The majority of the press conferences will be in the Press Conference Room, in Room 213 on the Second Level of the Morial Convention Center. Policy experts, state legislators and speakers also will be available for one-on-one interviews with the media. Schedules will be posted in the press room.
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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