Policy Watch: Policy and Politics: The 2020 Congressional and Election Outlook

Join us for this special edition of our Policy Watch program where we will take a look at the year ahead and discuss the issues facing Congress, and their prospects of enacting meaningful policy initiatives in an election year.  

Hear from former members of Congress, as well as government affairs professionals, as they address the following issues:

  • Will Congress and the president work together to pass meaningful legislation around the federal budget, health care reform, immigration and infrastructure?
  • Is there room for bipartisan compromise?
  • How is the 2020 presidential election shaping up?
  • What are the public policy issues swing voters care about?

Who Should Attend: Business leaders, government staff, policy experts, and anyone who has an interest in how businesses and the economy will be impacted by the new policy landscape

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Thomas Davis Ronald Klein Mike Leland
Policy Watch: Policy and Politics: The 2020 Congressional and Election Outlook
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Policy Watch: Policy and Politics: The 2020 Congressional and Election Outlook

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Hear from former members of Congress, as well as government affairs professionals, as they address the following issues:

  • Will Congress and the president work together to pass meaningful legislation around the federal budget, health care reform, immigration and infrastructure?
  • Is there room for bipartisan compromise?
  • How is the 2020 presidential election shaping up?
  • What are the public policy issues swing voters care about?

Who Should Attend: Business leaders, government staff, policy experts, and anyone who has an interest in how businesses and the economy will be impacted by the new policy landscape

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Thomas Davis

Former Program Director
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Ronald Klein

Former U.S. Congressman (D-FL)
Partner, Holland & Knight; CED…

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Mike Leland (Moderator)

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