Past event – Debt Reduction Revisited: A Conversation on Policy and Politics
On January 10, 2013, the Georgetown Public Policy Review had the distinct honor of bringing Dr. Alice Rivlin and Senator Pete Domenici—two of the foremost experts in federal budget policy—together for a conversation on the US debt and deficit spending. Dr. Rivlin is a professor at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute,and has also served as founding director of the Congressional Budget Office, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, and vice chair of the Federal Reserve. Senator Domenici served six terms in the Senate representing the state of New Mexico, where he served as the chairman of the Committee on the Budget. Together, the two led the Debt Reduction Taskforce, a component of the Bipartisan Policy Center that promotes stabilizing the debt at 60% of GDP, reforming the tax code in responsible and efficient ways, and ensuring Social Security stays solvent.
The event, Debt Reduction Revisited: A Conversation on Policy and Politics, featured both panelists’ views on the controversial world of debt and deficit reduction, including pertinent challenges to reform and opportunities for bipartisan consensus. GPPReview Executive Interview Editor and second-year student Josh Caplan moderated the panel. More than 100 students, alumni, and community members attended and had a chance to hear about new challenges and opportunities facing the federal government when it comes to budget policy, including the implications of an increasingly polarized political landscape, rising health costs, and the fiscal cliff.
Video of the event can be found here:
Josh Caplan’s opening remarks.
Alice Rivlin’s opening remarks.
Pete Domenici’s opening remarks.
Audience Q & A.
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PAST EVENT:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Explaining the World: Soccer, Liberalism and Contemporary American Journalism
Guest:
Franklin Foer
Bernard A. Schwartz Fellow, New America Foundation
Editor-at-Large, The New Republic
Details:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
12:30pm to 2:00pm
Old North Student Lounge
Georgetown graduate students
The Georgetown Public Policy Review invites all Georgetown graduate students for a conversation with author and journalist Frankin Foer, named one of America’s “most influential liberal journalists” by the Daily Beast, about issues ranging from Occupy Wall Street to the past and future of American liberalism, and how this all relates to the beautiful game.
Light lunch will be served
Please direct any inquiries to:
Luca Etter, executiveonlineeditor@gppreview.com
RSVP to rsvpgppr@gmail.com
This event is co-sponsored by the
Graduate Student Organization
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PAST EVENT:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Panel Discussion: How Policy Can Support Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
Confirmed Panelists
Marisa Lee, Senior Advisor, Small Business Administration
Jonathan Neman, Founder, Sweetgreen (Georgetown Alumnus)
Details:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Old North Student Lounge
Georgetown graduate students
Join us in hearing from panelists who work in the real world of entrepreneurship. We will hear from a local, young entrepreneur as well as a government policy maker about how policy can turn a business idea into a reality. Particular emphasis will be placed on young entrepreneurs. The panel will be followed by a chance to meet and network.
Networking reception to follow
Food and drink will be served
Please direct any inquiries to:
Kim Peyser, kap94@georgetown.edu
RSVP to rsvpgppr@gmail.com
This event is co-sponsored by the
Graduate Student Organization