September 28, 2010, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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Featured speakers:
Senator Jeff Merkley, (D-OR)
George Packer, author and writer for The New Yorker
Ira Shapiro, attorney; former Senate senior staffer
Moderated by:
Neera Tanden, Chief Operating Officer, Center for American Progress Action Fund; former Legislative Director for Senator Clinton
George Packer caused a stir earlier this year with The New Yorker piece examining the dysfunction of today’s U.S. Senate in "The Empty Chamber: Just how broken is the Senate?" Speaking with Senators such as Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon, Packer paints a picture of the "world’s most deliberative body" being focused on stonewalling legislation and confirmations rather than governing.
To put Packer’s article in perspective, Senator Merkley of Oregon and Ira Shapiro will join Packer to discuss how procedural tactics such as filibusters and anonymous holds grind the work of the government to a screeching halt.
September 28, 2010, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
A light lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.
Center for American Progress Action Fund 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Map & Directions
Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to Metro Center
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