Week of May 15, 2017
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This week, both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate are in session
for legislative business. However, neither chamber is expected to consider
student financial aid-related legislation.
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Today at 12:00 p.m., the CATO Institute hosted a panel discussion titled,
“Major Tax Reform in 2017?” which covered the economics of tax reform and
commented on the policy process in the months ahead. Panelists also explored
the proposed changes to individual taxes outlined in the Trump and House plans,
and further, examined U.S. business taxation in light of dramatic reforms
undertaken in the UK and around the world that offer important lessons for U.S.
policymakers. Participants included: J.
D. Foster, Vice President, Economic Policy Division, Chief
Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Jason
Fichtner, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason
University; Chris
Edwards, Director of Tax Policy Studies, Editor, DownsizingGovernment,
Cato Institute; Ryan
Bourne, R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of
Economics, Cato Institute; and moderator Peter
Russo, Director of Congressional Affairs, Cato Institute.
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Today at 12:30 p.m., New America hosted an event titled, “Ethical Use of
Predictive Analytics in Higher Education.” Participants included: Bill Moses,
Managing Director, The Kresge Foundation’s Education Program; Iris Palmer,
Senior Policy Analyst, New America; Sylvia Cini, Director of Special
Projects, Central Piedmont Community College; Mark Milliron, Co-Founder
& Chief Learning Officer, Civitas Learning; George Siemens,
Executive Director, Link Research Lab at the University of Texas at Arlington;
and Manuela Ekowo, Policy Analyst, New America.
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On Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosts House
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) as
the sole speaker at an event titled, “The Opportunities of Career and Technical
Education.” Chairwoman Foxx will focus her remarks on how career and technical
education programs can provide promising opportunities to American students and
help develop necessary skills for an evolving workforce. Following her remarks,
Andy Smarick, Morgridge Fellow in Education at AEI, will host a one-on-one
conversation with Chairwoman Foxx.
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On Tuesday, all day, the Center for American Progress holds its 2017 Ideas
Conference, which will “bring together national leaders of the progressive
cause,” including elected officials and grassroots organizers, to discuss
economic policy, national security, civil rights, and more. Participants
include: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA); Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR);
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT); Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); Sen. Kirsten
Gillibrand (D-NY); Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA); Sen. Cory Booker
(D-NJ); House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA); Rep.
Adam Schiff (D-CA); Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA); Rep. Keith Ellison
(D-MN); North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper; former United Nations
Ambassador Susan Rice; Montana Gov. Steve Bullock; and Virginia
Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
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On Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., the House Education and the Workforce Committee meets
to consider H.R.
2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st
Century Act. The bill would update the federal law that provides
support to state and local career and technical education programs, the Carl D.
Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the Senate Budget Committee holds a hearing entitled,
“Running the Government for Less.” Witnesses include: The Honorable Gene
Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government
Accountability Office; and Dr. Keith Hall, Director,
Congressional Budget Office.
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On Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Federal Reserve Bank of New York releases its Q1
2017 Household Debt and Credit Report, which offers an updated snapshot of
household trends in borrowing and indebtedness, including data about mortgages,
student loans, credit cards, and auto loans.
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On Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., The Heritage Foundation hosts a panel discussion
titled, “The Volcker Rule.” The rule’s original intent was to prohibit banks
from engaging in what’s known as proprietary trading and panelists will discuss
the merits of the rule and its potential to help avoid any future financial
crisis. Participants include: Dennis Kelleher, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Better Markets, Inc.; Andy Green, Managing Director
of Economic Policy, American Progress; Thomas Quaadman, Executive Vice
President, U.S. Chamber Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness; Chris
Iacovella, Chief Executive Officer, Equity Dealers of America; and
moderator Norbert Michel, Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage
Foundation.
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On Thursday at 10:00 a.m., the House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing
titled, “How Tax Reform Will Grow Our Economy and Create Jobs.” Witnesses will
be announced at a later date. Individuals and/or organizations may submit a
written statement for consideration by the committee and for inclusion in the
printed record of the hearing through the committee’s website by close of
business Thursday, June 1, 2017.
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On Thursday at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Committee holds a hearing titled, “Domestic and International Policy Update.”
The sole witness will be The Honorable Steven Mnuchin, Secretary, U.S.
Department of Treasury.
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On Friday, starting at 11:00 a.m., the FCC’s Consumer Advisory Committee meets to
consider a recommendation from its Robocalls Working Group regarding the
Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry on unlawful
robocalls released on March 23, 2017. The committee will also receive
presentations by FCC staff and outside speakers on matters of interest to the
committee.
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On Sunday, Vice President Mike Pence delivers the
commencement address at the University of Notre Dame in Notre
Dame, IN.
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