Events

Briefing – Investing in the Future: Kids and the Federal Budget

Mar 21 2013

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. 1 First Street SE|1 First Street SE Washington|Washington, DC|DC US|US

Mar 21 2013

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. 1 First Street SE|1 First Street SE Washington|Washington, DC|DC US|US

You are invited to join Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and First Focus on Thursday, March 21, 2pm EDT, for a Congressional briefing,Investing in the Future: Kids and the Federal Budget.

Over the coming months, Congress will be faced with numerous budget decisions. Any number of investments important for kids could be jeopardized if lawmakers choose to make additional cuts. The briefing features experts analyzing polling data on kids’ issues, long term trends in fiscal issues for kids, and the current landscape for investments in kids including:

Jim Burton, Partner, Public Opinion Strategies (presentation)

Eugene Steuerle, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute (presentation)

Bruce Lesley, President, First Focus (presentation)

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center rules require all guests to register in advance. Individuals who do not register will not be guaranteed entrance. Registered guests will receive program updates and briefing materials via email.