August 10, 2009
August 15, 2009
Building a 21st Century Economy
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B
1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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This panel was part of the fourth annual Netroots Nation conference, which was opened by former President Bill Clinton on Thursday, August 13 and ran through Sunday, August 16.
Shortly after President Obama took office, he remarked, “We need new rules of the road for the 21st century economy, together with the means and willingness to enforce them.” But in today’s world, economic solutions must include more than just bailouts and regulations.
As our leaders push to solve our country’s financial crisis, how can we maintain confidence in the economy while protecting the interests of the middle class? What are some of the pivotal policy decisions that are being made now, and what will a “21st century economy” look like? And how can we as progressives help for progressive change in areas such as health care and workers’ rights?
During this panel, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, Change to Win Chair Anna Burger, and CEPR Co-director Dean Baker discussed the economy and how it affects working Americans. It was moderated by Kevin Drum of Mother Jones.
Video is available from CSPAN.
