Three Washington experts visited St. Edward's University to share their insights about the 110th U.S. Congress. From Iraq and the ethics reform bill ' to international finance, world debt, labor markets and expiring tax cuts ' to energy independence, climate change and the influence of science and faith on environmental issues, the lively discussion engaged and entertained a packed house. Watch the highlights.

• Donald Wolfensberger, Director, Congress Project, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; former Chief of Staff, House Rules Committee
• Kent Hughes, Director, Science, Technology, America, and the Global Economy, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Consulting Director, Global Energy Initiative; former Chief Economist to the Senate Majority Leader
• Geoffrey D. Dabelko, Director, Environmental Change and Security Program, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Coordinator, Global Health Initiative

 

Donald Wolfensberger
Director, Congress Project
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Former Chief of Staff of the House Rules Committee

Wolfensberger discusses several current bills, including the vote to override the President's veto of the State Health Insurance bill for the working poor, the status of the Farm bill, the Ethics Reform bill and the "500lb elephant in the room, Iraq."

 

Kent Hughes
Director, Program on Science, Technology, America, and the Global Economy, Consulting Director, Global Energy Initiative
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Former Chief Economist to Senate Majority Leader, Robert C. Byrd

Hughes talks about American competitiveness in a global economy. He discusses Congress allocating more funds to educational programs in math and science with the aim of developing more teachers in these areas and possible future tax increases for those in the highest income bracket.

 

Geoffrey D. Dabelko
Director, Environmental Change and Security Program
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Coordinator, Global Health Initiative

Dabelko discusses the U.S taking a leadership position on climate change legislation. He also discusses Waste and Sanitation bill as an example of the profound effect decisions of Congress can have on people's daily lives.

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