NCPERS 2002 Legislative Conference Washington, DC

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Conference Agenda

Legislative Overview of the 107th Congress
Frederick H. Nesbitt, Executive Director/Legislative Counsel, NCPERS

The Political Climate on Capitol Hill: A Return to Partisanship in an Election Year?
Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher, The Cook Political Report

Mandatory Social Security Coverage—The Road to Victory
Sen. George Voinovich (R-OH)

Implementing the New Pension Provisions in 2002 and Beyond
William Sweetnam, Jr., Benefits Tax Counsel, Department of Treasury
Jeannine Markoe-Raymond, Director of Federal Relations, NASRA
Cynthia L. Moore, Washington Counsel, NCTR

The Three-Ring Budget
Stanley E. Collender, National Director of Public Affairs for Fleishman-Hillard

Debate: Should Congress Adopt Private Retirement Accounts Within Social Security?
Leanne Abdnor, member of the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security
Roger Hickey, Co-Director, Campaign for America’s Future

The Health Care Crisis: Is Reform Possible in 2002?
Kim Monk, Professional Staff Member, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
John McManus, Staff Director, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health
Debra Curtis, Chief of Staff, Rep. Pete Stark and Staff Liaison, House Ways and Means Committee

What's on the Ways and Means Committee Agenda?
Kim Hildred, Staff Director, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security