Press advisory for JK speech in DC on Tuesday: Political Gridlock-- A Risk to America's Leadership?

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ADVISORY: Sen. Kerry on Political Gridlock-- A Risk to America's Leadership?

January 11, 2011, 10:00am – 11:00am

Admission is free.

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Featured speaker:

Senator John Kerry

Introduction by:

John Podesta, Counselor and Chair, Center for American Progress Action Fund

As we embark on the second decade of the 21st century we cannot ignore the real danger that our political institutions are mired in gridlock, as overheated ideology and partisan infighting leave us increasingly less able to address the tremendous economic challenges that lie ahead. Every one of the domestic challenges that policymakers will be called upon to confront has global implications. While U.S. policymakers engage in political squabbles that are preventing progress, other countries are making deliberate policy choices to move their economies forward. The decisions we make now—or fail to make—when it comes to new energy sources, education, technology, research and development, deficits, debt, entitlements, and infrastructure will determine whether the United States will continue to lead the world—or be left scrambling to catch up and follow the lead of other nations. It is in short a question of whether this will be another “American” century.

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund as it hosts the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), who will offer his perspective on the urgent need to restore a sense of purpose to the U.S. political process.

January 11, 2011, 10:00am – 11:00am

Space is extremely limited. RSVP required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed.

Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m.

Center for American Progress Action Fund 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005

Map & Directions

Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to Metro Center

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For more information, call 202-682-1611.

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The Center for American Progress Action Fund is the sister advocacy organization of the Center for American Progress. The Action Fund transforms progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing and advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders throughout the country and the world. The Action Fund is also the home of the Progress Report.