Washington, D.C. – U. S. Senators Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (DSOC) and Chris Coons (DE), Chairman of Business Outreach for the DSOC hosted a dozen private and corporate foundation representatives and social entrepreneurs for a discussion on how Congress can help them thrive in the current economy and…
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to address the post-9/11 veterans unemployment rate of 10.1 percent, Senate Democrats hosted businesses and organizations from across the country that have shown a strong commitment to employing our nation’s veterans. The discussion focused on the initiatives these groups have developed to provide good jobs to our veterans, including…
Discussion convened experts on the economy from both academia and business organizations WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) joined nearly a dozen economists from the public and private sectors to discuss innovative ways to continue to create jobs…
WASHINGTON – Led by Chairman Mark Begich (AK), the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee hosted a discussion on the economic impacts of climate change today in the Capitol. The meeting featured a dozen leaders gathered from across the country that represented the private sector, government, and communities who shared their respective challenges they confront due…
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV), and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (VT) hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders from national Veterans Service Organizations. During the hour-long conversation in the United States Capitol, Senate Democrats and veterans discussed…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (DSOC), Chris Coons (DE), Chairman of Business Outreach, and Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) hosted a meeting with local chambers of commerce in the U.S. Capitol. The candid, hour-long discussion focused on job creation and highlighted pivotal issues for the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As American Craft Beer week drew to a close, Senate Democrats met with over a dozen small brewery owners to discuss unique challenges facing the craft brewing industry. Sen. Mark Begich (AK), Chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (DSOC), hosted the roundtable along with Vice Chair Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (NH)…
Discussion focused on best practices for strengthening public/private partnerships that train Americans for the well-paying jobs of the 21st century and closing the skills gap Washington, D.C. – Enhancing regional economic stability, creating partnerships between the public/private sectors, and providing workers with 21st century skills to compete in a global economy were the topics of…
 Discussion focused on potentially devastating effects of sequestration on municipalities, infrastructure, and immigration reform Washington, D.C. - Looming sequestration effects on cities and metropolitan areas, immigration reform, and municipal infrastructure and bonds were the focus of a discussion today between a bipartisan group of mayors from the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Senate Democrats.…
Discussion focused on fostering economic growth for businesses and maintaining a cutting edge workforce Washington, D.C. How to create jobs to strengthen America’s economy using proven models from thirteen states was the subject of a meeting between Democratic senators and local job-creators today. The meeting was hosted by the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee…
