Economy

Senate Democrats Meet with Leaders in Philanthropic Community

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…

Senate Democrats Host Discussion with Economists on Economic Recovery and Job Creation

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…

Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force Leadership Meets with National Hispanic Leaders

Discussion Focused on the Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform and the Continuous Efforts to Pass Immigration Reform in The House of Representatives  Washington, D.C. – Today, national Hispanic leaders met with Senate Democrats at the invitation of the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force (HTF). The group talked about the economic benefits of immigration reform and…

Senate Democrats Host Meeting with Leading Trade Associations

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Senator Chris Coons (DE), Chairman of Business Outreach, and Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) hosted a roundtable discussion with CEOs from leading trade associations representing a wide range of industries including energy, financial services, tech, and hospitality. “As Congress…

Senate Democrats Host Economic Discussion with Local Chambers of Commerce From Across the Country

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…

Senate Democrats Host Forum with Jewish Community Leaders

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democrats were joined by nearly twenty national Jewish leaders from across the country for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (DSOC) in the United States Capitol. Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) and Senator Mark Begich (AK), Chair of the DSOC, led the discussion, which…

Senate Democrats Host Roundtable Discussion on Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senators Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (DSOC), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Vice-Chair of DSOC, and Chris Coons (DE), Chairman of Business Outreach hosted a roundtable discussion with nearly two dozen infrastructure industry stakeholders. Attendees to the discussion represented labor, construction, manufacturing, engineering, real estate, and financial…

Senate Democrats Host African American Media Roundtable

Discussion focused on Democrats’ efforts to improve the lives of African American families Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, and Senator Mo Cowan (MA) were joined by representatives of African American publications, new media outlets, and nearly a dozen other Senate Democrats for a roundtable…

Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee Hosts Meeting with Small Brewers

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)…