The Economic Club of new york is for discussions on economic, social, and political issues. This mission is as important to have ae continue catalyst for conversation and with all communities seeking inclusion and mutual understanding. A special welcome to guests of our members in washington, d. C. , who have also been invited to join today. Before we begin, i would again like to thank our Health Care Workers and other frontline workers for all they do, particularly in these challenging times, to keep us healthy and safe. I would now like to introduce dr. Stephen hahn, the 24th commissioner of food and drugs on december 17, 2019. Dr. Hahn is a dedicated clinician, having trained in radiation oncology and medical oncology. He has carefully balanced executive management with clinical time to continue to serve his true passion. Prior, he served as a chief medical executive at the. Niversity of texas of theed as chair Radiation Oncology Department at pennsylvanias traveling school of medic
At the Political Landscape heading into 2020. This portion of the event highlighted women in congress, those working on 2020 president ial campaigns, and preparation for the upcoming democratic candidate debates. This is one hour and 20 minutes. Minutes. [applause] good morning, and welcome. Im anna palmer coauthor of women rule. Its so amazing to see some many of you in the audience for what is sure to be a full day of powerful conversation. I have the unique opportunity to speak to lee mill Leaders Across Industries and with daring perspective. And to create a form with different viewpoints can be heard. But the one idea that unites all of us is the notion that when women run, when women lead, when women earn, and women bill, we rule. Today there are more women and less office. More women leading corporations, and more women champion causes. They are more women rising to the top. We have reached a tipping. And its critical that we harness this momentum to continue propelling this gen
To begin i would like to say a few words about volker. He served as Federal Reserve chair from 1979 to 1987. He accomplished many things during his long and distinguished career and elsewhere and best known for leading the fight to detain them placement that he inherited as chair the foundation for the prosperity and price stability we enjoy today. But what is most admirable, more than his accomplishments is his character. He believed there is no higher calling than Public Service and he dedicated the lion share of his life. With courage, integrity and tenacity he pursued the policy that he believed would ultimately benefit all americans. My colleagues and i draw inspiration from his example. Turning to todays meeting my colleagues and i decided to leave the policy rate of lowering it three quarters of a rate of the previously three meetings. We base our decisions on judgment of how best to achieve the goal congress has given x mom employment of price stability. It remains a favorable
Want. I think the democrats think they have a good chance to get to the house early next week. The border wall was a big hang up for 2019 spending in the 35 day government shutdown. This will not be an issue. We will see, sometimes these things pop up and i think theres so much else going on the impeachment in the trade you with canada and mexico and i think theres a general sense that people not wanting to rock the boat and i think 35 day shutdown was traumatic for a lot of people. Hopefully nobody wants to repeat that again. On this 2020 spending bill, what about the white house,. The people from the white house have told us and indicated in background its a go but you really never know until the president reviews it and sits down because is unpredictable. But all things are go for now. The House Judiciary Committee approved the articles of impeachment of abuse of power and obstruction of congress. Tell us the next steps in the house next week for the article. It will be a long week
After the game, the president returned to washington. Fundraisingding a event at Trump International hotel. Matthew daly covers congress for the associated press. Item number one next week, finalizing 2020 spending. What is that deal reached by the house and senate . Host host the border wall was a big hangup for 2019 spending. Government shutdown. This is not going to be an issue this time around mad . So much there are going on. Impeachment is going on. There is the trade deal with canada and mexico. There is a general sense that people not wanting to rokck the boat. The 35 day shutdown was traumatic for a lot of people. Hopefully nobody wants to repeat that again. Host in the 2020 spending bill, what about the white house, what is their view . Mr. Daly they think it is a go. But you never know until the president sits down and looks it, because he is very unpredictable. All signs are go for right now. Judiciaryhouse committee on friday approved the two articles impeachment on abuse