One would basically rescind the authorization of use of military force from 2002 and the iraq war. There is a growing consensus that this authorization of use of military force is not necessary and they will be able to conduct activities around the globe to keep the country safe, using the previous authorizations of use of military force. This one that specifically authorizes force in iraq military force in iraq is not necessary. There is legislation by juan vargas that would enhance transparency requirements for what is called esg requirements and proxy statements for public companies. This is saying this is what a company is doing to enhance their environmental profile. This has become a really big topic in light of some of the social justice movements we have seen in the country in the past year or so. This is important to a lot of investors who want to make better decisions, based on how a company behaves on issues that are important to them. Host we are talking about the week ahea
Joining us this morning is jason deck. Dick, the Deputy Editor of Roll Call, here to talk about the week ahead. Both chambers are back in congress. What is on the agenda in the house . Guest a lot. This will be a busy month of june. The house has been out since before memorial day. They have a lot of catching up to do on the floor. The first thing on the agenda is a pair of bills. One would basically rescind the authorization of use of military force from 2002 and the iraq war. There is a growing consensus that this authorization of use of military force is not necessary and they will be able to conduct activities around the globe to keep the country safe, using the previous authorizations of use of military force. This one that specifically authorizes force in iraq military force in iraq is not necessary. There is legislation by juan vargas that would enhance transparency requirements for what is called esg requirements and proxy statements for public companies. This is saying this is
Ceo of the Wilson Center and absolutely delighted to preside over this event entitled president carter, the white house years. I have been carrying this book around as a workout. [laughter] once you finish reading it cancel your gym membership just to walk around carrying it measured against other biographies just on size alone but this isnt just a book it is a deep dive into what a presidency means written by someone who was there to see it all certainly i was there but still remembers far more details than i ever could because i was so excited to get the book and have this discussion in depth today. Every time i saw him in the white house over 40 years ago everywhere all the time 5000 pages of notes on a yellow pad and a president ial biography ever prepared by someone so well prepared. But im not surprised. I met stu the summer of 1964 when we sat next to each other at the Young Democrats of america here in washington i wont reveal our ages then or now that he is older. [laughter] w
[inaudible conversations]. Good morning. Thank you for braving the security. More will be coming in the back if you would like to move forward that would make it easier for us to accommodate the crowd that is still waiting in line. I am jane harman president and ceo of the Wilson Center and absolutely delighted to preside over this event entitled president carter, the white house years. I have been carrying this book around as a workout. [laughter] once you finish reading it cancel your gym membership just to walk around carrying it measured against other biographies just on size alone but this isnt just a book it is a deep dive into what a presidency means written by someone who was there to see it all certainly i was there but still remembers far more details than i ever could because i was so excited to get the book and have this discussion in depth today. Every time i saw him in the white house over 40 years ago everywhere all the time 5000 pages of notes on a yellow pad and a pres
of the republic from 1789. george washington s mount vernon hosted this event. ms. dunn: i am the chief of staff at george washington s mount vernon. you are in for a wonderful presentation. i would like to take a moment to thank ford motor company for supporting george washington s mount vernon and continuing to fun this opportunity. i would also like to recognize some special guests. we have our george washington leadership fellows here, 16 fivents spending weeks immersed into a leadership program. they are here through the generosity of david rubenstein, who helped us conceive of the idea to have this group of students here. i would like you to stand so that we can recognize you. [applause] ms. dunn: this is our second class of fellows. they just arrived this week and have very busy schedules, but they are wonderful to speak with. it is now my honor to be able to injures tonight s introduce tonight speaker, fergus bordewich. he has been a independent historian and writer