Nations distinguished thinkers an innovators. It is my privilege to introduce todays participant to engage us in a captivating discussion of health care. Let me start by introducing the guest speaker who i have known for many years and consider him a mentor and friend. Scott serota is the ceo of Blue Cross Blue Shield, and a National Federation of supporting 36 independent communitybased and locallyowned Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and including Blue Cross Blue Shield of michigan. The Blue Cross Blue Shield system through its federation of insurers covers 1 of 3 americans, and i think that this is a very important statistic, because nobody else does this frankly, it serves every zip code in the united states, meaning in every zip code in america, someone has a Blue Cross Blue Shield card. He is overseeing one of the most trusted brands in health care, and scott is one of the most influential leaders driving Public Policy and conversations on health care and health care reform, and
Andrew mccabe discussed his career, his firing from the fbi and the origins of the russia investigation. He was interviewed by investigative Journalist Carl Bernstein at a conference hosted by the new school, new york city. Mr. Mccabe was fired by the Justice Department less than two days before his planned retirement. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much for that warm welcome. And good evening. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, students, and all members of the new school community. Thanks so much for inviting me to speak to you here tonight. It is truly an honor to address a group as engaged and, quite frankly, as large. Thats a bit terrifying for me, as you are right now. And also to be able to do it on the 100th anniversary of the new school. Congratulations on your anniversary. Thank you for making me a part of it. Tonight id like to talk to you a bit about loyalty and about how my experiences in the fbi showed me the majesty and the power of loyalty at its best. And t
Powell spoke on the u. S. Economy at the top of the listening session with Community Leaders and Union Representatives at the Federal Reserve in washington, d. C. Here is a look at what he had to say. Chair powell good afternoon and welcome to the board room where members of the board of governors and president s of the banks meet eight times a year. We decide the stance of Monetary Policy. As you can see, it is a magnificent, rather formal, even imposing room with 26 foot ceilings, a monumental marble fireplace, and a 1000 pound brass and glass chandelier. It has seen a lot of history since Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the building in 1937. Reddish and American Military leaders conferred here during world war ii, and through the decades, our predecessors grappled with financial turmoil and the economys ups and downs. Places take our assigned around this table, the setting and history lends a certain stuffiness ton a the proceedings. As we kick this off, the 12th of 14 fed listen event
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Michigan. The system, through its federation of insurers covers one out of every three americans. I think that it is a very important statistic. It is something nobody else does. It serves every zip code in the united states, meaning in every zip code in america, someone has a blue cross card. It is one of the most trusted brands in Health Care Conversations on health care and his involved in health care reform, so everyone has access to quality, Affordable Health care. Scott has devoted his career to improving the health of all americans. Through parts of that identify Health Issues and challenges and provide insights to improve the quad of care across america. Scott was named president and ceo of bcbsa after serving four years as Senior Executive Vice President , including two years as chief operating officer. Prior to that, as an exec at a Vice President for system development, he was in charge with new Business Strategy and the bc Bs Technology evaluation center, which is renowned