On the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, D.C., Semafor News hosted the World Economy Summit featuring Biden administration officials,…
75 viewsFormer Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), nominee to serve as NASA administrator; Lina Khan, commissioner nominee to the Federal Trade Commission; and Department of Commerce general counsel nominee…
2,737 viewsFormer senior officials from Presidents George H.W. Bush to Barack Obama’s administrations joined a virtual discussion on presidential transitions. Several topics were explored, including re…
539 viewsThis portion of the National Governors Association annual winter meeting featured panel discussions on jobs, education, and training, as well as programs aimed at improving state criminal ju…
1,702 viewsThe Aspen Institute’s Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on expanding American economic opportunity. This portion featured a panel discussion about comm…
229 viewsCommerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and former Republican House leader Eric Cantor discussed what they see happening under the incoming Trump administration in areas such as trade, health care…
416 viewsCommerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman held a press conference following their meeting with the Chinese delegation for the 27th Session of the U.S.-Ch…
254 viewsCommerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston talked about presidential transitions and shared their advice for the next president. Topic…
314 viewsSingapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave a keynote address at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on his country’s trade and political relationship with the U.S. He also discussedthe pending T…
1,089 viewsCommerce Secretary Penny Pritzker delivered the commencement address to the 2016 graduating class of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business on the Healy Lawn. She quoted Pope F…
144 viewsThe U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum held an annual remembrance ceremony to honor victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Speakers remembered the mixed history of the United States in counteri…
1,326 viewsIn a series of quick interviews various people offered personal insight on current events. Topics included the economy, the Iran nuclear deal, the 2016 presidential campaigns, global technol…
847 viewsCommerce Secretary Penny Pritzker was interviewed by National Cable and Telecommunications Association President and CEO Michael Powell during a general session at the group’s 2015 Internet …
136 viewsSecretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke at the Aspen Institute’s “Communities that Work Partnership” event on economic growth. She outlined her department’s initiatives regarding workforc…
300 viewsPresident Obama gave the keynote address at the 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit. He talked about the strength of the American economy, what his agenda and initiatives were doing to bolster …
308 viewsPanelists talked about businesses' approaches to cybersecurity. Speakers included MasterCard President Ajay Banga, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Intel President Renee James. “Imp…
447 viewsJournalists interviewed lawmakers, Obama administration officials, and policy experts on a variety of topics. The sixth annual Washington Ideas Forum was held October 29-30, 2014, by Th…
794 viewsFormer New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker made welcoming remarks at the U.S.- Africa Business Forum being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washingto…
750 viewsPresident Obama made closing remarks at the U.S.- Africa Business Forum being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. It was part of his U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in Wa…
2,095 viewsErnest Moniz, Penny Pritzker, and Tom Vilsack spoke at the 2014 Export-Import Bank conference in Washington, D.C. They spoke about about the need for opening up trade channels and selling US…
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