Rx for Our Ailing Economy? Gephardt to Address EPI Forum at Press Club

10/11/2002

From: Nancy Coleman, Karen Conner or Stephaan Harris, 202-775-8810, all of the Economic Policy Institute

News Advisory:

Next Tuesday, House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt will present "A Plan for Promoting Economic Growth" before a group of economists and the press at a special forum convened by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).

In his speech, Gephardt will argue that the nation has been led down the wrong economic path, as shown by numerous indicators across the country. He will articulate his vision of new priorities to get the economy back on the right track and promote growth and jobs.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 15 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: National Press Club (14th & F Streets), West Room

WHO: House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt (D-MO) EPI President Lawrence Mishel, Introducer

Congressman Gephardt's address is being presented as part of EPI's series of forums and addresses on the economy.

The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy. This forum is one in an occasional series of speeches, debates, and presentations designed to further that debate.

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