WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
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Time
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Location
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Description
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9:15 a.m.
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Army and Navy Club
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Depart by Bus to Capitol Hill Club
300 First Street, S.E., Capitol South (Orange Line) Metro Station
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10:00-10:30 a.m.
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Capitol Hill Club, Pennsylvania/Texas Room
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Government Affairs Program Update and Legislative Briefing Breakfast
Associated Equipment Distributor's (AED) Government Affairs Program leaders review fly-in objectives and brief attendees on the status of AED's current policy priorities. Continental breakfast will be served.
Ken Taylor, President, Ohio CAT & AED Government Affairs Committee Chairman
Christian A. Klein, Vice President of Government Affairs & Washington Counsel, AED
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10:30 a.m.-noon
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Capitol Hill Club, Pennsylvania/Texas Room
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Energy Policy Roundtable
Shale energy has been a game changer in equipment markets. The Keystone XL pipeline project would create construction industry jobs and lessen our reliance on foreign oil. U.S. coal deposits contain more energy than that of all the world's oil reserves. Find out how radical environmentalists (and their administration allies) are creating barriers to opportunity and how AED and its business community partners are fighting back.
Toby Mack, President & CEO, AED (moderator)
Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE), Member, House Energy & Commerce Committee
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman, House Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee
Kyle Isakower, Vice President of Regulatory and Economic Policy, American Petroleum Institute
Ron Eidshaug, Vice President of Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Noon-1:30 p.m.
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Capitol Hill Club, Grant & McKinley Room (4th Floor)
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Government Affairs Luncheon
One of AED's most experienced and piquant political watchers shares insights on the hot House and Senate contests, how the race for the White House is shaping up, and why it matters for you, your company, and the economy.
Bernadette Budde, Senior Vice President, Business Industry Political Action Committee
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1:30-3:00 p.m.
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Capitol Hill Club, Pennsylvania/Texas Room
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Tax Reform Roundtable
With the national debt mounting and the U.S. tax code in shambles, comprehensive tax reform is looming. Leading policy experts discuss proposed changes, factors driving the debate, and how AED should position itself as things heat up.
Christian A. Klein, Vice President of Government Affairs & Washington Counsel, AED (moderator)
Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL), Member, House Ways & Means Committee & Chief Deputy Republican Whip
Caroline Harris, Chief Tax Counsel and Executive Director of Tax Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Christopher Myers, Manager, U.S. Governmental Affairs, Caterpillar, Inc.
Mark A. Bloomfield, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Council for Capital Formation
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3:00 p.m.
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Walk to Dirksen Senate Office Building
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3:30-4:30 p.m.
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406 Dirksen Senate Office Building
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Chairman's Briefing on Infrastructure Policy and
Presentation of 2012 AED Legislative Leadership Awards
The leaders of the Senate committee with jurisdiction over highways brief attendees on the status of reauthorization and what it will take to get a bipartisan bill done this year. As part of the briefing, Senators Boxer and Inhofe will receive AED's 2012 Legislative Leadership Award for their work on infrastructure issues.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, Chairman, Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
Sen. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member, Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
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4:45 p.m.
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Capitol Hill Club
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Return by Bus to Army and Navy Club for Ten Minute Pit Stop
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5:15 p.m.
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Army and Navy Club
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Bus departs for Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., building adjacent to the Archives/Navy Memorial (Green and Yellow Lines) Metro Station.
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5:30-7:00 p.m.
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Naval Heritage Center
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Equipment Industry Government Affairs Reception
Enjoy refreshments with equipment industry leaders and construction industry Washington representatives. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at one of the area's outstanding restaurants (see http://www.washingtonian.com/100best).
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THURSDAY, APRIL 26
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Time
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Location
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Description
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7:30 a.m.
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Army and Navy Club
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Bus Departs for Capitol Hill Club
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8:00-9:30 a.m.
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Capitol Hill Club, Pennsylvania/Texas Room
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AED PAC Congressional Breakfast
Sit down with six freshman members of Congress who have quickly made their mark on Capitol Hill, played a leadership role on key issues, and built strong ties to the equipment industry.
Please note: While no AED PAC contribution is required to participate in the breakfast, only AED members whose companies have given AED PAC solicitation consent in accordance with the Federal Election Campaign Act may attend. Go online to confirm your company has given approval, or contact AED Communication Director Josh Pudnos at jpudnos@aednet.org or 703.739.9513.
Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO), Member, House Energy & Commerce Committee
Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY), Member, House Transportation & Infrastructure, Small Business, Education & Workforce Committees
Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL), Member, House Transportation & Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Science, Space & Technology Committees
Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI), Member, House Transportation & Infrastructure, Budget, and Agriculture Committees
Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH), Member, House Financial Services Committee
Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR), Member, House Appropriations Committee
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9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Capitol Hill
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Taking it to the Hill: Meetings with Lawmakers
Attendees meet with representatives, senators, and congressional staff. While you are responsible for making your own appointments, AED staff is available to assist.
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9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Capitol Hill Club, Pennsylvania/Texas Room
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The War Room
While you're on the Hill fighting the good fight, be sure to stop by the "War Room" as your schedule permits to share intelligence, adjust messaging based on meeting feedback, ask questions, resupply materials, and grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. A buffet lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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5:00-6:30 p.m.
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Hearing Room, 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
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Congressional Reception
After a busy and productive day, join us for refreshments with members of Congress, congressional staff, and industry allies.
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6:45 p.m.
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Return to Army and Navy Club by Bus
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FRIDAY, APRIL 27
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Time
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Location
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Description
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8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Army and Navy Club, John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Room
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Board of Directors Meeting
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ONLY
Please enjoy breakfast in the ANC dining room prior to the meeting. Beverages will be served.
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