The New York Private Equity Network (NYPEN) and Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) are pleased to invite you to attend a Forum on “The Battle for America 2012 - Key Trends in Politics & Policy in this Election Year”.

Presented By:
Addressing the Republicans’ position:
Vin Weber - Managing Partner of Clark & Weinstock in Washington, D.C.

Addressing the Democrats’ position:
Steven A. Elmendorf - lobbyist in Washington, D.C.

Steven and Vin are two highly respected and influential political strategists, each having played key roles over the past decades on campaigns at the Federal, and Presidential level. Most recently they have been counseling business leaders and organizations on the issues surrounding the November Elections.

Subject Matter:
Topics that will be covered include:
• How could the elections impact the various government budgets
• The continuing battle over Healthcare Reform
• The potential impact of the elections on reforms     
- Taxes and Financial reform
- National Debt
- Defense spending and the military
- Immigration reform
• Predictions on 2012 Elections and key States/seats to watch

This session will be structured as a 45 minute moderated discussion followed by a 30 minute Q&A session. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: The Penn Club – Spruce Room,
Address: 30 West 44th Street (btw 5th & 6th)