Economic Recovery Through Innovation
With Congressman David Wu
Date:
November 13, 2009 - 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Speaker(s):
Congressman David Wu In February, 2009 Congress passed a $787 billion economic stimulus measure that prevented America’s collapse from recession into depression. Having averted this economic catastrophe, the United States must rebuild its path to economic stability and prosperity — but how?
On November 13, City Club welcomes Congressman David Wu, who will argue that Congress must focus its attention on spurring long-term, high-value economic growth. He will discuss how government investments in research and development can encourage both innovation and economic progress and are a key component of economic recovery. He will contend that these investments — essential for producing cutting-edge jobs in growth industries — are critical to maintaining American leadership in an increasingly competitive global market.
David Wu is serving his sixth term as representative of Oregon’s 1st Congressional District. Prior to his election, he co-founded the law firm of Cohen & Wu, which served the high technology industry and numerous small businesses across Northwest. He is a graduate of Stanford and Yale Universities.
