This comes from the Campaign for America's Future:

If you will be in the DC area, please join us for an event on November 18th hosted by the Campaign for America's Future to explore real investment in America, during which U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee and Lynn Woolsey, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus - and Representatives Keith Ellison and Rosa DeLauro will be speaking.

The need for increased public investment in our country is apparent. America is literally falling apart and falling behind. Our bridges are collapsing and our schools are overcrowded. We no longer lead the world in broadband speed and coverage. America’s WW2-era infrastructure is breaking down.

In the short term, in the deepening recession, the first task is to put people back to work. Investment in rebuilding should be the first priority of any recovery agenda. In the long term, we need sustained expansion of our investment in our future. It is time for a new green deal.

We will meet to detail the scope of the challenge, and the elements of an adequate response. We’ll look at the investment needs, the economic benefits, and ways of financing increased investment over the longer term.

Click here to see the full agenda and RSVP.

The conference will feature leaders from the business community and organized labor. Progressive Caucus co-chairs Barbara Lee and Lynn Woolsey will chair the discussions. Economist James Galbraith will provide the keynote address at lunch. Pollster Stan Greenberg will present a new, election-night survey of what voters wanted when they went to the polls, and how they feel about investments, deficits and spending priorities. Progressive caucus members will describe ways to finance expanded investment.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (Lunch will be provided.)

WHERE: Washington, DC - Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, LJ119 (Immediately behind the Capitol, enter on the ground floor below the tourists’ entrance).

RSVP: Click here to see the full agenda and RSVP

We look forward to seeing you on November 18th.

Thank you so much,

Eric Lotke, Research Director
Campaign for America's Future