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| | | Concerned Veterans for America
America's Biggest Threat
The Consequences of Debt
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST) - Washington DC | Three years ago, Admiral Mike Mullen — then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — made a statement that raised eyebrows in Washington. He boldly called America's national debt "the biggest threat we have to our national security." At that time, America's debt stood at $13.2 trillion. Since that statement, the debt has grown an additional $5 trillion and today sits at $17.2 trillion; making Admiral Mullen's statement even more true today.
As evidenced by the recent two-year budget deal, Washington continues to kick the can down the road when it comes to debt reduction. The national debt continues to grow, and with it, the economic and security threats. What are the full-spectrum consequences of America's spending addition? What can be done to address the mounting debt? Who must take the lead in tackling it? And will America be able to maintain the greatest military in the world if the debt continues to grow?
On Tuesday, January 21st, Admiral Mike Mullen will join Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) and The Weekly Standard to discuss the security threat of our mounting national debt and what can be done about it. Bill Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard, and Pete Hegseth, CEO of CVA, will lead a discussion with Admiral Mullen that promises to be insightful. Discussion and Q & A with: 
Admiral Mike Mullen
17th Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (2007-2011)
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Discussion moderated by: Bill Kristol
Editor, The Weekly Standard
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Pete Hegseth
CEO, Concerned Veterans for America
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Additional panelists named soon. |
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Defend & Reform | Reforming the Pentagon
Deficit and Defense Hawks Needed
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)
Washington, DC |
Debate over defense sequestration cuts in Washington has become ritualized and entrenched, making another round of sequester cuts likely. In light of our $17 trillion debt, "deficit hawks" emphasize the need for DoD to contribute to spending reform. At the same time, in a dangerous world of evolving threats, "defense hawks" emphasize the need to maintain the most powerful and technologically advanced military in the world.
Both are correct; so, how can these two positions be reconciled? Why must being a deficit hawk and a defense hawk be mutually exclusive? Can arbitrary and damaging sequester cuts be replaced with targeted DoD spending reforms that address spending concerns and maintain military might? If so, how?
Join Concerned Veterans for America, the Weekly Standard and a slate of top-notch legislators and policy experts on September 18th for a policy and political discussion about the prospects of reforming the way the Pentagon spends money—cutting the fat in order to spare the muscle. Keynote address from: Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. United States Senator from Oklahoma ****
Panelists Include... Congressman Duncan Hunter
United States Representative from California ______ Richard V. Spencer
Defense Business Board ______ Thomas Donnelly Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Panel moderated by: Stephen Hayes, Columinst, The Weekly Standard
EVENT: Reforming the Pentagon | Deficit and Defense Hawks Needed
DATE : Wednesday, September 18, 2013
TIME: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET (registration begins at 7:30am)
LOCATION:Charlie Palmer Steak | Washington D.C. 20001 This event is the fourth in a 5-part Defend & Reform Breakfast Series that will highlight ways veterans -- and all Americans -- can contribute to 'defending freedom by advancing reform.' |
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Episode 3: Defend & Reform | Liberty versus Security
Concerned Veterans for America
Defend & Reform | Liberty versus Security | | | |
Recent revelations about the size and scope of National Security Agency surveillance programs have reignited a long-standing debate regarding the proper balance between individual liberty and national security demands.
Nearly twelve years after the attacks of 9/11, with conventional U.S. wars winding down overseas but threats to security ever-present and emerging, what is the proper balance in America? Has America sacrificed too much liberty and privacy for the sake of security? Or are calls for curbed surveillance naïve in a dangerous world? Specifically, where has current surveillance policy gone too far? And where might we need to expand further?
DATE: Wednesday, August 7, 2013
TIME: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (EDT)
LOCATION: The Harvard Club, 35 West 44th Street, New York, NY
In conjunction with the Manhattan Institute and the Weekly Standard, CVA is proud to feature:
Remarks and discussion from:
  
John Stossel
Host of 'Stossel' on Fox News Channel
Congressman Peter King
U.S Representative from New York's 2nd District
William Kristol
Editor, The Weekly Standard
With panel discussion from:
- Judy Miller -
Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute - Gary Berntsen -
Former CIA officer and CVA Regional Director
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Episode 2: The Need for Spending Reform: The $17 Trillion Debt Threat & America's Spending Addiction
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The Need for Spending Reform: The $17 Trillion Debt Threat & America's Spending Addiction |
On Thursday, July 11th join Concerned Veterans for America, The Weekly Standard, Senator Marco Rubio, and other policy experts in Washington, DC for a breakfast forum entitled "The Need for Spending Reform: The $17 Trillion Debt Threat & America's Spending Addiction."
Our last event was sold out. Click here to register now for this free breakfast event.
Three years ago, America's highest-ranking military officer sent shock-waves through Washington by proclaiming "the biggest threat we have to our national security is our debt." With America's national debt fast approaching $17 trillion, his words still ring true today.
America's unsustainable balance sheet reflects a spending addiction that, if left unaddressed, poses long-term economic consequences and national security threats. How can America best address this spending problem? What are the short-term opportunities and long-term necessities? How can veterans, and all Americans, demand real spending reform? This event will explore answers to these urgent questions.
DATE: Thursday, July 11, 2013
TIME: 8:00 - 10:00am ET (registration at 7:30am)
LOCATION: Charlie Palmer Steak | Washington D.C. 20001
Keynote addresses from: Senator Marco Rubio United States Senator from Florida &
Governor Ed Rendell
Co-Chair, Campaign to Fix the Debt additional keynotes and panelists to be announced soon...
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Episode 1: Reforming Veterans Affairs:Preserving Promises to Those Who Serve
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Reforming Veterans Affairs:Preserving Promises to Those Who Serve
Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EDT)
Washington, DC Concerned Veterans for America is demanding reform and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs, especially regarding the massive disability claims "backlog." Veterans waiting in line for claims--sometimes for years--is utterly unacceptable.
How do we transform a bureaucratic VA culture into a service-oriented agency that gets results? On June 20, Concerned Veterans for America will sponsor a Weekly Standard -hosted event to answer this urgent question. Keynoting this event will be: The Honorable Anthony Principi
Former Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs
Senator Richard Burr (North Carolina)
Ranking Member, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Representative Jeff Miller (Florida - 1)
Chairman, House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Moderated by Bill Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard,the panel will include: - Darin Selnick , Organizing Committee Member for CVA
- Tom Tarantino, Chief Policy Officer for IAVA
- Mark Flatten,Investigative Reporter for The Washington Examiner
- Stewart Hickey, Executive Director of AMVETS
- Peter Gaytan, Executive Director of the American Legion
EVENT: Reforming Veterans Affairs: Preserving Promises to Those Who Serve
DATE : Thursday, June 20, 2013
TIME: Registration beings at 7:30am. Event will run from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. ET
LOCATION: Charlie Palmer Steak | 101 Constitution Avenue, NW | Washington D.C. 20001
Space is limited, so RSVP for the event below or at CV4A.org/AdvanceReform:
Registration is FREE and breakfast will be served. CVA will also stream the event LIVE online at ConcernedVeteransForAmerica.org/AdvanceReform/Live
This event is the first in a 5-part Defend & Reform Breakfast Series that will highlight ways veterans -- and all Americans -- can contribute to 'defending freedom by advancing reform.' Stay tuned for more events.
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