[McLynnan]

Ping!

[Piquaboy]

Does anyone out there think that Bill Clinton would listen before he started spouting off?.

[SEGUET]

"And I want you to thank all the good folks here at Baylor University for putting on a great show."

G."W."ALL STREET took the words right out of my mouth -That's exactly what I would have called it too!

[Tuco-bad]

As Bush says: "Prosperity is just around the corner."

Where have I heard that before?

[Octavius]

Just like white collar B'crats, to think meetings solve problems.

[PhiKapMom]

I have news for the Chairman of Albertsons about buying hamburger instead of steak -- at the price his grocery chain is charging for steak most people would buy hamburger instead of steak there on general purposes.

I buy my steak at other groceries here in town that don't charge $6.99, $7.99, and $8.99 a pound for steak like Albertson's. And the steak is just as good! Since I live in ranch/cattle country, I object to paying outlandish prices for steak from Albertsons and it has nothing to do with the economy.

[deport]

The Summit Session with hot links to the breakout sessions.....

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	President George W. Bush makes a statement on how to improve the economy at the plenary session of the President's Economic Forum held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas on Tuesday August 13, 2002. Small Investor and Retirement Security Session Economic Recovery and Job Creation Session Corporate Responsibility Session Healthcare Security Session Plenary Session Press Briefing by OMB Director Mitch Daniels Press Briefing by Secretary of Treasury Paul O'Neill and Secretary of Commerce Don Evans Press Briefing by Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman and USTR Ambassador Robert Zoellick Policy in Focus: Economy Early Sessions

On August 13, the President hosted the President's Economic Forum at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

The meeting brought together government policy makers, small investors, small business owners, industry experts, teachers, workers, business ethicists, union members, corporate executives, economists, business students, academics, researchers and others to discuss the fundamentals of the economy and the President's agenda to increase economic growth for the future.

The President's Economic Forum featured breakout and discussion sessions on key economic issues. Each session involved approximately 30 participants with diverse points of view, panels and was chaired by a senior government official, and each panel included guest speakers with special expertise in the panel's subject matter.

The President believes that economic freedom is the foundation for individual success and prosperity. Because of the resiliency and determination of the American people, our Nation is on track for sustained economic growth. However, the President will not be satisfied until every American who wants a job can find a job, and all Americans have economic security. The President's economic agenda invests in people by creating jobs, expanding opportunities to save and invest, providing a good education, and helping each American own part of the American dream.

The President's Economic Forum brought together people from all walks of life to discuss the fundamentals of the economy and the President's agenda to increase economic growth for the future.	This panel discussed the best ways to sustain economic recovery, promote long-term growth and create new jobs. It was chaired by Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill.

This panel discussed the President’s agenda to usher in a new era of corporate responsibility. It was chaired by Commerce Secretary Don Evans.

This panel discussed rising health care costs and new approaches to make high-quality health care affordable for all Americans. HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson chaired the panel.

This panel discussed ways to protect pensions, help Americans protect and grow their retirement savings, and protect Social Security for seniors.

[linn37]

Scott and White (or call it sit and wait) is a piss poor hospital run by people who could care less. Its all about getting herded thru the door and back out again.

[Moonman62]

"I think about how people in Crawford look at Wall Street and the numbers," said Bush, whose ranch is about 25 miles west of Waco. "And one of the things I hope that comes out of this discussion is how do we simplify the numbers so that people can understand what they're looking at."

He should be talking about government numbers. Nobody can figure them out. He should end withholding, and require people to write monthly checks for their taxes, so they'll know how badly they're getting raped by the government.

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Even before the event began, Democrats complained the Bush forum was little more than a photo-op.

Oh how I hate 'Rats!