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Senator John Breaux Moderates Health Care Forum with Senator Clinton and Former Speaker Gingrich

Event part of Breaux’s bipartisan “Ceasefire on Health Care” Campaign

Sponsored by American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies

Who:	Senator John Breaux Senator Hillary Clinton Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, Founder, Center for Health Transformation Professor James A. Thurber, Director, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American University
What:	Breakfast Forum: As part of his “Ceasefire on Health Care” campaign, Senator John Breaux will moderate a forum on health care reform with Senator Hillary Clinton and Former Speaker Newt Gingrich. During the event led by Senator Breaux, Senator Clinton and Former Speaker Gingrich will exchange ideas and discuss various health care issues including: the elimination of health disparities, rising health care costs, and the increasing number of uninsured Americans. The forum is the most recent event in the “Ceasefire on Health Care” series and is being presented by American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies. The series is made possible by a grant from Pfizer Inc.
When:	Thursday, July 21, 2005 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Where:	National Press Club 529 Fourteenth Street, N.W. Ballroom Washington, DC
Why:	In order to stimulate discussion and inspire change within the system, Senator Breaux has spearheaded the “Ceasefire on Health Care” campaign that aims to raise awareness and offer bipartisan solutions to important heath care issues, such as health disparities, access to health care and uninsured Americans. The latest forum brings together two of the leading policymakers and health care advocates in Senator Clinton and Former Speaker Gingrich, who will discuss different ideas and approaches to health care reform.
Contact:	Maralee Csellar (202) 885-5952 Claire Barnard (202) 262-4708