Treasury, Agriculture and Labor Cabinet Secretaries at 2006 Allard Capital Conference
TREASURY, AGRICULTURE AND LABOR CABINET SECRETARIES AT 2006 ALLARD CAPITAL CONFERENCE
Deadline for applications is April 3
U.S. Senator Wayne Allard (R-Colorado) said Wednesday that U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johannes and Labor Secretary Elaine Chao all have confirmed that they will speak at the 9th Annual Allard Capital Conference to be held June 14 through June 16 in Washington, D.C.
"The deadline for Coloradans who would like to participate in this annual bipartisan event is approaching fast," Senator Allard said. "I urge all who are interested in attending to get their applications in before April 3."
This year, Colorado State University and Mesa State College are co-sponsoring the conference with Senator Allard.
"The Allard Capital Conference gives Coloradans an unsurpassed opportunity to meet and question this country's most prominent political leaders and high-ranking government officials. Participants will gain insight into the workings of Washington, and the decision-making processes that affect all of our lives," Senator Allard said. "This year's conference promises to be the best ever. Colorado State and Mesa State, this year's co-sponsors, are bringing a new, exciting dynamic into the mix."
Colorado State University President Larry Penley said, "More than ever, understanding the relationship between the public and private sectors is essential to being a responsible and informed citizen. For this reason, Colorado State University is pleased to sponsor the Allard Capital Conference."
"Mesa State College is honored to be invited by Senator Allard to co-sponsor this prestigious event. We are proud to partner with Colorado State University to help offer this wonderful opportunity for our students and other everyday citizens to learn more about the way the federal government functions," said Mesa State President Tim Foster.
Senator Allard said speakers at past Capitol Conferences have included Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, then-Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, 9/11 Commissioner and former Congressman Tim Roemer, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator John Warner (R-VA), Former Senate Majority Leader Senator Trent Lott (R-MS), Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and 2004 Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (D-MA).
Coloradans interested in attending the conference should contact Senator Allard's Englewood office at (303) 220-7414, or go to his web page at http://allard.senate.gov/acc to obtain an application. The registration fee is $250. Participants are also responsible for their hotel and transportation costs. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2006.
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