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America's Future Foundation Room 101

March 17, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:

COMING SOON: DC MARCH ROUNDTABLE | AFF DC HAPPY HOUR: PARTY ON THE PATIO!
AFF ON THE ROAD: HOW THE WEST WILL BE LOST
IHS SUMMER SEMINARS | INSIDE WASHINGTON WEEKLY | YOUR DREAM JOB

AFF DC March Roundtable: The Economy in Crisis?
AFF will hold its monthly roundtable "The Economy in Crisis?" on March 18.  While national security issues may seem to dominate the national debate, the state of the economy might be the determining issue for this year's elections.  The widespread view that we are in a recession led to an economic stimulus bill few free-market advocates supported.  Is extra stimulus needed to avoid the potentially imminent recession?  When it comes to promoting economic growth, the primary conservative solution is to cut taxes.  What other free-market policy solutions are there to bring prosperity to the country?

The event will take place at the Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, near Dupont Circle. Drinks at 6:30; Roundtable begins at 7:00. Roundtables are free for members, $5 for non-members. So join today! Please RSVP to Cindy Cerquitella at cindy@americasfuture.org.

AFF DC Happy Hour: Party on the Patio!
AFF's next monthly happy hour will take place on Wednesday, March 26th, at the Local 16 on U Street. To celebrate spring we will be out on the patio! The address is 1602 U Street NW, Washington DC and the nearest Metro stop is U Street on the Green Line. Please note: we'll be out on the outdoor deck. Just look for AFF members wearing little orange AFF lapel pins. As always, there is no cover and there are beer, wine, and rail drink specials from 6 to 9 pm.

AFF Denver: How the West will Be Lost
On Wednesday, March 26, 2008, AFF goes to Denver for its next installment of AFF on the Road! It's no mistake that Democrats will be hosting their national convention in Denver. Liberal funders have invested heavily in Colorado as part of a multi-cycle strategy to turn traditionally red states in the mountain west blue. But have Republicans and the Religious Right put more libertarian-leaning mountain states up for grabs? Looking at the primaries, does Huckabee's success indicate the growing or waning influence of evangelicals in the Republican Party? Does Ron Paul's fundraising success indicating a growing influence of libertarians? And what to make of McCain? Join our panelists as we discuss the future of libertarians, conservatives, and evangelicals in the West.

Featuring Jon Caldara, president, Independence Institute; Jim Pfaff, president, Colorado Family Council Ryan Sager, author, Elephant in the Room: Evangelicals, Libertarians and the Battle to Control the Republican Party; Gene Healy, senior editor at the Cato Institute and author, Cult of the Presidency: America's Dangerous Devotion to Executive Power ; moderated by Brad Jones of Facethestate.com.

This event will be held at the Oxford Theater at the Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St, Denver, CO 80202. Complementary drinks and appetizers from 6:00-7:00p.m; discussion from 7:00 to 8:30. Valet parking available. Please RSVP to rsvp@americasfuture.org. 

IHS Summer Seminars
If you like the challenging topics and interesting people you encounter at AFF events, you'll love the free summer seminars sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies. The seminars bring together thoughtful individuals from around the world for a week (or weekend) to hear interesting and challenging lectures, discuss the ideas and applications of liberty, and socialize. Participation, including meals and housing, is free, but spaces are limited. The deadline to apply is March 31. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/seminar.

Inside Washington Weekly Podcast
This week, host David White is joined by Dave Weigel of Reason, Amanda Carpenter of Townhall.com, and Eli Lake of the New York Sun to discuss Spitzer’s secret, Geraldine Ferraro, and Hillary’s end game.

To listen or subscribe, visit http://www.insidewashingtonweekly.com. 

Your Dream Job
The Heritage Foundation is seeking an Administrative and Financial Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Operations.  The Assistant is responsible for clerical and administrative support for the Vice President, Finance and Operations and the Controller. This includes a variety of coordinating and support responsibilities relating to all Finance and Operations functions (i.e. accounting, building and facilities, and business support services). This position is part of the Vice President’s management team to oversee the work and projects of the department. 

For more info, see http://www.americasfuture.org/jobboard/archives/022788.php.

Got something else in mind? You can find other great free-market-oriented jobs by clicking over to AFF's Job Board at http://www.americasfuture.org/jobboard/!

In Liberty,

Cord Blomquist
Director of Operations
http://www.americasfuture.org/
cord@americasfuture.org 

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