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Mark L. Alderman

Mark will be speaking at an upcoming event:
Health Law 2019
Philadelphia, PA 12/05/2018
Members of Cozen O'Connor's Health Care department, will host this event in Philadelphia.
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Mark Alderman is the chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, working with clients to advocate their interests with lawmakers, executive branch officials and regulatory personnel in local, state and federal government.

Among his recent public and professional affiliations, Mark is or has been a member of the 57th Electoral College, Democratic National Committee National Finance Committee (Pennsylvania chair), the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team, the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the Obama for America National Finance Committee, the United States Attorney Nominating Commission, the Judicial Selection Commission for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Kerry for President National Finance Committee (co-chair), and the Advisory Board of Philadelphia International Airport (chair).

An active and involved member of his community, Mark is or has been a member of the Advisory Board of Directors of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute, the Board of Directors of the NASDAQ Futures Exchange, the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the Board of Trustees of Thomas Jefferson University (chair, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Inc., board of trustees), the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (chair of the School Committee), the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation; the Board of Directors of WXPN-FM, the Board of Directors of the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center of Philadelphia, the original Board of Directors of Living Beyond Breast Cancer; and the American Jewish Committee, Philadelphia Chapter.

Mark is a regular contributor on political and policy topics with recent appearances in Fortune, CNN, The Hill, CNBC, Fox News, FOX Business News, Politico, U.S. News & World Report and Sirius XM's POTUS Politics. He also co-leads Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies’ political series and podcast, which provides analysis and insight on political and policy developments in Washington.

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Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz Discuss Midterm Elections on NBC10 Philadelphia’s @Issue

November 04, 2018

On Sunday, November 4, Mark Alderman, Chairman of Cozen O’Connor’s Public Strategies group, and Jim Schultz, Chairman of Cozen O’Connor’s Government & Regulatory group, appeared on NBC Philadelphia’s @Issue to discuss what’s at stake in the Midterm Elections.

City and State Pennsylvania names Cozen and Alderman to their 2018 PA Power 100 List

May 22, 2018

Stephen Cozen, founder and chairman of Cozen O’Connor, and Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, were both named to The 2018 Power 100 list by City & State Pennsylvania, ranked 39 and 50, respectively.

Happy New Year from Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

January 01, 2018

Howard Schweitzer and Mark Alderman look back at 2017 and highlight a few of the ways it was year of change for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies.

Cozen and Alderman Named to the PA Power 100 2017

May 30, 2017

The Power 100 ranks the 100 most powerful and influential members of the Pennsylvania community.

Paris Terror Attack Days Before French Election

April 21, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discusses the french presidential election on Fox News.

President Trump Signs Pair of Executive Orders on Trade

April 03, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies, discusses recent developments in the Trump administration on Fox News.

Pressing Questions Answered About PA’s Cannabis Cultivation Application Process

March 17, 2017

Mark Alderman and Jim Davis, both of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies, discuss PA cannabis cultivation application process in the Cannabis Business Times.

The First Hundred Days with Martha MacCallum

March 17, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies, discusses the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch on Fox News.

The First Hundred Days

March 10, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discusses Trump's first hundred days in office on Fox News.

Pot of Gold: Tycoons and Others are in Frenzied Race to Win Pa. Medical Marijuana Licenses

March 10, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies, discusses medical marijuana licenses in Pennsylvania on Philly.com.

White House Denies Priebus Acted Inappropriately [Fox News]

February 24, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies group, discusses senior White House staff pressuring the FBI.

Trump Frustrated with Bureaucracy of Running Washington [Fox News]

February 10, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, appeared on Fox News in the segment President Trump Frustrated with Bureaucracy of Running Washington.

Does Trumps Travel Ban Cause Harm to the Country? [Fox News]

February 04, 2017

Mark Aldmerman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, appeared on Fox News to discuss President Trump's travel ban and its potential harm to the country.

Here are 5 things President Trump can't change [The Hill]

February 02, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman, and Howard Schweitzer, managing partner, of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies published an op-ed in The Hill, “Here are 5 things President Trump can't change,” regarding irrevocable tenets of DC.

Unleash the Biden [Politico Magazine]

January 19, 2017

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, published an op-ed in Politico about how the Democratic party can help redefine itself and connect to the working class by positioning Joe Biden as a figurehead.

Mark Alderman Quoted in CNN Article about Trump’s Remarks on Free Speech [CNN]

November 30, 2016

Mark Alderman appeared in a CNN article, "Trump takes aim at First Amendment.”

Predictions about Election Results Vary as Polls Tighten [Fox Business News]

November 05, 2016

While appearing on Fox Business News’ “Making Money with Charles Payne,” Mark Alderman talked about Donald Trump’s chances for victory in the final days before the election.

Tightening Polls Make It Hard to Predict Election Results [Fox Business News]

November 02, 2016

Mark Alderman appeared on Fox Business News’ “Making Money with Charles Payne” to talk about the polls in the days leading up to the presidential election.

Trump Slams Voter Fraud and Media Bias in Days Leading Up to Election [Fox Business News]

October 27, 2016

Mark Alderman appeared on Fox News' "Making Money with Charles Payne to discuss Donald Trump’s criticism of America’s democratic system.

Clinton Wins the First Debate But Upcoming Debates are of Equal Importance [Fox Business News]

September 27, 2016

Mark Alderman discussed the candidates' performance in the first debate on "Making Money with Charles Payne" on Fox Business News.

Clinton Email Issues Overstated Again with Immunity Deal [Fox Business News]

September 23, 2016

Blake Rutherford joined "Making Money with Charles Payne" on Fox Business News to discuss the Cheryl Mills immunity deal and the imminent first debate.

Political Punchout: The 'Deplorables' Controversy [NBC10]

September 13, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz debate the week’s highlights from the topsy-turvy presidential campaign, focusing on Hillary Clinton’s “deplorables” statement.

Clinton's Polling Lead and Trump's Pennsylvania Prerogative [Fox Business News]

September 12, 2016

Mark Alderman appeared on Fox News’ “After the Bell” to discuss the candidates’ standings and newly emerging battleground states.

Gotham City vs. Reaganesque Optimism [US News]

July 29, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the contrasting portrayals of the United States depicted by the Republicans and Democrats during their respective conventions with US News.

Final Political Punchout: Anticipating Hillary's Speech [NBC10]

July 29, 2016

Jim Schultz and Mark Alderman discuss what Hilary needs to accomplish in her acceptance speech during the DNC.

Political Punchout: Joe Biden's Popularity and President Obama's Speech

July 28, 2016

Jim Schultz and Mark Alderman discuss Joe Biden's Popularity and President Obama's Speech

The Biggest Speeches at the Democratic National Convention

July 26, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, discusses the Democratic National Convention’s biggest speakers on After the Bell

Day One at the DNC

July 25, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discusses the first day of the DNC on Newsmax Prime.

Political Analysts Breakdown the DNC

July 25, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, and Jim Schultz, chair of Cozen O'Connor's Government Law & Regulatory practice discuss day one of the DNC.

Donald Trump's America: Scary But Fixable

July 22, 2016

Mark Alderman, chair of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies, discusses Donald Trump's America on CNN Politics.

Cozen O'Connor Plays Active Role in DNC Events in Philadelphia

July 22, 2016

Cozen O'Connor's events and participation in the Democratic National Convention is highlighted by Law360

Political Punchout: Donald Trump and Women Voters

July 21, 2016

Jim Schultz and Mark Alderman discuss Donald Trump and women voters on NBC10.

Political Punchouts: Analysts Break Down Day Three of the RNC

July 21, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, and Jim Schultz, chair of the Government Law and Regulatory Affairs, discuss the Republican National Convention on NBC10.

Political Punchout: Melania’s Republican National Convention Speech

July 20, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz discuss Melania's speech at the Republican National Convention on NBC10 News.

Convention Impressions and Trump's Long-Term Effect on the Republican Party [OZY on Facebook LIVE]

July 20, 2016

Howard Schweitzer and Mark Alderman share their perspective on the Republican convention and comment on the candidates' strategies.

Political Punchout: Day One of the Republican National Convention

July 19, 2016

Mark Aldermand and Jim Schultz discuss day one of the Republican National Convention in their

The Bernie Sanders Effect and Potential Violence in Cleveland

July 14, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses Bernie Sanders' influence on the Democratic Party and how the open carry rule may play out in Cleveland.

Mark Alderman Comments on the President's Tribute to Dallas Police and the Sanders Endorsement

July 12, 2016

Mark Alderman discussed President Obama’s response to the tragedy in Dallas and then reacts to Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of Hilary Clinton on the Fox Business Network.

Bernie Sanders Bows Out and Next Steps for the Democratic Ticket

July 12, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses Bernie Sanders endorsement of Hillary Clinton, the ensuing opportunities, and the dynamic of the Democratic convention on Sirius XM's POTUS Politics.

Pre-Conventions "Political Punchout" and Trump's Imminent VP Announcement

July 11, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz have the latest on the race for president, including Trump's plan to announce a possible running mate.

Real Issues or Political Posturing? US's "Brexit" and Clinton Controversies

June 27, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz discuss Brexit and two controversies surrounding Hilary Clinton on NBC10 news.

Will Firing His Campaign Manager Help or Hurt the Trump Campaign?

June 20, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz discuss presidential polling and a change up in the Trump campaign on NBC10 news.

The Impact of Orlando's Tragedy on the 2016 Presidential Election

June 14, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz appear on NBC10 news to discuss the tragedy in Orlando and its impact on the 2016 presidential election.

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz Debate Presidential Politics on NBC10 News

June 07, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz evaluate the 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential nominees on NBC10 news.

Mark Alderman Discusses the Sanders Campaign’s Future on After the Bell

June 06, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the Sanders campaign's future and persistence on After the Bell.

Mark Alderman Discusses Clinton’s Media Woes in U.S. News & World Report

June 06, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses Clinton's media woes in a U.S. News & World Report article titled, "Clinton Can't Win for Losing."

Mark Alderman Discusses the California Primary on CNBC

May 31, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discusses the upcoming California primary on CNBC.

Mark Alderman Discusses A Third Party Candidate on After the Bell

May 31, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, discusses the prospect of a third-party candidate from the Libertarian Party on After the Bell

Mark Alderman Discusses Allegations Against Governor McAuliffe

May 25, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, discusses allegations against Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe on One American News Network.

Mark Alderman Says Trump is an Advantage for Democrats

May 24, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, says Trump is an advantage for Democrats.

Mark Alderman Discusses the Uncivil War Amongst Democrats

May 18, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the uncivil war erupting within the Democratic Party's ranks in the Charlotte Observer and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Mark Alderman Says Bernie Sanders Is Running Out of Time in U.S. News & World Report

May 18, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the ticking clock for the Sanders campaign in U.S. News & World Report.

Mark Alderman Says Sanders Campaign Needs to Move On

May 18, 2016

Mark Alderman tells the Boston Herald that the protracted Sanders campaign is taking a toll on the Democratic party.

Mark Alderman Discusses the Political Response to Donald Trump on Newsmax Prime

May 11, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the political responses to Donald Trump as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Newsmax Prime.

Mark Alderman Returns to After the Bell to Discuss the New York Primary Results

April 20, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the results of the New York primary on After the Bell.

Mark Alderman Discusses the New York Democratic Primary on After the Bell

April 14, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the New York democratic primary race on Fox Business Network's After the Bell.

Mark Alderman Discusses Paul Ryan’s Disinterest in GOP Nomination

April 12, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the unlikeliness of Speaker Paul Ryan joining the Republican presidential nomination contest.

Mark Alderman Discusses the Democratic Primary in Wisconsin

April 08, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies, discusses the Democratic primary in Wisconsin on Fox News.

Mark Alderman Analyzes Voter Impressions on Newsmax Prime

March 23, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the way voters are reacting to the various presidential primary campaigns on Newsmax Prime.

Mark Alderman Discusses the Presidential Election on Fox Business

March 18, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discusses the presidential election on Fox Business.

Mark Alderman Discusses the Primary Campaigns on Newsmax Prime

March 16, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses the Republican and Democratic presidential primary races on Newsmax Prime.

Mark Alderman Discusses 2016 DNC Convention with Law360

February 23, 2015

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discusses the Democratic National Committee's choice of Philadelphia to host its 2016 convention in an article titled "DNC Gives Philly Firms Golden Networking Opportunity."

New ACA Developments Affecting Individual Coverage & Cancellations

November 15, 2013

On November 14, President Obama announced that health insurers will be able to extend existing plans for individuals through 2014 that would have been otherwise cancelled due to changes under the Affordable Care Act. This proposed fix does not guarantee that extensions will be available, but rather allows insurers to offer the extension and for state regulators to approve it.

Cozen O’Connor’s Health Care and Public Strategies Groups Featured in Legal Bisnow

March 07, 2013

Attorneys Mark Alderman, Mark Gallant, Colin Roskey and Howard Schweitzer are highlighted in this article on Cozen O'Connor's growth in the Health Law and Public Strategies Groups.

Alderman To Be Appointed to Advisory Board of National Air and Space Museum

November 23, 2011

Alderman To Be Appointed to Advisory Board of National Air and Space Museum

Alderman, Schweitzer, Bayh on the Infrastructure Bank the U.S. Already Has in The Washington Post

September 30, 2011

Alderman, Schweitzer, Bayh on the Infrastructure Bank the U.S. Already Has in The Washington Post

Cozen O'Connor's Mark Alderman, Robert Freeman and Howard Schweitzer Discuss S&P Downgrade on Philly.com

August 09, 2011

Cozen O'Connor's Mark Alderman, Robert Freeman and Howard Schweitzer Discuss S&P Downgrade on Philly.com

Cozen O'Connor's Mark Alderman and Suzanne Mayes featured in PA Law Weekly

August 02, 2011

Cozen O'Connor's Mark Alderman and Suzanne Mayes featured in PA Law Weekly

Cozen O’Connor Members Appointed to Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

July 27, 2011

Cozen O’Connor Members Appointed to Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Mark Alderman Appointed To NASDAQ OMX Futures Exchange Board of Directors

July 11, 2011

Mark Alderman Appointed To NASDAQ OMX Futures Exchange Board of Directors

Cozen O’Connor Launches Public Strategies LLC - New Entity Offers Enhanced Government Relations Assistance in Public Policy Advocacy, Regulatory Compliance and Contract Procurement

September 22, 2009

Cozen O’Connor Launches Public Strategies LLC - New Entity Offers Enhanced Government Relations Assistance in Public Policy Advocacy, Regulatory Compliance and Contract Procurement

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections - Post Election: Where Are We Now

November 08, 2018

On our final episode of The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections, Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer, and Blake Rutherford analyze Tuesday’s election results with a view toward how the outcomes will impact policymaking in Washington heading into 2019. The team also discusses the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and look forward to what the 2020 presidential election may bring.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Live Election Day Edition

November 06, 2018

On today’s special, live election day edition of our Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections podcast, Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Blake Rutherford give their final predictions and analysis before polls close.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Less Than a Week to Go

October 31, 2018

On this week’s (Halloween!) edition of the Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections podcast, Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer, and Blake Rutherford discuss the state of the midterms with less than 7 days until the ballots are counted.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – 12 Days Until Ballots are Cast

October 25, 2018

On this week’s edition of the Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections podcast, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford, Kaitlyn Martin, Greg Jarmas, and Hope Sheils discuss the state of the midterms with less than two weeks to go.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Kavanaugh is In, What’s Next?

October 11, 2018

On this week’s edition of the Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterms podcast, Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Blake Rutherford discuss fresh polling numbers and campaign messaging in the wake of the Kavanaugh nomination.

Déjà Vu for Democrats?

October 11, 2018

In a recent op-ed published in Real Clear Politics, Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, explores the ramifications to the Democratic Party should the “blue wave” fail to materialize come November.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Kavanaugh, Midterms and Millennials

October 03, 2018

On this week’s edition of the Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections podcast, Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Kaitlyn Martin discuss the continuing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and what it means for the midterm elections.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Rosenstein Revelations, This Week’s Brett Kavanaugh Hearings, and Midterm Analysis

September 24, 2018

On this week’s call, Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford, and Kaitlyn Martin discuss the breaking news surrounding Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein in light of revelations he’s discussed invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office, the ongoing news surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, and the lens through which voters may view this ongoing “chaos in Washington” heading into November.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – SCOTUS, Tariffs, and November Impacts

September 18, 2018

On today’s call, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford discussed the uncertain path forward with Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and the Trump Administrations’ new round of tariffs on China – and the ways these issues could influence the midterm elections. Howard, Mark and Blake also examined the latest polling and fundraising data in key Senate, House, and Governor’s races.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Is a Blue Wave Coming?

September 13, 2018

It’s 53 days until the midterms, and with seemingly every day bringing new breaking news about the president, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic Strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden presidential transition team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford had a lot to discuss.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Two Months to November

August 29, 2018

With a little over two months to go before the midterm election, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer and Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman discuss some of their predictions for November and analyze several highly-watched races that could tip the balance of power in Washington.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections: Fallout from Helsinki, Nomination of Kavanaugh & November Impact

July 18, 2018

On today’s call, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford discussed the fallout from President Trump’s meeting this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, reaction to Trump’s nomination of D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court, and the ways these issues and more could move voters in November.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Outlook Nearly Four Months Out

June 26, 2018

The midterms may still be four months away, but there’s no doubt that the news over the past two weeks is going to have an impact on how independent voters cast their ballots.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – A Focus on the Senate Map

June 14, 2018

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Super Tuesday

June 05, 2018

The Super Tuesday of 2018 has arrived and today, voters in eight states go to the polls to cast votes in highly watched primary elections.

The Beltway Briefing – Welcome, Senator Evan Bayh

May 17, 2018

On today’s call, we welcomed a special guest – former two-term U.S. Senator and Governor of Indiana Evan Bayh, who recently joined Cozen O’Connor and Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies. Joining Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Blake Rutherford, Senator Bayh shared insights from his time serving on the Senate Intelligence Committee and underscored his support for the confirmation of Gina Haspel as the next Director of the CIA. The conversation touched on the Trump administration’s impact on international affairs, as well as the economy.

The Beltway Briefing Policy Spotlight Call – Spotlight on the Pennsylvania Primary Elections

May 16, 2018

Former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford walk through the results of last night’s Pennsylvania primaries and analyze the impact they may have on the 2018 midterm elections.

The Beltway Briefing Policy Spotlight Call – The Politics & Policy of Cannabis

April 25, 2018

On today’s call, Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer, Jim Davis, Allison Wils, and Blake Rutherford of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies walked through the current marijuana policy landscape, examining the Trump Administration’s impact on the industry, the complexity of conflicting state and federal laws, and the myriad ways the issue has evolved.

The Beltway Briefing - Charting the Changing Personnel Dynamics within the Trump White House

April 05, 2018

On today’s call, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford walk through the ever-changing personnel dynamics within the Trump White House, including who’s left from the president’s original cabinet and West Wing staff, who’s new, and why it matters for future policy decisions.

Beltway Briefing: February 26

February 26, 2018

On today’s call, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford discuss the politics of the day including the potential for Congress to pass meaningful gun control and immigration reform measures, redistricting in Pennsylvania, and the White House’s recently-released infrastructure proposal – all against the backdrop of the 2018 Midterm elections.

The Beltway Briefing – The State of the State of the Union

February 07, 2018

On today’s call, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford share reactions from last week’s State of the Union Address, explore the likelihood of a government shutdown and analyze the outlook for the 2018 Midterm elections.

The Beltway Briefing – Welcome to 2018

January 11, 2018

On our first call of the new year, GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford dive into the impact of passage of last year’s sweeping tax reform bill, the prospects for reaching a bipartisan deal on DACA, the impending threat of a government shutdown, and what this all means for the 2018 Midterm elections.

The Beltway Briefing – Analyzing Congress’s Year-End Agenda

December 06, 2017

GOP Strategist and former COO of TARP Howard Schweitzer, Democratic strategist and former member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team Mark Alderman, and former chief of staff to two attorneys general Blake Rutherford break down Congress’ busy year-end agenda as we head into the final month of the year.

The Beltway Briefing – Breaking Down the Results of Tuesday Night’s Elections

November 09, 2017

Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Blake Rutherford debrief on the results of Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey and analyze what it means for Washington.

The Beltway Briefing – How Will the News of Today Shape 2018 Midterms & the VA Gubernatorial Race?

October 30, 2017

Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Blake Rutherford discuss the upcoming race for Governor in Virginia.

The Beltway Briefing – What’s New in the Trump Administration and on Capitol Hill?

October 11, 2017

Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Blake Rutherford discuss recent developments in the Trump administration and on Capitol Hill, including prospects for tax reform in our current legislative landscape.

Beltway Briefing: March 21

March 27, 2017

Blake Rutherford, Mark Alderman, and Howard Schweitzer, of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discuss the recent developments in politics and policy in D.C.

Beltway Briefing: Agenda for Remaining First 100 Days

March 21, 2017

Blake Rutherford, Mark Alderman, and Howard Schweitzer, of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discuss the recent developments in politics and policy in D.C.

Emergence of the Presidential President Trump

March 01, 2017

Blake Rutherford, Mark Alderman, and Howard Schweitzer, of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discuss President Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress.

Beltway Briefing: Efforts to Right the Ship

February 27, 2017

Blake Rutherford, Mark Alderman, and Howard Schweitzer, of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discuss the recent developments in politics and policy in D.C.

Beltway Briefing: Administration Growing Pains

February 15, 2017

Blake Rutherford, Mark Alderman, and Howard Schweitzer, of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discuss the recent developments in politics and policy in DC.

Five Washington Realities for President Trump’s Consideration

February 08, 2017

Last week, we published an op-ed, “Here are Five things President Trump can't change,” in The Hill discussing long-established and irrevocable rules of how D.C. works that Trump and his team need to factor into their thought process to advance the administration’s agenda.

Beltway Briefing: White House Dynamics

February 07, 2017

Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford, and Howard Schweitzer, of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, discuss the major events that have happened in politics.

Beltway Briefing: The Trump Administration Takes Off

January 31, 2017

Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Howard Schweitzer of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies discuss the first two weeks of new political order in DC and the policy priorities at the top of the agenda.

The Beltway Briefing: Inauguration Preview

January 19, 2017

Blake Rutherford, Mark Alderman, and Howard Schweitzer, of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, give a preview of Donald Trump's Inauguration.

The Beltway Briefing: Trump Transition to Administration

January 10, 2017

Blake Rutherford, Mark Alderman, and Howard Schweitzer give an update on the transition to the administration of Donald Trump and how this effects business and the political climate.

Road to the Oval Office Podcast: Trump Transition Update

December 12, 2016

Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford, Howard Schweitzer, Jim Schultz analyzed the candidates' performance and impact on the remaining 29 critical days of the race.

Confessions of an Elector: Only 270 Voters Really Get To Decide Who Our Next President Will Be [The Daily Beast]

October 17, 2016

Mark Alderman published an Op-Ed in The Daily Beast, "Confessions of an Elector: Only 270 Voters Really Get To Decide Who Our Next President Will Be."

Road to the Oval Office Podcast: Second Presidential Debate Analysis

October 10, 2016

Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford, Howard Schweitzer, Jim Schultz analyzed the candidates' performance and impact on the remaining 29 critical days of the race.

Road to the Oval Office Podcast: VP Debate and One-Month Countdown

October 05, 2016

Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Howard Schweitzer discussed the VP debate and state of the race with a little more than one month left in this election season.

Road to the Oval Office Podcast: First Debate Analysis

September 27, 2016

Following the first debate, Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer and Blake Rutherford analyzed the candidates' performance and discussed next steps on the campaign trail.

Road to the Oval Office Podcast: The Race Tightens

September 22, 2016

Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer and Blake Rutherford discussed the current status of both campaigns and previewed the first presidential debate.

Road to the Oval Office Podcast: Two-Month Countdown to Election Day

September 09, 2016

With the 2016 presidential election only two months away, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Howard Schweitzer discussed the effects of the summer's developments on both campaigns.

Gotham City vs. Reaganesque Optimism [Hot Button Blog]

August 01, 2016

In a US News article by Susan Milligan,"A Tale of Two Countries," I discussed the different portrayals of the United States as depicted by the Republicans and Democrats during their respective conventions. Noting the stark contrast between the two parties, I explained that Republicans "have...

Road to the Oval Office: Live at the DNC – Day Four/July 28

July 28, 2016

Live from Philadelphia, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Howard Schweitzer recap President Obama's speech and discuss Hillary Clinton's speech on the last evening of the DNC (July 28).

Road to the Oval Office: Live at the DNC – Day Three/July 27

July 27, 2016

Live from Philadelphia, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Howard Schweitzer discuss Bernie Sanders' official endorsement and President Clinton's speech from the previous evening. They also preview day three of the DNC (July 27).

Road to the Oval Office: Live at the DNC – Day Two/July 26

July 26, 2016

Live from Philadelphia, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Howard Schweitzer recap Michelle Obama's speech and provide an update on developments they foresee unfolding on day two of the Democratic National Convention (July 26).

Road to the Oval Office: Live at the DNC – Day One/July 25

July 25, 2016

Live from Philadelphia, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Howard Schweitzer recap the RNC and provide an update on developments they foresee unfolding on day one of the Democratic National Convention (July 25).

Road to the Oval Office: Live at the RNC – July 19

July 19, 2016

Live from Cleveland, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford and Jim Schultz provide an update on developments unfolding at the Republican National Convention.

Four Surprises to Watch for at the Democratic Convention [The Hill]

July 14, 2016

Mark Alderman discusses potential surprises that may emerge from the Democratic National Convention in The Hill.

Road to the Oval Office: Conventions Preview – July 13

July 13, 2016

Mark, Howard, and Blake preview the RNC and DNC and discuss how they see the conventions unfolding.

Will Firing His Campaign Manager Help or Hurt the Trump Campaign? [Hot Button Blog]

June 27, 2016

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz discussed presidential polling and a change up in the Trump campaign on NBC10 news on June 20. Trump recently fired his campaign manager, which Jim says “helps the campaign” and isn’t “as big of an issue as some are making it.” Jim added that, “We saw Paul Manafort...

2016 Presidential Prognostications & Insights: The California Primary

June 08, 2016

Mark, Howard, and Blake discuss the results of the California primary.

2016 Presidential Prognostications & Insights: The Democratic Race Winds Down

May 24, 2016

Mark, Howard and Blake discuss the state of the Democratic race. Also, Bernie Nash and Lori Kalani, co-chairs of Cozen O'Connor's State AG practice, discuss the State AG races.

Donald Trump’s Incoherent Positions are Part of His Master Plan [Fortune]

May 13, 2016

Mark Alderman and Howard Schweitzer discuss Donald Trump's unpredictability as a political strategy in Fortune.

2016 Presidential Prognostications & Insights: The Presumptive Nominees

May 10, 2016

Mark, Howard and Blake discuss the presumptive nomination of Donald Trump, the Veepstakes, and the impact of a prolonged primary on the Democrats.

2016 Presidential Prognostications & Insights: PA Primary Recap

April 27, 2016

Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer and Blake Rutherford discuss the Pennsylvania presidential primary results and other key state races for Senate, Attorney General and more.

What Hillary Could Learn from Jimmy Carter [The Washington Examiner] [Hot Button Blog]

April 26, 2016

Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, discusses Hillary’s road to the Democratic National Convention and lessons of note from the bitterly fought 1980 Democratic primary in The Washington Examiner. Mark explains that the 1980 Democratic primary created a schism within the...

What Hillary Could Learn from Jimmy Carter [The Washington Examiner]

April 15, 2016

Mark Alderman offers three key considerations for Hillary as the Democratic National Convention approaches.

Health Care Reform Implementation Update November 18, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

November 19, 2014

Over the past several days, the second open enrollment period through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) health insurance exchanges began; Republican lawmakers, now with majorities in both the House and the Senate, explored legislative avenues for rolling back or delaying parts of the Affordable Care...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update November 7, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

November 10, 2014

Looming midterm elections have made the past several months difficult for Democrats and Republicans alike when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. With most of the midterm elections now wrapped up, lawmakers can turn their attention to concerns they have with the law. Even with control of both the...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update October 25, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

October 31, 2014

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began sending reminders last week that open enrollment begins on November 15; CMS’s Marketplace CEO, Kevin Counihan, said that end-to-end testing of HealthCare.gov was encouraging but that the Department also has a variety of backup plans in case...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update October 15, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

October 17, 2014

In the past week, CMS has released several advisories including updates to the rating system for nursing homes, premium and deductible information for Medicare Part B and Part D for 2015, Pioneer ACO results, payment dispute settlements, and insurance fee FAQs. Even though they are out of session, a...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update October 3, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

October 03, 2014

Congress is in recess and therefore much of the action surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is at the agency level. However, Congressman Darrel Issa (R-CA) did subpoena the U.S. Department of Treasury for their records on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulation regarding ACA subsidies....

Health Care Reform Implementation Update September 15, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

September 15, 2014

Congress is back in session, and work on a Continuing Resolution is underway. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is back center stage with House Republicans attaching a medical device tax repeal provision to a jobs package set for a floor vote this week and the House Ways and Means Committee holding a...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update September 5, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

September 07, 2014

As summer rolls to a close, the agencies continue to make announcements and roll out additional regulations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduced the new CEO of Healthcare.gov, awarded grants to 147 health centers across the country, and released new rules regarding nonprofit...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update August 21, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

August 27, 2014

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made announcements this week regarding the Open Payments system and the availability of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Consumer Assistance Program grant funds, issued a request for additional information to ACA enrollees with inconsistent data on their...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update August 12, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

August 12, 2014

August recess has begun on Capitol Hill. Congressmen and women and senators are home in their districts and states, and Capitol Hill staffers are catching up on piled up work. Nonetheless, last week Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) released a discussion draft of a bill that intends to stem waste,...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - July 28, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

July 28, 2014

Last week, two courts issued contradictory rulings on the authority of the federal government to provide subsidies in states using the federal exchange. The House held hearings regarding the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) effects on Medicare Advantage plans, a Government Accountability Oversight (GAO)...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - July 21, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

July 21, 2014

Last week the Senate debated a bill to reverse the Supreme Court’s contraception mandate decision, a group of House Republicans introduced a bill to replace Affordable Care Act (ACA) cuts to the Medicare home health benefit with a measure that would instead base payments of value of care delivered,...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - July 10, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

July 10, 2014

On June 30, in one of the most highly anticipated cases affecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Supreme Court ruled that closely held companies could assert a “religious objection” to the ACA contraceptive coverage mandate. Members on the Hill reacted both positively and negatively, with some...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - June 27, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

June 27, 2014

Secretary Burwell continues to settle in to her new position as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this week making a number of management changes at the department; CMS released the long awaited proposed rule on Annual Eligibility Redeterminations for Exchange Participation and...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - June 3, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

June 03, 2014

Affordable Care Act (ACA) action on Capitol Hill this past week centered on investigations into improper ACA subsidy payments, a potential constitutional amendment proposal, and support for an appeal of the ACA in favor of a Republican-sponsored replacement. At the agencies, a high-level official...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 27, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

May 27, 2014

Congress held several hearings last week ranging from Sylvia Burwell’s nomination for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to Medicare payment oversight, to post-acute care in Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released final and proposed...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 5, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

May 05, 2014

Congress returned from its Spring recess and got right to work on a number of Affordable Care Act (ACA) related issues including a bipartisan bill regarding health insurance for Americans living abroad, Medicare oversight, reports on ACA enrollee data and meetings with Health and Human Services...

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - April 25, 2014 [Hot Button Blog]

April 25, 2014

This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that in May Jonathan Blum would be leaving his post as Deputy Administrator for CMS and Danielle Moon who leads CMS’ Medicare Advantage division would be leaving as well. Though Congress has been recess, the wheels of the...

Significant Restrictions on Local Government Debt and Swaps Introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly [Public Finance Alert]

September 06, 2013

Legislation (Senate Bills No. 901, 902, 903 and 904 (SB 901, SB 902, SB 903 and SB 904)) has been introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that, if passed, in whole or in part, could significantly affect certain types of municipal finance transactions involving municipal authorities and other local governments.

Energy Alchemy: Turning Building Energy Use into a Profit Center [Real Estate Alert!]

June 01, 2011

Energy Alchemy: Turning Building Energy Use into a Profit Center - Real Estate Alert! - This Alert describes various strategies that a building owner or manager might employ to reduce energy costs or even transform them into building revenues. Co-Author Shapiro is both an attorney and a LEED Accredited Professional, and maintains a blog on green building legal issues at www.greenbuildinglawblog.com.

The first U.S. chief operating officer? [Washington Post]

November 05, 2010

The first U.S. chief operating officer? - Washington Post - Mark Alderman and Howard Schweitzer, along with former Senator Bob Kerrey (D-Neb.), call for a new, statutory position in the White House in their Washington Post opinion piece, “The First U.S. Chief Operating Officer?”

2010 Midterm Election Analysis [Public Strategies Alert!]

November 04, 2010

2010 Midterm Election Analysis - Public Strategies Alert! - The election of 2010 is history – but was it historic? As with so many events that appear in retrospect to have been pivotal, we will not know the impact of the 2010 midterm elections until we have the opportunity to judge the policy and political consequences of that vote. In the short term, what does the new order in Washington mean for the upcoming lame duck session of Congress? What can we expect to come out of Washington in the next Congress?

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The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – 2018 Midterm Elections Results Call	Conference Call/Podcast	11/08/2018
The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – November 6	Philadelphia, PA	11/06/2018
The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – October 11	Conference Call/Podcast	10/11/2018
The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – October 3	Conference Call/Podcast	10/03/2018
The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – September 24	Conference Call/Podcast	09/24/2018
The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – September 13	Conference Call/Podcast	09/13/2018
Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections Call - August 29th	Conference Call/Podcast	08/29/2018
Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections Call	Conference Call/Podcast	07/18/2018
Beltway Briefing Our Next Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections	Conference Call/Podcast	06/26/2018
Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections	Conference Call/Podcast	06/14/2018
Beltway Briefing: Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections Call - June 5	Conference Call/Podcast	06/05/2018
Beltway Briefing: May 17	Conference Call/Podcast	05/17/2018
Policy Spotlight Call: The Politics and Policy of Cannabis	Conference Call/Podcast	04/25/2018
Beltway Briefing: April 5	Conference Call/Podcast	04/05/2018
Beltway Briefing: March 14 2018	Conference Call/Podcast	03/14/2018
Beltway Briefing: February 26	Conference Call/Podcast	02/26/2018
Beltway Briefing: January 11	Conference Call/Podcast	01/11/2018
2017 Health Law Year In Review	Philadelphia, PA	12/06/2017
Beltway Briefing: December 5	Conference Call/Podcast	12/05/2017
Beltway Briefing: 2017 Gubernatorial Elections in VA and NJ	Conference Call/Podcast	11/09/2017
Beltway Briefing: October 26	Conference Call/Podcast	10/26/2017
Beltway Briefing: October 11	Conference Call/Podcast	10/11/2017
2017 Labor and Employment Law Update - Chicago	Chicago, IL	10/05/2017
Labor and Employment Law Update	Philadelphia, PA	06/14/2017
Beltway Briefing: June 13	Conference Call/Podcast	06/13/2017
Beltway Briefing: First 100 Days Evaluation	Conference Call/Podcast	05/02/2017
Beltway Briefing: Three Months with President Trump	Conference Call/Podcast	04/20/2017
Beltway Briefing: March 28	Conference Call/Podcast	03/28/2017
Hot Labor and Employment Law Topics Under the New Administration	Fort Lauderdale, FL	03/23/2017
Beltway Briefing: March 21	Conference Call/Podcast	03/21/2017
Beltway Briefing: March 14	Conference Call/Podcast	03/14/2017
Beltway Briefing: March 7	Conference Call/Podcast	03/07/2017
Beltway Briefing: March 1	Conference Call/Podcast	03/01/2017
Beltway Briefing: February 23	Conference Call/Podcast	02/23/2017
Beltway Briefing: February 15	Conference Call/Podcast	02/15/2017
Beltway Briefing: February 7	Conference Call/Podcast	02/07/2017
Beltway Briefing: The Trump Administration Takes Off	Conference Call/Podcast	01/31/2017
Beltway Briefing: Inauguration Preview	Conference Call/Podcast	01/19/2017
The Beltway Briefing: Trump Transition to Administration	Conference Call/Podcast	01/10/2017
Trump Transition Update Call - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies	Conference Call/Podcast	12/12/2016
Road to the Oval Office Comes to an End: Election Results	Conference Call/Podcast	11/10/2016
Road to the Oval Office: Live 2016 Election Outlook	Philadelphia, PA	11/03/2016
Road to the Oval Office Podcast: Clinton Emails Investigation Resurrected	Conference Call/Podcast	10/31/2016
Road to the Oval Office Podcast: Third Presidential Debate Analysis	Conference Call/Podcast	10/20/2016
Road to the Oval Office Podcast: Second Presidential Debate Analysis	Conference Call/Podcast	10/10/2016
Road to the Oval Office: VP Debate Analysis and One-Month Countdown	Conference Call/Podcast	10/05/2016
Road to the Oval Office Podcast: First Debate Analysis	Conference Call/Podcast	09/27/2016
Road to the Oval Office Podcast: The Race Tightens	Conference Call/Podcast	09/22/2016
Road to the Oval Office Podcast: Two-Month Countdown to Election Day	Conference Call/Podcast	09/09/2016
Road to the Oval Office: Live at the DNC – July 25-28	Podcast	07/25/2016
Road to the Oval Office: Live at the RNC – July 19	Conference Call	07/19/2016
Road to the Oval Office: Conventions Preview – July 13	Conference Call	07/13/2016
2016 Election Prognostications and Insights: June 8	Conference Call	06/08/2016
2016 Election Prognostications and Insights: May 24	Conference Call	05/24/2016
2016 Election Prognostications and Insights: May 10	Conference Call	05/10/2016
2016 Election Prognostications and Insights: April 25	Conference Call	04/25/2016
2016 Election Prognostications and Insights: April 6	Conference Call	04/06/2016
8th Annual HFMA Spring Institute	Philadelphia, PA	03/31/2016
2016 Presidential Election Prognostications & Insights: March 17	Conference Call	03/17/2016
2016 Presidential Election Prognostications & Insights: February 29	Conference Call	02/29/2016
2016 Presidential Election Prognostications and Insights	Conference Call	02/11/2016
Election Prognostications & Insights	Toll-Free Conference Call	02/03/2016
Health Law Year In Review	Philadelphia, PA	12/03/2014
Marketplaces (Exchanges) and Medicaid: What's New?	Webinar	04/01/2014
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Implementing The Affordable Care Act - Countdown to 2014	Philadelphia, PA	02/06/2013
Developments Under the Affordable Care Act in the Wake of National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius	Live Webcast	11/05/2012
National Elections Amidst Increasing Uncertainty	via Teleconference	09/27/2012
Politics and the Workplace: Best Practices for Employee and Corporate Political Activity	Webinar	09/20/2012
Responding to Government Investigations: What to Do When the Government Comes Calling	Philadelphia, PA	04/26/2011
Health Law Forum: 2010 Year in Review	Philadelphia, PA	02/08/2011
Examining Health Care Reform	Philadelphia, PA	10/26/2010