FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on U.S. Economic Competitiveness

Original title: DEFENDING AND INVESTING IN U.S. COMPETITIVENESS

January 1, 2023

economic policy global competitiveness fiscal responsibility international trade labor national security

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion regarding federal policies intended to strengthen the U.S. economy and national security.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Workers

Economic policies discussed in the hearing regarding competitiveness directly impact labor market conditions and job security.

Academic and Policy Experts

These individuals provided formal testimony that may influence future legislative drafting.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the transcript of a July 14, 2021, Senate subcommittee hearing focused on strategies for improving U.S. economic competitiveness in the global market. The hearing featured testimony from experts in economics, labor, and national security.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 14, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth.
The hearing was titled 'Defending and Investing in U.S. Competitiveness'.
Six expert witnesses provided testimony on economic and security issues.
The hearing included opening statements from Senators Warren, Cassidy, and Wyden.
The record includes written testimony and responses to follow-up questions from all six witnesses.
The hearing was conducted via Webex and in Room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was convened to discuss how the United States can better compete in the global economy.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included experts from academia, labor organizations, and national security think tanks, such as William E. Spriggs, Roy Houseman, Mary Gallagher, David M. Luna, Yaya J. Fanusie, and Jane Nakano.

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion regarding federal policies intended to strengthen the U.S. economy and national security.

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Discoveries

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Delayed Publication

The hearing occurred in July 2021, but the document was printed by the Government Publishing Office in 2023.

Connected Entities

personWilliam E. Spriggs“Witness, Professor of Economics at Howard University and Chief Economist at AFL-”Map →

personDavid M. Luna“Witness, Executive Director of ICAIE”Map →

personYaya J. Fanusie“Witness, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Center for a New American Security”Map →

personBill Cassidy“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personElizabeth Warren“Chair of the Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth”Map →

personRoy Houseman“Witness, Legislative Director for United Steelworkers”Map →

personMary Gallagher“Witness, Professor at University of Michigan”Map →

personJane Nakano“Witness, Senior Fellow at CSIS”Map →

Sources

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