Pelosi sees Roberts helping uphold healthcare law
WASHINGTON - As the Supreme Court prepared to announce a decision on President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, one of the legislation's chief supporters predicted that it would be upheld by a 6-3 vote. | Video
Democrats can't afford moral stand on campaign spending
WASHINGTON - After taking a beating at the ballot box in 2010 and losing the messaging war on healthcare reform to well-financed opponents, Democrats don't plan to take the high ground on campaign finance and "Super PACs" going into November's election. | Video
U.S. anti-tax pledge creator says oath is strong
WASHINGTON, June 27 - Grover Norquist, the man dubbed by many the most powerful Republican in Washington, said on Wednesday that his anti-tax oath is alive and well despite recent opposition from senior figures in the party.
Do election laws encourage attack ads in campaigns?
WASHINGTON - Washington operatives call it "drawing contrasts." Voters call it "slinging mud."
Factbox: Quotes from Reuters Washington Summit
- U.S. lawmakers, campaign officials, political operators and budget analysts discuss their strategies in the run-up to the November 6 presidential election and beyond, at the Reuters Washington Summit June 25 to 27.
US Democratic campaign chair tells candidates to avoid convention
WASHINGTON - The man responsible for getting Democrats elected to the U.S. Congress this fall has a message for his party's candidates: Stay away from the Democratic National Convention in September.
Romney would get tough on China: Portman
WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney would move aggressively to open up more foreign markets for U.S. exports, while getting tougher with China on its trade and currency practices, Senator Rob Portman said on Tuesday. | Video
Republican senator says time for compromise
WASHINGTON - A top Republican lawmaker said Monday it was time for Washington to learn how to compromise again so the country can solve its deepening problems. | Video
Secret donors should be U.S. campaign issue: lawmaker
WASHINGTON - The influx of millions of dollars from unnamed donors to influence elections is a growing problem in U.S. politics and Democrats should make it an election issue, a senior Democratic lawmaker said on Tuesday. | Video
Democrats lament not making healthcare sale
WASHINGTON - Prominent U.S. Democrats conceded on Tuesday they could have done a better job of selling President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul to the public, but said the law could still be an effective campaign issue even if it is struck down by the Supreme Court.
Top Democrat sees higher tax rates if Republicans won't negotiate
WASHINGTON - Democrats should be willing to let taxes for all Americans go up if Republicans refuse to budge in a fight over tax rates for the wealthy, a top Democrat said on Tuesday.
Speakers
| Summit | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace and Defense | Sep 3 - 5 | Aerospace/Defense |
| Global Consumer and Retail | Sep 9 - 12 | Consumer Retail |
| Russia Investment | Sep 23 - 25 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
| Washington | Oct 21 - 24 | Country Summits |
| Middle East Investment | Oct 28 - 30 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
| Global Commodities | Nov 4 - 7 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
| Global Investment Outlook | Nov 18 - 21 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
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