Center for American Progress Action

: COVID-19 and the Economy: Recession, Repairing, and Rebuilding
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COVID-19 and the Economy: Recession, Repairing, and Rebuilding

How We Move Forward


Center for American Progress
5:00 - 6:00 PM EDT

Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #MoveForward

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund and leading economic experts as we discuss how COVID-19 has affected our economy—from small business to unemployment to child care—and how we can revive and rebuild the economy in a way that brings inclusive prosperity to all Americans.

Keynote remarks:
Secretary Julián Castro, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Distinguished panelists:
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA)
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago, IL
Mehrsa Baradaran, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, University of California, Irvine
Steve Kreisberg, economist, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Jake Sullivan, Senior Advisor, Biden for President

Moderator:
Mara Rudman, Executive Vice President, Policy, Center for American Progress Action Fund

We would love to hear your questions. Please submit them on Twitter using the hashtag #MoveForward.