A Conversation with Representative Anna Eshoo

September 2014

Past Event

A Conversation with Representative Anna Eshoo

Past Event

Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters

September 18, 2014

September 2014

Past Event

1015 15th Street, N.W., 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005

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Speakers:

Representative Anna Eshoo

United States Congresswoman (D-CA)

Robert McDowell

Visiting Fellow, Hudson Institute

Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA) Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) represents the epicenter of technological innovation: Silicon Valley. She serves as the Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. As net neutrality, the future of Internet governance, and spectrum auctions continue to make headlines, Congresswoman Eshoo is in the middle of it all as a key player.

On Thursday, September 18th, Rep. Eshoo shared her thoughts on these important issues facing America's technology economy in a conversation with former FCC Commissioner and Hudson Institute Visiting Fellow Robert McDowell.

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