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FPCs will gather for their annual Roundtable to partake in training, networking and valuable discussion before meeting their Members of Congress at the REALTOR National Block Party on May 9. NAR President, Kenny Parcell will award two deserving FPCs the 2023 Meritorious Service Award. Additionally, as the 118th Congress is underway, Members of Congress and policy influencers will consider several issues facing REALTORS in 2023. This panel of former Hill staffers will discuss Congress’ priorities, new House leadership, their expectations for Congress, and where the parties may be ale to work together. Joined by special guests:
oWill Dunham, Former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy to House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy
oChristopher Randle, Former Legislative Director to House Democratic
Leader Hakeem Jeffries
oBrendan Dunn, Former Policy Advisor to and Counsel to Senate
Republican Leader Mitch McConnell
oHeather McHugh, Former Legislative Director to Senate Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer
III. American Dialogue: A Historical Perspective
A look back to the American founding for wisdom from Jefferson, Adams,
Madison, and Washington. What did the words “the pursuit of happiness” and
“we the people” mean then, and what do they mean now? How can the
Founders help us frame the arguments we need to have about race, economic
inequality, and jurisprudence? Argument itself seems to be the answer.