WELCOME TO THE FORUM!
The Holden Public Policy Forum @ Webster University, a bi-partisan speakers series brings Governors, Senators, presidential candidates and private sector public policy leaders to St. Louis and the Webster University Old Post Office campus to engage in open debate about public policy.
For more information on the Forum click here or the ABOUT section on left hand side of the screen.
Pizza and Politics Speaker Schedule.
All events will be held on the main campus of Webster University
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Pizza & Politics with MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services Director Margaret Donnelly
Wednesday, February 3rd
6:00pm-7:30pm
Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge
8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and expert discussion from Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Director Margaret Donnelly. How will students, baby boomers and seniors fare under a national health care plan? Is swine flu over? How do we increase access to medical coverage for all Missourians and for the elderly in particular? What reforms need to be made to Missouri’s Medicaid program? Come and ask the director!
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Pizza & Politics with Missouri Department of Economic Development Director David Kerr
Wednesday, February 17th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge
8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and an expert discussion from the Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development David Kerr. How is the department stimulating and supporting economic security, opportunity, growth and a high quality of life in Missouri? What is the state doing to strengthen its economic standing in the Midwest and abroad? Come and ask the director.
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Pizza & Politics with Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt
Wednesday, March 31st
6:00pm-7:30pm
Webster University Emerson Library Conference Room, 101 Edgar Road St. Louis 63119
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and expert discussion from Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt. Blunt currently represents Southwest Missouri in the nation’s House of Representatives; he is also running for Senator Bond’s senate seat in 2010. Come hear the Congressman speak on the state of affairs in Washington D.C., what it means for Missouri, the Midwest and the nation and his current efforts on the campaign trail.
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Pizza & Politics with Missouri Commissioner for Education Chris Nicastro
Wednesday, April 14th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge
8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and an expert discussion from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Commissioner Chris Nicastro. What would parental choice mean for the public school system? What will budget cuts means for Missouri schools? How does Missouri compare with the nation in regards to graduation rates, drop outs and rankings? Come and ask the director. |
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Pizza & Politics with the Missouri Supreme Court
Wednesday, April 28th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge
8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119 |

Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and expert discussion from the judges of the Missouri Supreme Court. The four judge panel, composing of: Judge Mary Russell, Judge Laura Stith, Judge Richard Teitelman, and Judge Michael Wolff accounts for over 130 years of combined legal and judicial experience. Hear the judges speak on the judicial nomination and confirmation process, how courts function with other branches of government and the press, the imposition of the death penalty, and national issues such as Guantanamo Bay, and the legal issues surrounding the war on terror.
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