WASHINGTON – The Democratic Leadership Council and the Congressional Institute are bringing together 4 “next generation” ” Democratic House members and 4 “next generation” Republican House members to discuss some of the most significant issues facing the United States. The first in the series discussions will be held tonight at George Washington University in Washington, DC, and can be seen live in its entirety at http://www.nextgenweb.org. The event, led by House Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel and House Republican Conference Chair Adam Putnam, will focus on the question, “How Can America Foster Economic Growth and Opportunity.”

NextGenWeb.org is a blog and resource site dedicated to looking at how broadband and the innovations that have spawned from broadband deployment are used to better education, health care, the environment and public safety. When you visit NextGenWeb you will see right away how broadband is revolutionizing the classroom experience and how it can play a key role in reducing hazardous greenhouse gas emissions through telecommuting. In the e-Health section you can learn quickly how access to broadband can deliver quality, affordable health care services as well as targeted care to Americans who are often forced to drive hundreds of miles to see a prenatal or heart specialist.

As in these areas, through NextGenWeb.org, tonight’s debate will use broadband technology to bring the discussions to a broader audience.

For more information please visit www.nextgenweb.org or http://www.dlc.org/.

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