Waco, Texas, August 13, 2002
The White House takes pleasure in announcing the schedule for the historic Presidents Economic Forum, to be held in Waco, Texas, on Tuesday, August 13, 2002.
Not since the convening of secret Dick Cheneys Energy Task Force has such a rich and diverse array of economists, CEOs, and government officials convened at any one time!
And not since the Branch Davidians set up shop there has Waco seen such an assembly of true believers!
With pride, and humility, we present the following program:
10 a.m..: Welcoming Remarks: Dick Cheney (No questions from the press or the audience will be permitted.)
10:15 a.m.: Panel I: The Wizardry Of Off-The-Books Accounting: Private and Public
Presiding:
Andrew Fastow, formerly of Enron
Panelists:
Bernie Ebbers, formerly of WorldCom
John Rivas, formerly of Adelphia (pending bail arrangements)
Lawrence Lindsey, The White House
11:00 a.m.: Panel II: The Genius of De-Regulation: Past Triumphs, Future Glory
Presiding:
Paul ONeill, Secretary of the Treasury
Panelists:
Harvey Pitt, Securities and Exchange Commission
Jeffrey Skilling, formerly of Enron
Irwin Stelzer, Weekly Standard (by arrangement with Enron)
11:45 a.m.: Panel III: Bigger and Better Regressive Tax Cuts: Persuading the People
Presiding:
Karl Rove, The White House
Panelists:
Dan Evans, Secretary of Commerce
Robert Novak, CNN
Tucker Carlson, CNN
Grover Norquist
12:30 p.m. LUNCHEON
2 p.m.: RONALD REAGAN HONORARY NAP-TIME
(Those who prefer may spend an hour on the Dubya-replica treadmills, kindly provided by Baylor University. Please sign up in advance last ones in are S.O.L!)
3 p.m.: How to Turn Corporate Flacking Into a White House Career
Presiding:
William Safire, The New York Times
Panelists:
Mitch Daniels, The White House
Michael Deaver, formerly of the White House (convicted)
Alberto Gonzales, The White House
3:45 p.m.: Let Em Eat Cake Crumbs: Those Annoying 401(k) Problems
Presiding:
Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor
Panelists:
Steven Goddard, Bush Pioneer, on suspension from Arthur Andersen
Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: FREE TIME
(Weve run out of things to say!!)
8 p.m. Prime-Time Keynote Address
The Importance of Being Born Rich
George W. Bush, The White House
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The White House takes pleasure in announcing the schedule for the historic Presidents Economic Forum, to be held in Waco, Texas, on Tuesday, August 13, 2002.
Not since the convening of secret Dick Cheneys Energy Task Force has such a rich and diverse array of economists, CEOs, and government officials convened at any one time!
And not since the Branch Davidians set up shop there has Waco seen such an assembly of true believers!
With pride, and humility, we present the following program:
10 a.m..: Welcoming Remarks: Dick Cheney (No questions from the press or the audience will be permitted.)
10:15 a.m.: Panel I: The Wizardry Of Off-The-Books Accounting: Private and Public
Presiding:
Andrew Fastow, formerly of Enron
Panelists:
Bernie Ebbers, formerly of WorldCom
John Rivas, formerly of Adelphia (pending bail arrangements)
Lawrence Lindsey, The White House
11:00 a.m.: Panel II: The Genius of De-Regulation: Past Triumphs, Future Glory
Presiding:
Paul ONeill, Secretary of the Treasury
Panelists:
Harvey Pitt, Securities and Exchange Commission
Jeffrey Skilling, formerly of Enron
Irwin Stelzer, Weekly Standard (by arrangement with Enron)
11:45 a.m.: Panel III: Bigger and Better Regressive Tax Cuts: Persuading the People
Presiding:
Karl Rove, The White House
Panelists:
Dan Evans, Secretary of Commerce
Robert Novak, CNN
Tucker Carlson, CNN
Grover Norquist
12:30 p.m. LUNCHEON
2 p.m.: RONALD REAGAN HONORARY NAP-TIME
(Those who prefer may spend an hour on the Dubya-replica treadmills, kindly provided by Baylor University. Please sign up in advance last ones in are S.O.L!)
3 p.m.: How to Turn Corporate Flacking Into a White House Career
Presiding:
William Safire, The New York Times
Panelists:
Mitch Daniels, The White House
Michael Deaver, formerly of the White House (convicted)
Alberto Gonzales, The White House
3:45 p.m.: Let Em Eat Cake Crumbs: Those Annoying 401(k) Problems
Presiding:
Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor
Panelists:
Steven Goddard, Bush Pioneer, on suspension from Arthur Andersen
Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: FREE TIME
(Weve run out of things to say!!)
8 p.m. Prime-Time Keynote Address
The Importance of Being Born Rich
George W. Bush, The White House
__________________
This from Media*****s.com, a liberal news and satire site.
