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Posted: June 6, 2003

MARKELL: DEMOCRATIC CONVERSATION COMING

For his record of delivering and implementing innovative ideas in state government, the Democratic Leadership Council and Progressive Policy Institute asked Delaware’s State Treasurer Jack Markell to join Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and DLC founder Al From on Friday, June 6, to announce plans for the DLC's 2003 National Conversation. 

Well-known and up-and-coming leaders from around the country will attend the National Conversation, the premier gathering of New Democrat elected officials, in Philadelphia on July 27 and 28.  

“Hundreds of elected officials and policy leaders will have an honest and open dialog about how to deliver a quality education, encourage economic growth and keep our states, cities and nation on sound financial footing,” Markell said. “We will share what is working best throughout the nation and identify upcoming challenges. By the end, we should have a number of new policy proposals that reflect our common values of opportunity, responsibility and community.” 

The DLC recently named Markell one of its “100 to Watch” among national Democrats. His work on financial literacy and saving Delaware millions through leveraged purchasing power were both celebrated as “Ideas of the Week.” 

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