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ADVISORY: CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield To Testify On CBC TECH 2020 Initiative At "Make It In America: What's Next?" Hearing

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Washington, DC, July 8, 2015 | comments

Tomorrow, Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 p.m. EDT, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), will testify on the importance of the CBC TECH 2020 initiative during the “Make It In America: What’s Next?” hearing hosted by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer.

The hearing will focus on the next steps in American innovation.  Chairman Butterfield’s testimony will address the significance of African American inclusion in the tech industry and STEAM education.  He will also discuss recent diversity reports from tech companies and the benefits of leading companies adopting the CBC’s TECH 2020 African American Inclusion Plan.

The hearing is open to the public and members of the press.  The event will be live streamed here.

WHO:

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD)

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC)

WHAT:         

“Make It In America: What’s Next?” Hearing

WHEN:         

Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 2:00PM – 2:30PM (EDT)

WHERE:       

1310 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC

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