DDF Sponsor Randy Dove of HP Welcomes Congressman Coble

Congressman Howard Coble was first elected in 1984, which makes him the longest serving Republican Member of Congress in North Carolina history.  He is one of the most senior members of the Judiciary Committee, where he is the Ranking Member of the Courts and Competition Policy Subcommittee and also a member of the Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee.  Congressman Coble is also a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where is a member of the Aviation; Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; and Highways and Transit Subcommittees.

Through his position on the Judiciary Committee, Congressman Coble continues to be a supporter of reforming the U.S. patent system and is a persistent advocate for increasing intellectual property rights. 

Congressman Coble joined DDF recently to discuss these issues.

Elected in 2008, Congressman Jason Chaffetz has been an active member of the freshman class with key committee appointments.  On the Judiciary Committee, he serves on the Courts and Competition Policy Subcommittee and the Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law Subcommittee.  On the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, he is a member of the Information Policy, Census, and National Archives Subcommittee and is Ranking Member of the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee.  Finally, on the Natural Resources Committee, he serves on the Energy and Minerals Resources Subcommittee and the Insular Affairs, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee.

Congressman Chaffetz has been recognized for his successful utilization of social networking and other new media services.  Throughout his campaign and first year in office, the congressman has been a leader in using the Internet to increase his presence and advance his priorities.  In recognition of his success, the House Republican Conference has asked Chaffetz to take the lead on educating his colleagues on new technologies.

The congressman joined DDF recently to discuss his first year in office and learn more about industry issues and concerns. 

Senator Begich is Greeted by DDF Sponsor Pat Sarcone of HP

Senator Begich was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008. Prior to his election, Senator Begich served as mayor of Anchorage from 2003-2008. In addition, he was the youngest person ever elected to the Anchorage Assembly where he served for nearly ten years. Three times, his colleagues elected him chairman of the Assembly, Anchorage's second highest political office.

Senator Begich serves on the Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Armed Services; and Veterans Affairs. On Commerce, the senator sits on the following subcommittees: Aviation Operations, Safety and Security; Communications, Technology and the Internet; Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion; Oceans, Atmospheres, Fisheries, and Coast Guard; and Surface Transportation. 

Senator Begich is also a member of the recently formed Moderate Dems Working Group, a coalition of 15 Senate Democrats committed to finding consensus. In the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the group helped carve $100 billion out of the bill to garner support for passage. The moderate Democrats also helped trim $15 billion in non-defense spending from the Senate budget resolution. The group's goal is to support President Obama on his priorities of better health care, improved education, developing an energy plan and reducing the deficit.