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NN19 - General Session 5: Political Leadership in an Addiction Crisis

As our country responds to the biggest addiction crisis in our history, it is imperative that our political leadership understand the issues at a deep level and work together as political parties and the branches of the government to produce good outcomes. This session addresses the political methods and challenges of accomplishing addiction health care law and public policy making.

Session Time: 
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Session Category: 
Community Engagement, Public Relations, & Public Policy
Session Type: 
General Session
Learning Objectives: 
• Learn how the political process on Capitol Hill impacts addiction treatment locally
• Understand political methods and challenges in public policy making
Presenter
Presenter Name: 
Mary Bono
Job Title: 
Former US Congresswoman
Organization Affiliation: 
Faegre Baker Daniels
Mary Bono is a former U.S. Representative for California's 45th congressional district, and previously the 44th, serving from 1998 to 2013. She was first elected to Congress to replace her late husband, Sonny Bono. On March 19, 2013, Bono announced she was joining Washington, D.C.-based federal affairs firm Faegre Baker Daniels Consulting as senior vice president. Now a principal, she focuses her government advocacy and consulting practice there on legislative, regulatory and policy matters related to the entertainment, media and information technology sectors. She also is a nationally recognized advocate for drug abuse prevention and treatment.
Year: 
2019