WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2009 AT 1:06 PM
The first government sponsored TED Talks
Posted by Rob Lalka
These are the moments when I cannot help but be excited – and humbled – about the opportunities ahead for our new office (recently announced at the Global Philanthropy Forum) and for the Department of State in general. Today we are expecting over 700 guests to fill Dean Acheson Auditorium here at the Harry S Truman Building to hear the first government sponsored TED Talks. This is the inaugural event for Secretary Clinton’s new Global Partnership Initiative; and it is part of the launch of her broader mandate for the Department of State to open its doors to foundations, businesses, non-governmental organizations, universities, and faith communities.
By establishing the Global Partnership Initiative within the Office of the Secretary of State, Secretary Clinton recognizes and appreciates that these are the groups that are already on the frontlines of foreign affairs. For these reasons, we are hosting events like the TED Talks to encourage greater participation from all of these outside voices. Today’s theme – "new ideas for a better world" – encapsulates exactly why we are engaging with all of these groups. As Secretary Clinton said at the Global Philanthropy Forum, "We just need you to walk through with your ideas, your energy, your commitment, and to put to work all that you bring with so many others who share our concerns about the challenges we face, and our absolute conviction that we’re up to meeting all of them."
These are such exciting times to work on partnerships from within the U.S. government; and I should mention that the State Department is not the only group involved. We are also working closely with the Office of Social Innovation and the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the White House, among others across the federal government, on all of these efforts. In that sense, it is a particular thrill to be blogging about all of this on the White House’s Open Government Initiative.
I realize that you might be wondering what all of this excitement is about and who or what TED is anyway. If you don't know about TED, then click away from this page immediately and visit www.ted.com. Spend a few minutes watching the videos that pop up on the screen. While it is easy enough for those minutes to rush away and turn into hours (or whole afternoons and evenings, in my case), no matter how much time you spend watching these videos, discovering for the first time that TED exists is one of those phenomenal little moments in life that is only rivaled by a few experiences -- for me, traveling abroad (anywhere) and learning about other people (anyone) elsewhere in this world, or watching that first Blu-Ray video and not even caring about picking my jaw off the floor because the effects were just so incredible, or listening to the Beatles for the first time and realizing that there was a whole new level of genius I just been missing out on entirely. TED often has that kind of a spontaneous, drastic impact. And it should: these futurists, visionaries, scholars, and experts are challenged to give the best speech of their life on any topic of their choosing in eighteen minutes or less. Now that's setting the stage for something really magical to happen. And I have not even mentioned the best part: TED shares all of this wisdom, inspiration, and passion on the internet for free by posting the videos on their website. Really, you have to visit www.ted.com. You are going to get addicted to this stuff.
I have already gotten so many of my friends hooked; and a number of bloggers and journalists are, too, calling TED, "an intellectual Mardi Gras;" "a caldron of ideas and innovation;" and "the place for glimpses into the future." My favorite is this one, however, from one of last year’s TED attendees in Monterey: "I believe in miracles, I just don't believe in scheduling them. Apparently you've found the secret to allow you to do just that." That is how it feels around here today. There is a certain bit of magic about what opening the doors of the State Department really means. I cannot wait to hear what the speakers will say when they come today to share their "new ideas for a better world," especially since no one knows what will be said until the TED speaker takes the stage. Take a moment to check out what they have said in previous TED Talks for some clues; and I am sure they will be well worth watching once they go live on the web in a few days. I'll write again then to follow up.
TED@State speakers:
Clay Shirky, author of Here Comes Everybody, here is his 2005 TED on institutions vs. collaboration .
Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of the Acumen Fund, here are her talks on ending poverty: here, here, and here .
Stewart Brand, author of the Whole Earth Catalog, on squatter cities and the long now .
Paul Collier, author of The Bottom Billion, speaking about his groundbreaking book .
Hans Rosling, Karolinska Institutet Professor of International Health, who has shared some amazing statistics at previous TEDs here, here, and here .
Rob Lalka is the Partnerships Liaison at the U.S. Department of State.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Judge Sotomayor, In Practice
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2009 AT 3:23 PM
Judge Sotomayor, In Practice
Posted by Katherine Brandon
Today, Judge Sonia Sotomayor has been visiting Capitol Hill to meet with both Republican and Democratic senators. Her first stop was the office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who called her "the whole package."
When the President announced his nomination of Sotomayor, he cited her extensive experience and breadth of perspective, working at almost every level of the judicial system, noting that, "She's been a big-city prosecutor and a corporate litigator. She spent six years as a trial judge on the U.S. District Court, and would replace Justice Souter as the only justice with experience as a trial judge, a perspective that would enrich the judgments of the Court."
At the beginning of that trajectory, as a young assistant prosecutor, she was assigned her first murder case, People v. Richard Maddicks -- known as the "Tarzan burglar." Hugh Mo, Judge Sotomayor’s co-prosecutor in the case, writes in today’s Politico that Sotomayor’s real world experience will serve her well as a Supreme Court Justice:
As the political debate continues over the meaning of "empathy," or the impact of her gender and ethnic heritage on Judge Sotomayor’s qualifications, judicial philosophy and her commitment to interpreting the Constitution, in the end, I believe the best way to view her qualifications is through the lens of her time as an assistant district attorney in New York during one of the worst crime sprees in a generation. That real world experience – as a skilled legal practitioner who not only ruthlessly pursued justice for victims of violent crimes but understood the root causes of crime and how to curb it – will serve her, and the country, well on the Supreme Court.
The "Tarzan Burglar" went on a three-month crime spree from 1981 to 1982 that left three people dead and many more injured. Mo describes an assistant prosecutor who dove into every aspect of the case, from helping to write the opening statement, to establishing relationships with the detectives and victims’ families, to presenting half of the prosecution witnesses, all in the context of an amazingly complex case. According to Mo, her impressive trial skills helped lead to a 62 1/2 years-to-life sentence:
Judge Sotomayor played a pivotal role in the Tarzan case as an imposing and commanding figure in the courtroom and as a skilled practitioner who could weave together a complex set of facts, enforce the law and never lose sight of whom she was fighting for.
Judge Sotomayor, In Practice
Posted by Katherine Brandon
Today, Judge Sonia Sotomayor has been visiting Capitol Hill to meet with both Republican and Democratic senators. Her first stop was the office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who called her "the whole package."
When the President announced his nomination of Sotomayor, he cited her extensive experience and breadth of perspective, working at almost every level of the judicial system, noting that, "She's been a big-city prosecutor and a corporate litigator. She spent six years as a trial judge on the U.S. District Court, and would replace Justice Souter as the only justice with experience as a trial judge, a perspective that would enrich the judgments of the Court."
At the beginning of that trajectory, as a young assistant prosecutor, she was assigned her first murder case, People v. Richard Maddicks -- known as the "Tarzan burglar." Hugh Mo, Judge Sotomayor’s co-prosecutor in the case, writes in today’s Politico that Sotomayor’s real world experience will serve her well as a Supreme Court Justice:
As the political debate continues over the meaning of "empathy," or the impact of her gender and ethnic heritage on Judge Sotomayor’s qualifications, judicial philosophy and her commitment to interpreting the Constitution, in the end, I believe the best way to view her qualifications is through the lens of her time as an assistant district attorney in New York during one of the worst crime sprees in a generation. That real world experience – as a skilled legal practitioner who not only ruthlessly pursued justice for victims of violent crimes but understood the root causes of crime and how to curb it – will serve her, and the country, well on the Supreme Court.
The "Tarzan Burglar" went on a three-month crime spree from 1981 to 1982 that left three people dead and many more injured. Mo describes an assistant prosecutor who dove into every aspect of the case, from helping to write the opening statement, to establishing relationships with the detectives and victims’ families, to presenting half of the prosecution witnesses, all in the context of an amazingly complex case. According to Mo, her impressive trial skills helped lead to a 62 1/2 years-to-life sentence:
Judge Sotomayor played a pivotal role in the Tarzan case as an imposing and commanding figure in the courtroom and as a skilled practitioner who could weave together a complex set of facts, enforce the law and never lose sight of whom she was fighting for.
Transparency at the FDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2009 AT 3:02 PM
Transparency at the FDA
Posted by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Our Administration is committed to eliminating the barriers between the American people and their government, and we want to ensure government is open and accountable to you.
We have already acted to make government more transparent. Today, we are taking another big step in the right direction by announcing the creation of the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Transparency Task Force. The FDA is responsible for protecting the food we eat and the medicine we use -- its work impacts every American, and ensuring the agency is open and accountable to the American people is critical.
The Task Force will gather recommendations for appropriate ways to make information about FDA’s actions and decisions that is useful and understandable more readily available to the public. You can learn more by visiting our new site.
The Task Force will hold its first meeting on June 24 in Washington and we want you to be involved. Register to attend the meeting by emailing us by June 17, 2009.
If you can’t attend the meeting in person, e-mail your comments to us by the August 7th deadline.
We appreciate your thoughts and ideas and look forward to hearing from you.
Kathleen Sebelius is Secretary of the Health and Human Services Department.
Transparency at the FDA
Posted by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Our Administration is committed to eliminating the barriers between the American people and their government, and we want to ensure government is open and accountable to you.
We have already acted to make government more transparent. Today, we are taking another big step in the right direction by announcing the creation of the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Transparency Task Force. The FDA is responsible for protecting the food we eat and the medicine we use -- its work impacts every American, and ensuring the agency is open and accountable to the American people is critical.
The Task Force will gather recommendations for appropriate ways to make information about FDA’s actions and decisions that is useful and understandable more readily available to the public. You can learn more by visiting our new site.
The Task Force will hold its first meeting on June 24 in Washington and we want you to be involved. Register to attend the meeting by emailing us by June 17, 2009.
If you can’t attend the meeting in person, e-mail your comments to us by the August 7th deadline.
We appreciate your thoughts and ideas and look forward to hearing from you.
Kathleen Sebelius is Secretary of the Health and Human Services Department.
The Economic Case for Health Care Reform
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2009 AT 12:40 PM
The Economic Case for Health Care Reform
Posted by Jesse Lee
This morning the White House Council of Economic Advisers issued a pivotal report entitled "The Economic Case for Health Care Reform," explaining in the greatest depth to date why health reform is vital for the future of the American economy. The release comes on the same day that the President is visiting leaders on Capitol Hill to discuss the urgency of getting the job done at this unique moment in history.
Read -- or even skim -- the full report (pdf), which is full of startling charts and analysis. The rise in costs for businesses alone is enough to demonstrate how imperative the issue is:
Christina Romer, Chair of the CEA, led the press conference announcing the report this morning, and also penned an op-ed for Yahoo! News discussing it:
Years of diagnosis on the ills of the U.S. health system have produced no cure. Health care expenditures in this country are currently 18 percent of GDP and, without change, will keep rising, until they account for nearly one-third of our total output by 2040. Even with this exorbitant bill, about 46 million Americans lack health insurance coverage today, and this number is predicted to rise to 72 million over the next three decades.
She goes on to discuss the impact bringing down costs will have on families, writing, "For a typical family of four, income would be higher than it otherwise would have been by approximately $2,600 in 2020 (in 2009 dollars) and by nearly $10,000 in 2030." But she notes that the effects are even further reaching than that, explaining how health reform can impact GDP, the deficit, unemployment, standard of living, and the labor market.
The Economic Case for Health Care Reform
Posted by Jesse Lee
This morning the White House Council of Economic Advisers issued a pivotal report entitled "The Economic Case for Health Care Reform," explaining in the greatest depth to date why health reform is vital for the future of the American economy. The release comes on the same day that the President is visiting leaders on Capitol Hill to discuss the urgency of getting the job done at this unique moment in history.
Read -- or even skim -- the full report (pdf), which is full of startling charts and analysis. The rise in costs for businesses alone is enough to demonstrate how imperative the issue is:
Christina Romer, Chair of the CEA, led the press conference announcing the report this morning, and also penned an op-ed for Yahoo! News discussing it:
Years of diagnosis on the ills of the U.S. health system have produced no cure. Health care expenditures in this country are currently 18 percent of GDP and, without change, will keep rising, until they account for nearly one-third of our total output by 2040. Even with this exorbitant bill, about 46 million Americans lack health insurance coverage today, and this number is predicted to rise to 72 million over the next three decades.
She goes on to discuss the impact bringing down costs will have on families, writing, "For a typical family of four, income would be higher than it otherwise would have been by approximately $2,600 in 2020 (in 2009 dollars) and by nearly $10,000 in 2030." But she notes that the effects are even further reaching than that, explaining how health reform can impact GDP, the deficit, unemployment, standard of living, and the labor market.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Tuning Up WhiteHouse.gov
MONDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2009 AT 4:23 PM
Tuning Up WhiteHouse.gov
Posted by Jesse Lee
Given that author names are now appearing on the blog here, it seems a reasonable time to run through some recent tweaks to WhiteHouse.gov that you might have missed but might be happy to know were made.
First and foremost, the First Lady’s page has been significantly improved, featuring the latest news about her in the right sidebar and a new slideshow from the always-amazing White House Photo Office.
That news section on her page is modeled on the revamped Issues pages where, as of a few weeks ago, you can also find the latest news and blog posts on whatever issue you are interested in.
In addition, we have reorganized the categories in the Briefing Room section of the site to make it more intuitive and user-friendly. Have a look around, you will find the drop-down menu in the top navigation.
And finally, back where we started, every blog post will now have an author name associated with it. You can find some background on this particular author here.
More broadly, WhiteHouse.gov is of course a work in progress, look for continued changes and improvements (large and small) over the coming weeks, months, and years.
Tuning Up WhiteHouse.gov
Posted by Jesse Lee
Given that author names are now appearing on the blog here, it seems a reasonable time to run through some recent tweaks to WhiteHouse.gov that you might have missed but might be happy to know were made.
First and foremost, the First Lady’s page has been significantly improved, featuring the latest news about her in the right sidebar and a new slideshow from the always-amazing White House Photo Office.
That news section on her page is modeled on the revamped Issues pages where, as of a few weeks ago, you can also find the latest news and blog posts on whatever issue you are interested in.
In addition, we have reorganized the categories in the Briefing Room section of the site to make it more intuitive and user-friendly. Have a look around, you will find the drop-down menu in the top navigation.
And finally, back where we started, every blog post will now have an author name associated with it. You can find some background on this particular author here.
More broadly, WhiteHouse.gov is of course a work in progress, look for continued changes and improvements (large and small) over the coming weeks, months, and years.
The Vice President, from Sarajevo to Beirut
MONDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2009 AT 3:35 PM
The Vice President, from Sarajevo to Beirut
Posted by Katherine Brandon
From May 19th to May 22nd the Vice President Joe Biden set out on a three-day tour of Southeastern Europe, traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo, as well as to Lebanon for the final leg of his trip. He met with political leaders, as well as U.S. officials and troops stationed in the region. The aim of the trip was to demonstrate renewed U.S. interest in the Balkans, a region the Vice President is familiar with from his travels in the Senate.
The Vice President began his trip with a visit to Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Vice President met with the Bosnian Tri-Presidency, as well as other government officials before addressing the Bosnian Parliament. He was accompanied by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy for the European Union Javier Solana. They released a joint statement discussing their objectives for the region, which include support for Dayton and Bosnian sovereignty, as well as for state-building reforms that are necessary to transition to the EU:
As representatives of the United States and the European Union, we visited Sarajevo with a message of support and concern. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina, a single state with two entities. We support the Dayton Accords. We support the aspirations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to join European and Trans-Atlantic institutions. We also support the reforms that will be needed to realize this European future. And we support leaders who have the courage to reach across the ethnic divide to find compromise, build trust, foster stability and bring prosperity to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
From there, the Vice President traveled to Belgrade, Serbia where he met with President Boris Tadic. The Vice President expressed his desire for Serbia to be a positive leader in the Euro-Atlantic community:
I came to Serbia on behalf of the Obama-Biden administration with a clear, distinct message, Mr. President: The United States wants to, would like to, deepen our cooperation with Serbia to help solve the problems of the region, to help Serbia become a strong, successful democratic member of the Euro-Atlantic community. That's our objective.
Ever since the end of World War II, generations of Europeans and Americans have worked very hard to build a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. Southeast Europe remains the missing piece, and Serbia is central to Southeast Europe's future. Simply put, the region cannot fully succeed without Serbia playing the constructive and leading role
On Thursday, the Vice President traveled to Pristina, Kosovo, where he met with officials and addressed the Assembly of Kosovo. He underscored the United States’ commitment to a unified, multiethnic, independent Kosovo. His visit was the first by a senior American official since Kosovo declared its independence last year. He later traveled to Camp Bondsteel where he talked with U.S. troops, applauding their efforts:
Ladies and gentlemen, for just as I’ve seen other bases around the world and made dozens of trips into what we call war zones around the world, what I see reaffirms my absolute belief and knowledge you are the most powerful, you are the most disciplined, you are the best-trained warriors America has ever produced. And that is literally true. You’re the most visible, most vital symbol of our sense of justice and compassion that could possibly be demonstrated to the rest of the world, along with your colleagues in the multinational force. You’re the embodiment of our deep-seated ethic of selflessness and sacrifice.
After his tour of the Balkans, the Vice President traveled to Beirut, his first trip to the Middle East as Vice President and the first trip by any American Vice President to Lebanon since 1983. In his address to President Sleiman, he reinforced the United States’ support for an independent and sovereign Lebanon:
I also want to convey to you that the Obama-Biden administration is committed to comprehensive peace in the region that benefits all people, including the Lebanese. That's why within the first 50 days of our administration we made it clear that we were fully, totally committed and will stay committed to pursuing a lasting peace.
Lebanon has suffered terribly from war. We have a real opportunity now, Mr. President, in my view, for peace. So I urge those who would think about standing with the spoilers of peace not to miss this opportunity to walk away from the spoilers.
Mr. President, you know it and I know it: Lebanon has immeasurable potential. And as I said to you and your colleagues earlier, I can't envision peace in the Middle East without a stable, strong Lebanon. The potential for a vibrant democracy, the potential to be a model for other Middle Eastern nations moving toward freedom and reform is, I think, within your grasp.
The Vice President closed his trip with an announcement of a comprehensive U.S. military assistance effort in Lebanon, stating that the United States is committed to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces:
I'm also here to assure you that every member of the Lebanese army -- every member of the Lebanese army -- that the United States of America considers itself a partner in your effort to defend your sovereignty -- the sovereignty of the Lebanese state and the security of all the people of Lebanon. That's why, since 2005, the United States has committed more than a half a billion dollars to provide training and equipment, and why we've sat with you and Secretary Gates has talked about a multi-year plan.
And that's why we continue to support you. As I said to the President today, a free and democratic Lebanon hinges on the strength of your national institutions. The Lebanese Armed Forces are as vital a national institution as any other in this country, arguably more vital. We know how much the Lebanese people look to you to protect their interests.
The Vice President, from Sarajevo to Beirut
Posted by Katherine Brandon
From May 19th to May 22nd the Vice President Joe Biden set out on a three-day tour of Southeastern Europe, traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo, as well as to Lebanon for the final leg of his trip. He met with political leaders, as well as U.S. officials and troops stationed in the region. The aim of the trip was to demonstrate renewed U.S. interest in the Balkans, a region the Vice President is familiar with from his travels in the Senate.
The Vice President began his trip with a visit to Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Vice President met with the Bosnian Tri-Presidency, as well as other government officials before addressing the Bosnian Parliament. He was accompanied by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy for the European Union Javier Solana. They released a joint statement discussing their objectives for the region, which include support for Dayton and Bosnian sovereignty, as well as for state-building reforms that are necessary to transition to the EU:
As representatives of the United States and the European Union, we visited Sarajevo with a message of support and concern. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina, a single state with two entities. We support the Dayton Accords. We support the aspirations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to join European and Trans-Atlantic institutions. We also support the reforms that will be needed to realize this European future. And we support leaders who have the courage to reach across the ethnic divide to find compromise, build trust, foster stability and bring prosperity to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
From there, the Vice President traveled to Belgrade, Serbia where he met with President Boris Tadic. The Vice President expressed his desire for Serbia to be a positive leader in the Euro-Atlantic community:
I came to Serbia on behalf of the Obama-Biden administration with a clear, distinct message, Mr. President: The United States wants to, would like to, deepen our cooperation with Serbia to help solve the problems of the region, to help Serbia become a strong, successful democratic member of the Euro-Atlantic community. That's our objective.
Ever since the end of World War II, generations of Europeans and Americans have worked very hard to build a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. Southeast Europe remains the missing piece, and Serbia is central to Southeast Europe's future. Simply put, the region cannot fully succeed without Serbia playing the constructive and leading role
On Thursday, the Vice President traveled to Pristina, Kosovo, where he met with officials and addressed the Assembly of Kosovo. He underscored the United States’ commitment to a unified, multiethnic, independent Kosovo. His visit was the first by a senior American official since Kosovo declared its independence last year. He later traveled to Camp Bondsteel where he talked with U.S. troops, applauding their efforts:
Ladies and gentlemen, for just as I’ve seen other bases around the world and made dozens of trips into what we call war zones around the world, what I see reaffirms my absolute belief and knowledge you are the most powerful, you are the most disciplined, you are the best-trained warriors America has ever produced. And that is literally true. You’re the most visible, most vital symbol of our sense of justice and compassion that could possibly be demonstrated to the rest of the world, along with your colleagues in the multinational force. You’re the embodiment of our deep-seated ethic of selflessness and sacrifice.
After his tour of the Balkans, the Vice President traveled to Beirut, his first trip to the Middle East as Vice President and the first trip by any American Vice President to Lebanon since 1983. In his address to President Sleiman, he reinforced the United States’ support for an independent and sovereign Lebanon:
I also want to convey to you that the Obama-Biden administration is committed to comprehensive peace in the region that benefits all people, including the Lebanese. That's why within the first 50 days of our administration we made it clear that we were fully, totally committed and will stay committed to pursuing a lasting peace.
Lebanon has suffered terribly from war. We have a real opportunity now, Mr. President, in my view, for peace. So I urge those who would think about standing with the spoilers of peace not to miss this opportunity to walk away from the spoilers.
Mr. President, you know it and I know it: Lebanon has immeasurable potential. And as I said to you and your colleagues earlier, I can't envision peace in the Middle East without a stable, strong Lebanon. The potential for a vibrant democracy, the potential to be a model for other Middle Eastern nations moving toward freedom and reform is, I think, within your grasp.
The Vice President closed his trip with an announcement of a comprehensive U.S. military assistance effort in Lebanon, stating that the United States is committed to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces:
I'm also here to assure you that every member of the Lebanese army -- every member of the Lebanese army -- that the United States of America considers itself a partner in your effort to defend your sovereignty -- the sovereignty of the Lebanese state and the security of all the people of Lebanon. That's why, since 2005, the United States has committed more than a half a billion dollars to provide training and equipment, and why we've sat with you and Secretary Gates has talked about a multi-year plan.
And that's why we continue to support you. As I said to the President today, a free and democratic Lebanon hinges on the strength of your national institutions. The Lebanese Armed Forces are as vital a national institution as any other in this country, arguably more vital. We know how much the Lebanese people look to you to protect their interests.
Director Orszag Continues the Conversation on Health Care Costs
MONDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2009 AT 1:36 PM
Director Orszag Continues the Conversation on Health Care Costs
Posted by Jesse Lee
OMB Director Peter Orszag posts another contribution to the conversation on health care costs:
"As the debate about health care reform takes center stage this summer, more and more commentators will be focusing – rightly – on the impact of reform on the federal budget."
Director Orszag Continues the Conversation on Health Care Costs
Posted by Jesse Lee
OMB Director Peter Orszag posts another contribution to the conversation on health care costs:
"As the debate about health care reform takes center stage this summer, more and more commentators will be focusing – rightly – on the impact of reform on the federal budget."
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