AMS Briefing on Capitol Hill

This morning's slides.  I believe slides with audio of the presentation will eventually be posted here.

Comments

  1. RMarch 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Great presentation! Like your synthesis of some meaty topics. Is there a downloadable version?

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  2. Michael RobertsMarch 29, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    R,
    I'm not sure how to make those slides downloadable. If you email me I'll send them to you.

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  3. BKMarch 30, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hey dude, not to be nit-picky, but this is the one time the "o" should be used: Capitol Hill.

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  4. Michael RobertsMarch 30, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks BK. I need to get nit picked. I see others' typos all the time. Why can't I spot my own?

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Very good presentation, in fairness.

    Colin

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  6. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Very interesting presentation - nicely done.
    Jeff Reimer

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