News Release: Faculty Experts, Politics
Jan. 24, 2011
Experts Available to Comment on State of the Union Address
President Barack Obama's state of the union address provides an opportunity to consider the nation's priorities and how to move ahead during difficult times. Experts at Emory University are available to comment on the issues outlined in the president's speech.
Federal Tax Policy
Dorothy Brown, professor of tax law and author of “Race, Class and the Obama Tax Plan” (Denver Law Review, 2009). 404.712.8218, email Dorothy Brown
Job Creation
Thomas Smith, labor economist and assistant professor in the practice of finance. 404.727.3605, email Tom Smith
Economic Recovery, Fiscal Policy
Jeffrey Rosensweig, associate professor of international business and finance, and director of the Global Perspectives Program. 404.727.6360, email Jeffrey Rosensweig
National Politics
Alan Abramowitz is a renowned expert on national politics and elections. He has authored or coauthored four books, including "Voice of the People: Elections and Voting Behavior in the United States." 404.727.0108, email Alan Abramowitz
Rhetoric, Race and Politics
Political scientist Andra Gillespie is editor of 2010’s "Whose Black Politics? Cases in Post-Racial Black Leadership.” She can discuss issues regarding race and rhetoric, leadership and general political strategy. 404.727.9748, email Andra Gillespie
U.S. Congress
Political science professor Randall Strahan, a specialist in congressional politics and author of "Leading Representatives: The Agency of Leaders in the Politics of the U.S. House,” is working on a book about partisanship in Congress. 404.727.7913, email Randall Strahan
Environmental Policy
William Buzbee, professor of law and director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program. 404.727.6507, email William Buzbee
' Homeland Security
Charles Shanor, professor of law and author of "National Security and Military Law." 404.727.6811, email Charles Shanor
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