ADA 2012

Oct 17, 2012

The Distinguished Speaker Series featured economist Robert Reich (left), a professor of public policy at the University of California, Berkeley and author, and Washington Post conservative political columnist George F. Will. They shared their insights on rising healthcare costs, the economy, and the upcoming presidential election in a lively debate during Thursday's opening session of the 2012 ADA Annual Session in San Francisco.

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