Eric Cantor
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- Milken Institute1h 2m
How the New Tax Cuts Are Shaping the U.S. Economyand Our Fiscal Future
Josh Barro, Eric Cantor, Jason Furman, William Lee, Maya MacGuineas, David Freeman, Jr., Steve
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor joined economists Jason Furman, Bill Lee, and Maya McGinnis to debate the new tax law's projected 0.7% annual GDP boost against concerns that rising debt will soon crowd out investment and hinder entitlement reform. While the group agreed the legislation offers short-term demand stimulus, they warned that without permanent spending cuts or revenue offsets, the resulting $1.5 trillion deficit will likely triple interest payments and force long-term interest rates higher. The panelists further noted that despite potential competitive advantages against China, the temporary nature of the cuts creates political uncertainty that may undermine the very productivity growth the law aims to stimulate.
- Milken Institute56 min
Overcoming the Political Divide
Chuck Todd, Steve Bullock, Eric Cantor, Jason Grumet, Kenneth Hersh, Neera Tanden
A panel of political analysts and former officials identified that escalating dark money, collapsing competitive districts, and algorithmic media silos have structurally incentivized extremism while eroding public trust in Congress. To address these divisions, the discussion proposed concrete reforms such as the Montana-style disclosure of independent expenditures, reinstatement of reformed earmarks, and a national primary day to dilute ideological primary electorates. Looking toward the future, experts predicted that rising female candidacy rates and direct digital engagement may gradually shift the legislative landscape, potentially enabling bipartisan infrastructure deals if presidential leadership prioritizes compromise over partisan dogma.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Leadership on the Front Lines
Joel Kurtzman, Nikesh Arora, Eric Cantor, Sherry Lansing, Judy Smith, Don Peebles
A panel of prominent leaders from government, business, and non-profit sectors, including Nikesh Arora and Sherry Lansing, established that effective leadership requires pairing inherent passion with learnable execution skills to inspire followers toward transformative goals. The discussion highlighted how digital acceleration has compressed decision-making timelines while democratizing global opportunity, necessitating greater authenticity and strategic self-discipline to navigate instant scrutiny and crisis. Ultimately, the experts concluded that true leadership is defined by character and the ability to convert individual drive into a collective vision that empowers others to act despite internal fears or external pressures.
- Milken Institute55 min
The Awesome Responsibility of Leadership: A Conversation with Harry Reid and Eric Cantor
Harry Reid, Eric Cantor, Michael Milken
Senators Harry Reid and Eric Cantor discussed urgent challenges to federal biomedical funding, public health, and education while outlining a bipartisan strategy for comprehensive immigration reform ahead of the July 4th recess. Reid emphasized the severe impact of sequestration on research institutions and nutrition programs, whereas Cantor advocated for technology-driven wellness initiatives and proposed an "ag worker" immigration measure alongside STEM visa retention. The leaders concluded by pledging continued collaboration through a joint trip to the NIH, future joint fundraising in their home states, and the pursuit of an immigration bill that offers a pathway to citizenship while maintaining the rule of law.
- Milken Institute1h 15m
The Promise of the Bioscience Century
Paul Irving, Mike Milken, Eric Cantor, Paul Chu, Jeff, Bernardo Zavala, Jr., Bernard Harris, Andy von Eschenbach, Peggy, Francis Collins, Chris Austin
This event analyzes the critical role of bioscience in driving global economic growth and societal well-being while highlighting China's aggressive $308 billion investment program that threatens to surpass U.S. leadership. Panelists discuss strategic institutional responses, such as DARPA's high-risk research model and the FDA's regulatory innovations, which have accelerated breakthroughs in prosthetics, personalized medicine, and disease prevention. However, fiscal constraints and shifting global demographics necessitate sustained bipartisan funding to preserve the United States' status as a central hub for scientific innovation and global health security.