2011 ANNUAL REPORT M ISSION

The Council is an alliance of businesses, academic

and health institutions, and public and private organizations

throughout New England formed to promote economic growth

and a high quality of life in the New England region.

The New England Council is a leading voice on the issues that shape

the region’s economy and quality of life. The Council focuses on

key industries that drive the region’s economic growth including education, technology and innovation, health care and fi nancial services. THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011

4 President’s Letter 5 Chairman’s Letter

ADVOCACY & INITIATIVES 6 Overview 7 Energy & Environment 9 Financial Services 11 Health Care 12 Higher Education 13 Manufacturing 14 Trade 15 Transportation

EVENTS 16 Annual Spring Event 18 Annual Dinner 20 Congressional Roundtable Series 22 Politics & Eggs Series 24 Featured Events

ABOUT THE COUNCIL

26 DC Dialogue

27 New Members

28 Board of Directors

32 New England Congressional Directory

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2011 PRESIDENT’S LETTER

DEAR NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL MEMBER:

Each year as we prepare our Annual Report, I am proud to look back at how much The New England Council has accomplished over the past year. At the same time, I always wonder how we will top it in the year ahead. Needless to say, in my 15 years at the helm of The New England Council, I have not been disappointed. When people ask me how we continue to grow and thrive—particularly during the challenging economic situation in recent years—I tell them that it is because of our members. It is because of your engagement and ongoing support that The New England Council continues to be one of the nation’s premier business organizations.

It is no exaggeration to say that 2011 was a banner year for The New England Council. It was one of our busiest years to date, with over 40 events held throughout the year. We hosted Congressional Roundtables with members of both the House and Senate in all six New England states. We were fortunate to welcome nearly all of the Republican Presidential candidates, as well James T. Brett as several other national political and media fi gures, at our popular Politics & Eggs series, that we co-sponsor with our friends at the Institute of Politics. Throughout the year, we also had the opportunity to hold events featuring other key federal policy makers, including several senior Obama Administration offi cials.

Our two signature annual events—the Spring Event in Washington, DC, and the Annual Dinner—were both tremendous successes. The Annual Spring Event was attended by well over 200 Council members, making it one of the largest to date. We had the opportunity to hear from several senior federal offi cials, including U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, and hosted many members of the Congressional delegation at our Capitol Hill Reception. At the Annual Dinner in October, some 1300 New England Council members and friends gathered to honor our inspiring New Englanders of the Year: U.S. Senator , Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, and my dear friend Don Rodman, founder of the Rodman Ride For Kids.

Amidst all of this, membership continued to grow at an impressive rate. We were delighted to welcome some 35 new members in 2011, bringing our total membership to over 400 businesses and organizations. Our members continued to be actively engaged in our policy committees as the Council advocated for a variety of policies that impact the economic well-being of our region throughout the year. From the implementation of 2010’s historic health care and fi nancial sector reforms, to tax policy and trade agreements, The New England Council has been the region’s voice in Washington, working to shape policy that will promote economic development and foster job creation.

This report offers a snapshot of The New England Council’s activities and work throughout 2011. I am delighted to share it with you, and thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

James T. Brett President & CEO

Jim Brett presents Caroline Kennedy with a New Englander 4 of the Year Award at the Annual Dinner THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 2011

DEAR NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL MEMBER:

During a year that saw unprecedented national and international challenges to the New England business community, including volatile markets, elusive job growth, and business confi dence at an all-time low, the voice of The New England Council has been more critical than ever before.

More businesses than ever before have joined our mission to work together as a region to address our collective challenges. More businesses trust The New England Council’s ability to advocate for their needs in Washington, navigate unprecedented political uncertainty, and effect the change that New England businesses and institutions need to be successful.

We were a leading voice on the issues that shape not just our economy but the way we live every day as New Englanders—from promoting advanced manufacturing and international trade to advocating for sensible tax policies that support the type of long-term sustainable growth that leads to secure jobs with secure futures. © W. Marc Bernsau/ Marc Journal Business W. © John Hailer Together we have taken the message to Washington that what New England needs is a renewed focus on creating an environment that supports long-term sustainable growth—the type of growth that leads to secure jobs with secure futures.

Our mission is neither short-sighted nor self-centered. I know that you, like me, believe that we can and must be part of the solution not just for New England but for America. We have the ability to lead the country toward long-term economic recovery. And it will start right here in New England.

We will do it by continuing to build the type of long-term sustainable businesses that have been the bedrock of our region’s success for generations. We will do it through innovation and education—both areas where New England leads the nation. And we will do it by going to Washington and making our voices heard.

Addressing our economic crisis is not the task of government alone, nor should it be. As business leaders we have a civic responsibility to contribute to the process. The time to wait for another political solution has passed. It is up to us to provide the leadership to move our country forward.

We have the ability to innovate, to bring new ideas, and to move quickly to help solve problems—in Washing- ton as we do in the private sector. We must compromise, seek consensus, and embrace mutual responsibility. And by working with Washington institutions, instead of opposing them, we can achieve a solution and build a better path to economic recovery in New England and across the country.

New England is strong thanks to the companies, community leaders, and institutions that make this region great. It is through The New England Council that we focus our energy, our resources and our expertise in the interests of the national economic good. By doing so we can move faster and farther than we have ever moved before.

Sincerely,

John Hailer Chairman

White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and John Hailer at the Annual Spring Event in Washington, DC 5 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

2011 ADVOCACY & INITIATIVES

OVERVIEW

2011 was yet another year marked by slow but steady The mounting national debt and the various proposals for economic recovery in New England. While the unem- long term solutions dominated the debate on Capitol Hill in 2011. However, the year did bring progress on several ployment rate improved incrementally over the year, important issues, including the ongoing implementation of many employers were still hesitant to bring on new health care and fi nancial services reforms, a renewed focus on employees. Businesses large and small remain very revitalizing manufacturing in the U.S., the passage of several uncertain about the future, and all eyes have been on key free trade agreements, and the beginnings of a discussion leaders in Washington as they continue to work toward of how to reform the federal tax code. long term economic stability. Through it all, The New England Council has worked closely with its members across various sectors to identify issues that affect the region and to advocate for policies that will support economic growth and foster job creation throughout New England. In addition to advocacy efforts, the Council has also offered members a variety of opportunities to educate themselves on the issues and stay abreast of the latest updates, from small group discussions with Congressional staffers, to Council-wide forums with key federal policymakers.

Energy & Environment Committee co-chairs Mark Kalpin (L) of WilmerHale and Dan Weekly (R) of Dominion with FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur (C)

Sen. Richard Blumenthal with board member Beth Barton of Day Pitney in Hartford

Sen. (L) and board member Matt Power (R) of Lexington Insurance during the Annual Spring Event in Washington

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Energy costs and reliability have always been critical issues Low Income Heating Assistance for New England businesses and residents alike. The New The New England Council has long supported the Low England Council’s membership includes a wide range of Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally- businesses and organizations in the energy and environ- funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that assists low income ment sector including energy generators and distributors, households in meeting their energy needs. In July 2011, the developers of renewable and alternative energy sources, Council sent letters to each member of the New England and energy and environmental technology fi rms. The Congressional delegation, once again urging them to provide Council’s Energy & Environment Committee, co-chaired adequate support to the LIHEAP program. The letter noted by Mark Kalpin of WilmerHale and Dan Weekly of that, in recent years, Congress has provided up to $5.1 billion in funding for LIHEAP, however the President’s budget for Dominion, carefully monitors federal energy policy and fi scal year 2012 recommended $2.57 billion in funding— regulation and its impact on the economy in New nearly a fi fty percent drop from this high level. At the same England. In 2011, the committee weighed in on several time, the letter explained, the economy continues to experi- issues of importance to the region, and held a series of ence diffi culties and the unemployment rate remains stub- events featuring national leaders on energy and environ- bornly high, resulting in more households likely to be eligible for LIHEAP assistance in 2012. The Council’s letter urged mental issues. members of the delegation to be mindful of this fact as they considered funding for LIHEAP in the fi scal year 2012 Briefi ng with FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act. The New England Council’s Energy & Environment Committee Discussion with former Governor was pleased to welcome Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur of the Christine Todd Whitman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) at a committee In July 2011, members of NEC’s Energy & Environment meeting in Boston in January 2011. In her fi rst speech to a Committee gathered for a luncheon with former New Jersey business organization since becoming a Commissioner of FERC Governor Christine Todd Whitman, who served as the in July 2010, LaFleur gave an overview of several key issues and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency trends at FERC. Commissioner LaFleur covered a wide range of under President George W. Bush. The luncheon was hosted front-burner energy issues in her remarks, including reliability by NEC member Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications and grid security, electric transmission, transmission incentives, at their offi ce in downtown Boston. Governor Whitman connecting new resources to the grid, energy storage, and discussed her current work as Co-Chair of the Clean and Safe pending Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) to educate the public about the rules. The Commissioner engaged in a very lively question and benefi ts and safety of nuclear energy. Governor Whitman answer session with the over 40 committee members in atten- also discussed the debt ceiling stalemate on Capitol Hill and dance. The meeting was a tremendous opportunity for Council expressed her disappointment that because of the lack of members to hear from a senior policy maker in the energy sector compromise, Congress has not been able to focus on other and get updated on the latest developments in energy regulation. important issues, such as a comprehensive energy bill. The roundtable discussion was an excellent opportunity for Council members to meet with a national leader on energy policy in an informal and intimate setting. Continued on page 8

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Roundtable with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson In October 2011, members of The New England Council’s Energy & Environment Committee had the unique opportu- nity to meet with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson for an informal discussion of the agency’s work and recent environmental regulations. As part of the White House Business Council’s Winning the Future Roundtable Series, the purpose of the meeting was for the Administrator to listen to local businesses, getting feedback on how the Administration can best support their growth. The EPA is also working to ensure that local business leaders are

taking advantage of the Administration resources and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson with board member William Geary programs designed to help them create jobs and compete. of Clean Harbors, Inc.

Approximately 30 members of the committee and several Shale Fracking members of the Board of Directors engaged in a thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion with Administrator Jackson, In recent years, there has been much discussion in the energy covering such topics as Congress’ attempts to limit the EPA’s sector about the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” authority, Marcellus shale fracking, and various recent EPA to obtain natural gas from Marcellus shale formations. rules and regulations. The luncheon meeting was held at the While fracking is benefi cial in the development of natural gas Hampshire House in Boston and sponsored by NEC member resources, there are also environmental and safety concerns Thermo Fisher Scientifi c. that have led to some opposition to the process. In order to help New England Council members gain a better Nuclear Waste Storage understanding of shale fracking, the Energy & Environment The New England Council supports the development of Committee hosted a meeting featuring one of the top experts nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable, and emission-free in the subject. David Spigelmyer, Vice President of Govern- energy source. However, the Council has long advocated for ment Relations for Chesapeake Energy, the most active the development of a central federal depository for nuclear company in Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling in the United waste, and has supported the planned Yucca Mountain facility States, spoke to the committee in October 2011 in Boston. in Nevada for many years. In August 2010, the Obama In his informative presentation, Mr. Spigelmyer gave an Administration put Yucca Mountain plans on hold to consider overview of the process of drilling for natural gas in the other options, charging a Blue Ribbon Commission on Marcellus shale formation, and discussed some of the economic America’s Nuclear Future to determine the best course of benefi ts of this technology, as well as some of the regulatory action. In July 2011, the Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) issues related to the process. issued a draft report on its fi ndings following months of hearings and review of submitted testimony. The BRC Report on the New England Electricity Market solicited feedback from interested parties on the draft report. In December 2011, The New England Council completed In October 2011, The New England Council submitted its a comprehensive report on the electricity market in New comments on the report, reiterating previously submitted England. The in-depth report provides history and back- testimony arguing that the Yucca Mountain site is the most ground on the generation, transmission, and distribution appropriate location for the permanent storage of spent of electricity, and outlines the regulation and rate-setting nuclear fuel from the nation’s nuclear generation facilities. processes for electricity at both the state and federal levels. The report has been made available electronically to all Council members, as well as members of Congress and their staffs, and legislative staff at the state level.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

New England continues to be a center for the global Incentives for Retirement Savings fi nancial services industry, and the sector is integral to As Congress worked throughout 2011 toward reducing the the region’s economic wellbeing. The region is home to federal defi cit, some leaders in Washington proposed some of the largest banking institutions and top fi nancial eliminating tax incentives for individual retirement savings, such as in 401(k)s, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and services fi rms in the nation—many of which are active other private retirement plans. The New England Council’s New England Council members. The Council’s Financial Financial Services Committee, along with other regional Services Committee, co-chaired by Jim Febeo of Fidelity leaders in the fi nancial services industry, grew concerned about Investments and Paul Giordano of Ironshore, Inc., the potentially devastating long term consequences of such a includes a wide range of companies and organizations in measure. In June 2011, the Council wrote to members of the New England Congressional delegation to express its concerns the fi nancial services sectors, including large investment and outline the long-term benefi ts of encouraging Americans banks, community banks, investment fi rms, insurance to save for retirement by deferring taxation on retirement companies, and accounting fi rms. Throughout 2011, savings until the funds are withdrawn years later. The Council’s the committee continued to monitor the ongoing letter stressed that the current tax deferral for savings not only implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform promotes individual fi nancial self-suffi ciency, but also reduces the long-term burden on our already strained government and Consumer Protection Act, while also actively resources such as Social Security and Medicare. The Council advocating for tax and fi scal policies that will benefi t also voiced concerns that if there is less incentive to invest the region. in retirement savings accounts, there would be a signifi cant impact on the fi nancial services industry, which plays a large role in the New England economy.

In addition to the letters to the delegation, Council President & CEO Jim Brett authored an Op-Ed piece highlighting the importance of maintaining tax deferral incentives for retire- ment savings. The piece appeared in the Boston Business Journal and the Springfi eld Republican, co-signed by William Guenther, President of Mass Insight, in July 2011. The piece also appeared in the Providence Business News and the New Hampshire Business Review in August 2011.

Later in 2011, Congressman (D-MA) and Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-PA), members of the infl uential House Ways & Means Committee, released a draft concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our Board member Jim Grasso (L) of Grasso Associates with Rep. Barney current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important Frank (R) at a Congressional Roundtable in Boston benefi ts to Americans to help plan for a fi nancially secure retirement. The Council again wrote to members of the New England delegation, urging them to co-sponsor this resolution to express their support for this important issue.

Continued on page 10

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Valuation of Money Market Funds could face a contraction of available fi nancing, at a time when they are struggling with some of the tightest budget restrictions For nearly three decades, money market funds have served as in memory. The letter noted that the consequences of a move a cost-effective means for a wide array of investors to achieve to a fl oating NAV are multifold, including administrative market rates of return, while promoting stability of principal costs for money market funds, administrative burden for and liquidity of their investment. Money market funds are shareholders, and a reduction in available funds for such highly regulated, and serve as a crucial source of short-term expenses as corporate operating needs, infrastructure projects, fi nancing, especially in the recovering U.S. economy, where cash and other municipal cash needs. fl ow for the government, employers and others may be uneven.

In October 2010, the President’s Working Group on Financial Featured Committee Speakers Markets proposed that money market funds shift from the The New England Council’s Financial Services Committee standard $1 per share valuation to a fl oating Net Asset Value met regularly throughout 2011, both to discuss ongoing (NAV). This proposal was designed to help shareholders policy priorities, as well as to hear from a variety of speakers better understand the risk of investing. Members of The who helped members stay abreast of the latest developments New England Council’s Financial Services Committee grew in public policy impacting the fi nancial services industry. concerned that, while well-intentioned, the fl oating NAV Featured speakers in 2011 included staffers from the offi ces of proposal would have serious consequences for an important House Financial Services Committee members Rep. Barney mechanism that is helping facilitate our nation’s fragile recovery. Frank and Rep. Scott Garrett, House Ways & Means member Rep. Richard Neal, and Senator Scott Brown. In a letter to SEC Chairman Mary L. Shapiro, the Council outlined its concerns. In particular, the letter expressed concerns that states and municipalities around our region

Rep. Richard Neal (L) and board member Tom Holt (R) of K&L Gates at a Board member Tom Samoluk of John Hancock Financial Services with Congressional Roundtable in Boston Sen. at a Congressional Roundtable in New Hampshire

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HEALTH CARE

From world-class hospitals and medical schools, to local community health centers, to health insurance providers, The New England Council’s membership includes organi- zations and institutions from all corners of the health care sector. In 2011, the Council’s Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Laurel Sweeney of Philips Healthcare and Frank McDougall of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, focused primarily on the ongoing implementation of the landmark health care reform legislation passed the Tom Maher of the Healthcare Leadership Council with Rep. Chellie Pingree in Portland previous year, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Throughout the year, The New England spending. Under the PPACA, the IPAB will make proposals Council worked to ensure that members had access to the that are to be implemented by the Secretary of Health and latest updates and information on the law’s implementa- Human Services. tion, while also weighing in on specifi c provisions that NEC Health Care Committee members had several concerns impact members in the health care industry and others about the creation of the IPAB. In particular, the PPACA throughout New England. restricts the ability of Congress to change fi scal targets set by the IPAB. The new law further restricts the ability of future Briefi ng with Assistant Secretary of Health & Congresses to enact certain Medicare-related policy changes Human Services Dr. Howard Koh unrelated to the IPAB. In short, the Council was concerned that Congress needlessly delegated authority to an executive One of several New England Council initiatives to ensure branch agency. Because of these concerns, in June 2011, that members have the latest information on the PPACA was the Health Care Committee wrote to members of the New a special event featuring remarks from Dr. Howard Koh, the England Congressional delegation urging them to either repeal Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health the creation of the IPAB, or to amend the IPAB to function as and Human Services (HHS). Dr. Koh is no stranger to the a more traditional advisory board. health care sector in New England, having served as the Com- missioner of Public Health in from 1997-2003. Health Care Reform Implementation At the event, hosted by the Hampshire House in Boston, Over the course of 2011, as the PPACA has been implemented, Dr. Koh discussed a wide range of issues addressed in the a plethora of proposed rules and regulations, as well as other PPACA. In particular, he highlighted the various measures and details on the law, have been made available by the federal programs under the Act designed to improve both access to agencies charged with implementing various parts of the new health insurance as well as the quality of medical care provided law. Throughout the year, The New England Council’s policy to patients. Dr. Koh also outlined measures in the new law staff has carefully monitored these various new developments to aid small businesses, and the range of prevention programs and identifi ed those which will have the most signifi cant impact created by the PPACA. Dr. Koh’s visit was an excellent oppor- on Council members. To help members navigate PPACA imple- tunity for New England Council members to hear from one of mentation and to stay apprised of new regulations, Council staff the Obama Administration’s top health care offi cials and to have have prepared a series of summaries that provide members with some of their questions about health care reform answered. the most pertinent details, as well as information on how they can participate in the regulatory process by providing comments Independent Payment Advisory Board and testimony. These regular updates have been provided to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act created the Health Care Committee members via email, and an archive of Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), and tasked the the various updates and summaries has also been made available board with reducing the per capita rate of growth in Medicare to all NEC members on the Council’s website.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Co-chaired by Dean College President Paula Rooney and Briefi ng by Secretary Arne Duncan EMC’s Chris Goode, The New England Council’s Higher As part of The New England Council’s Annual Spring Event Education Committee includes representatives from in Washington, DC, in March 2011, Council members heard colleges, universities, and education-related non-profi ts from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan during the throughout the six New England states. As home to annual White House Briefi ng. Secretary Duncan discussed a variety of education issues, including federal fi nancial hundreds of institutions of higher learning, the higher assistance programs and the outlook for funding; the role education sector is a vital part of the New England of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) economy, employing thousands and ensuring that the education in preparing American students to compete in the region continues to have a highly skilled workforce. global economy; and the status of the No Child Left Behind Throughout 2011, the higher education community law. Secretary Duncan also urged members of the business community to take an active role in supporting education in has been particularly hard hit by the federal budget crisis, their communities. as cuts to critical funding have been made and more loom ahead. The NEC’s Higher Education Committee has Pell Grant Program worked throughout the year to protect crucial fi nancial The New England Council believes that investing in higher aid funding, while also offering several forums for education will lead to a stronger and more dynamic workforce members to hear from key policy makers on the latest and, in turn, a stronger and more dynamic economy. To that end, the Council is a strong supporter of federal fi nancial in education and workforce development policy. assistance programs, such as the Pell Grant. In the spring and summer of 2011, as Congress considered drastic budget cuts to address the federal defi cit, The New England Council urged the New England Congressional delegation to maintain funding levels to ensure that New England residents have access to higher education and that the region has a highly- skilled and innovative workforce. In addition to a letter sent to the New England delegation urging them to preserve Pell funding, Council President & CEO Jim Brett also penned an Op-Ed outlining the economic impact of the program in New England. The Op-Ed appeared in a number of publications throughout the region, including the Hartford Business Journal, The Lowell Sun, Providence Business News, The Patriot Ledger, and the Union Leader.

In August 2011, President Obama signed legislation to raise the debt ceiling while also cutting over $900 billion in federal funding over the next ten years. Yet even in an extremely budget-conscious atmosphere, members of Congress singled out the Pell Grant program for an increase in funding to Higher Education Committee co-chair Chris Goode (L) of EMC Corporation guarantee college access for low-income students. Under the with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (R) terms of the new law, Pell will receive $10 billion in fi scal year 2012 and $7 billion in fi scal 2013, for a total of $17 billion. While this funding still leaves a $1.3 billion projected shortfall if the maximum grant level is to be preserved at its current level of $5,550, the funding in the debt ceiling law will go a

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MANUFACTURING

New England has a rich history as home to a thriving manufacturing industry. While traditional manufacturing has been on the decline in the region in recent years, there is great potential for economic growth in the so-called “advanced manufacturing” sector, as detailed in the New England Council/Deloitte 2010 report on this issue. Advanced manufacturing is that which harnesses sophis- ticated training and well-honed skills to develop highly specialized products in industries such as aerospace, life sciences, medical devices, semi-conductors and nano- technology. As home to both educational institutions and industry leaders, New England’s clusters of innovative Dr. Patricia Maguire Meservey, President of Salem State University, with Rep. John Tierney research are an important economic driver.

long way toward ensuring college access for the 9.4 million students across the country who depend on Pell Grants for college education. Ending in-school subsidies for interest on Rep. David Cicilline (L) and graduate student loans will save $18.1 billion and ending Robert Suglia (R) of Amica fi nancial incentives for on-time student loan payments will Mutual Insurance Company at save $3.6 billion. The $21.6 billion total over ten years will a breakfast in Providence pay for the Pell Grant funding and reduce the defi cit by the remaining $4.6 billion.

Roundtable with Congressional Higher Education Staff In May 2011, the Council joined with Congressman David In July 2011, members of The New England Council’s Higher Cicilline (D-RI-1) to announce his “Make it in America” Education Committee had the opportunity to meet with Block Grant legislation. The bill would provide small-to several Congressional staff members who focus on higher medium-sized manufacturers with the resources they need to education and workforce development issues. The meeting, retool and retrofi t their operations, and train their workforce hosted at the offi ces of Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, in in order to transition to the manufacturing of clean energy, Boston, was attended by over 30 Council members represent- high-technology, and advanced products. The Council also ing universities and colleges throughout the region. Staff from supports legislation to develop a National Manufacturing several Congressional offi ces on both the House and the Senate Strategy, a bill co-sponsored by several members of the New sides were on hand via video conference from Washington, England delegation. A national manufacturing strategy would DC, to discuss the latest developments in higher education help the New England region fully realize the potential of this policy on Capitol Hill. The discussion covered a wide range of emerging economic sector with its high-value jobs. topics, from funding for federal fi nancial assistance such as the In addition to participating in Congressman Cicilline’s press Pell Grant Program, to the upcoming reauthorization of the conference regarding these pieces of legislation, Council Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Congressional staff also President & CEO Jim Brett also authored an Op-Ed piece shared with the committee members a discussion draft of the outlining the need for a national manufacturing strategy. WIA to review. The roundtable was an excellent forum to open the lines of communication between higher education The Op-Ed appeared in several publications throughout New leaders in New England and key Congressional staffers England in May and June, including the Hartford Business in Washington. Journal, Mass High Tech, The New Hampshire Business Review, The Providence Journal, and the Worcester Business Journal.

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TRADE

The New England Council has long supported a fair and balanced U.S. international trade policy that promotes New England’s economy abroad. The future growth of the region’s economy, as it always has, depends on access to foreign markets for the region’s products and services. In 2011, the Council engaged in a variety of activities and initiatives to support free trade and promote exports, as well as to provide members with access to national leaders on trade issues. Ex-Im Bank President Fred Hochberg (L) and Massachusetts State Treasurer Steve Grossman (R)

from Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman of the Export-Import Bank Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, of the United States. The Export-Import Bank of the United Colombia, and Panama States (Ex-Im Bank) is the offi cial export credit agency of the In the fall of 2011, one of many items on Congress’ agenda United States. Ex-Im Bank’s mission is to assist in fi nancing was consideration of pending free trade agreements with the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. As President Obama In his remarks, Chairman Hochberg discussed the unique sent the three agreements to Congress, The New England challenges to U.S. exports and outlined a strategy for how the Council launched an advocacy initiative urging Congress to U.S. can remain a global leader in exports. The breakfast was pass all three agreements because of the potential positive hosted by Council member Bank of America at its downtown impact they would have on the New England economy. In Boston offi ces. letters sent to each member of the New England Congressional In September 2011, The New England Council partnered with delegation in early September, the Council stressed the the Canadian Consulate in Boston to host a special forum signifi cant economic impact of exports to these three nations featuring remarks from the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, in the six New England states, and the potential for job David Jacobson, and Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S., Gary creation if exports are increased. The letters provided each Doer. At the breakfast event hosted by the Hampshire House member of the delegation with data on economic impact and in Boston, the Ambassadors discussed some of the challenges, jobs specifi c to his or her state and Congressional district. as well as the opportunities for trade between the U.S. and To complement the letters to the delegation, Council President Canada, particularly given post 9/11 security concerns. & CEO Jim Brett also authored an Op-Ed piece outlining the benefi ts of expanded trade with South Korea, Colombia, DC Dialogue and Panama. The Op-Ed piece appeared in a number of Finally, in September, The New England Council used its publications in September and early October, including the monthly public affairs discussion program on New England Lowell Sun, Mass High Tech, The Providence Journal, The Union Cable News (NECN) to spotlight the issue of trade and Leader (NH), and the Worcester Business Journal. the importance of exports to our regional economy. The Trade-Related Events September episode featured discussions with two experts on these issues: Ex-Im Bank Chairman Fred Hochberg, and Laura In order to help educate and inform New England Council Jaworski, Director of Connecticut’s Offi ce of International and members about the importance of exports to our economy, Domestic Affairs, who also chairs the Eastern Trade Council. The New England Council hosted several events during 2011 Chairman Hochberg and Ms. Jaworski discussed the featuring national leaders on trade issues. signifi cant economic impact of exports on the New England In July 2011, the Council partnered with the Massachusetts economy and how expanded free trade would help create jobs Business Roundtable to host a breakfast featuring remarks and stimulate economic growth.

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TRANSPORTATION

Strong transportation systems and infrastructure are critical At the luncheon, hosted by committee chair Steve Silveira at to New England’s economic growth. The region faces many the Boston offi ce of ML Strategies, the Congressman offered his insights on a wide range of transportation issues, including challenges, however, due to an aging transportation a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, a network that requires constant and costly repairs to merely surface transportation reauthorization bill, the possibility of maintain the status quo. At the same time, during 2011, an increase in the gas tax, ways to generate proceeds for the the nation saw our air travel system nearly come to a halt Highway Trust Fund, and the need for alternative fuels. The as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding hung in Congressman engaged in a lively discussion with the 20-plus committee members in attendance, answering questions on the balance amidst heated budget debates. The New such topics as high speed rail, road congestion, and the England Council’s Transportation Committee, chaired by proposal for an infrastructure bank. The luncheon was an Steve Silveira of ML Strategies, worked throughout the excellent opportunity for members to connect with the year to ensure that the region is able to both maintain and Congressman and get the latest updates from Capitol Hill. improve our transportation infrastructure. Aviation & Passenger Security Taxes As the debate continued in Washington, DC, over how to Infrastructure Bank Proposal Briefi ng decrease the federal defi cit through a combination of spending During 2011, The New England Council’s Transportation cuts and new revenue sources in late 2011, The New England Committee closely monitored developments on several Council weighed in with concerns about a proposal put forth proposals to create a national infrastructure bank, including by the Obama Administration. The Administration proposed a legislation fi led by Senator (D-MA) and $100 per fl ight tax for commercial, cargo and general aviation, Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3). In April 2011, as well as an increase in the security tax from today’s minimum members of the committee had the opportunity to meet with of $2.50 per customer per fl ight segment to $7.50. Jeremy Brandon, Counsel to Senator Kerry, for a briefi ng on In a letter sent to each member of the New England the Senator’s Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Congressional delegation, the Council expressed concerns that Long-Term Development (BUILD) Act. Mr. Brandon these proposals would be detrimental to individual airline provided an overview of the bipartisan legislation, which passengers, to the airlines themselves, and to companies who would help direct private investment toward addressing the depend on air cargo services to increase exports of manufac- nation’s infrastructure needs. The briefi ng was hosted by NEC tured goods. In the letter, the Council noted that passengers member ML Strategies via video conference in Boston and and airlines are already subject to 17 federal taxes and fees, Washington, DC. which now account for 20 percent of the cost of a typical $300 Roundtable with Congressman domestic round-trip ticket. These new taxes would cost airlines and their customers an additional $3.5 billion annually, on top In October 2011, members of The New England Council’s of the $16.5 billion in federal taxes and fees they paid last year. Transportation Committee participated in a roundtable The letters also provided each member of Congress with luncheon with Congressman Frank Guinta (R-NH-1) state-specifi c data on the volume of both cargo and passengers regarding the state-of-play in Washington relative to key who depend on air travel each year so that they could fully transportation issues and their impact on New England. appreciate the impact of this tax proposal. Congressman Guinta sits on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, as well as the infl uential House Budget Committee, giving him a unique perspective on issues related to transportation and infrastructure funding.

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ANNUAL SPRING EVENT MARCH 2-3, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC

The New England Council’s 2011 Annual Spring Event The 2011 Annual Spring Event kicked off with a White House was held on March 2 and 3 in Washington, DC. Briefi ng held in the Eisenhower Executive Offi ce Building. Over 170 New England Council members attended the New England Council members were briefed by a top-notch panel of speakers, including White House Chief of Staff event, making it one of the largest Annual Spring Events Bill Daley, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and in recent years. The two-day event gives Council members Cass Sunstein, Administrator of the Offi ce of Information the opportunity to meet with key members of Congress and Regulatory Affairs. and receive briefi ngs on a variety of critical issues from The White House Briefi ng was followed by the annual Capitol White House staff and members of the Administration. Hill Reception—always a highlight of the Annual Spring Event. The 2011 reception drew a crowd of over 200 New England Council members and friends, as well as virtually every member of the New England delegation and their staffs. Held in the stately Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Offi ce Building, the reception was a great opportunity for our members to meet with many members of the New England Congressional delegation.

We wrapped up our visit to Washington with a Congressional Breakfast at the Rayburn House Offi ce Building. We were honored to welcome all four newly-elected members of the New England House delegation: Representative Charlie Bass (R-NH-2), Representative David Cicilline (D-RI-1), Representative Frank Guinta (R-NH-1), Representative Bill Keating (D-MA-10). Representative , a great friend of The New England Council and the dean of the New England Sen. John Kerry (L) and board member Damon Jones (R) of Procter & Gamble at delegation, was on hand to introduce his four new colleagues. the Capitol Hill Reception The breakfast was a wonderful opportunity for many of our members to meet and hear from their new Representatives.

Rep. Ed Markey (L) chats with board member Tom Flannery (R) of Ernst & Young during the Capitol Hill Reception

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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (L) and Fr. Board member Paul Mattera (L) of Liberty Mutual and Jim Brett looks on as Elizabeth Warren, then Assistant to Jonathan DeFelice, President of Saint Anselm College (R) Rep. Charles Bass (R) at the Congressional Breakfast the President and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of Treasury, speaks to board members [LARGE PHOTO TOP] Sen. Kelly Ayotte and Jeff Rose of BAE Systems at the Capitol Hill Reception 17 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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ANNUAL DINNER OCTOBER 11, 2011 BOSTON, MA

With over 1300 members in attendance, our 2011 Donald E. Rodman Annual Dinner was the largest and most successful Don Rodman is the Founder & President of the Rodman Auto in The New England Council’s history. Held on Group, one of the region’s most successful and respected automobile dealerships. But Don is perhaps best known as the October 11, 2011, at the Seaport Hotel/World Trade founder and driving force behind the Rodman Ride for Kids, Center in Boston, the dinner was chaired by Annmarie a non-competitive cycling tour that raises funds for a variety Levins of Microsoft Corporation, a member of our Board of children’s charities in New England. Since Don created the of Directors. Famed Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan provided event in 1991, it has raised over $60 million for youth-focused entertainment for the evening, performing several songs. social service agencies, and is now the third-largest single-day athletic fundraiser in the nation.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire’s senior Senator, has been a true trailblazer in American politics. She is the fi rst woman in U.S. history to be elected as both a Governor and a U.S. Senator, and was the fi rst female Governor of the Granite State. As a member of the Senate’s Foreign Relations, Energy & Natural Resources, and Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committees, she has been a vocal and effective advocate, not just for her state, but for the best interests of the entire New England region.

The John F. Kennedy Library & Presidential Museum Over the past 30 years, the John F. Kennedy Library &

Honoree Caroline Kennedy and J. Keith Motley, Chancellor of Umass Boston Museum—New England’s only presidential library—has educated millions about President Kennedy’s life and the signifi cant milestones of his presidency. In 2011, the The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2011 Library marked the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s New Englander of the Year awards. We were pleased to honor Inauguration by launching a revolutionary digital archive of several distinguished recipients this year: records from the Kennedy presidency, signifi cantly expanding access to information on this important era in American Brian T. Moynihan History. Caroline Kennedy, President of the JFK Library Brian T. Moynihan is the Chief Executive Offi cer of Bank Foundation Board of Directors, accepted the New Englander of America, one of the world’s largest fi nancial institutions. of the Year Award on the Library’s behalf. Mr. Moynihan is a graduate of Brown University and launched his career here in New England as an attorney in Providence. And last but not least, the Council surprised our President & Under Mr. Moynihan’s leadership, Bank of America continues CEO Jim Brett with his own New Englander of the Year to be a leader in community development, philanthropy and award, in recognition of his 15th year at the helm of The New environmental initiatives. The bank is not only one of New England Council, as well as his appointment in May 2011 England’s largest employers, but also one of our most generous as Chairman of the President’s Committee for People with corporate citizens, supporting a number of causes and Intellectual Disabilities. organizations dedicated to improving our communities.

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Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan with New Englander Bank of America CEO Brian Moyhinan accepts his award Board member Paul Mattera (L) of Liberty Mutual, of the Year Sen. Jeanne Shaheen from New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft honoree Don Rodman (C) and New Hampshire State Senator Lou D’Allesandro (R) [LARGE PHOTO TOP] (L-R) Board Chairman John Hailer; Honorees Don Rodman, Caroline Kennedy, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, and Brian Moynihan, and NEC President & CEO Jim Brett

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CONGRESSIONAL ROUNDTABLE SERIES

The Congressional Roundtable series offers New England Council In 2011, The New England Council members the opportunity to hear from and interact with members hosted over 25 Congressional Roundtable of the New England Congressional delegation in a small group events in all six New England states featuring members of the New England setting, usually over breakfast or lunch. Congressional delegation:

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal Congressman Joe Courtney Congressman Jim Himes Congressman John Larson Congressman Chris Murphy

Maine Senator Susan Collins Congressman Michael Michaud Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

Massachusetts Congressman Michael Capuano Congressman Congressman William Keating Congressman Stephen Lynch Kevin Hennessey of Dominion (L) and Rep. Jim Langevin (R) in Providence Congressman Richard Neal Congressman James McGovern Congressman John Tierney Congresswoman

New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte Senator Jeanne Shaheen Congressman Charles Bass Congressman Frank Guinta

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Congressman David Cicilline Congressman James Langevin

Joe Murray (L) and Stephanie Markiewicz (R), both of Fidelity Investments, with Vermont Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (C) Congressman Peter Welch

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Ann Daley of Pitney Bowes and Rep. Chris Murphy at Sen. Susan Collins and Mike Cuzzi of Vox Global at a Rep. Joseph Courtney (L) with Bob Annon (R) of Webster an event in Hartford Congressional Roundtable in Portland Bank at a luncheon in Hartford

[LARGE PHOTO TOP] Liz Chace-Marino of the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company with Rep. Michael Capuano in Boston 21 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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POLITICS & EGGS SERIES

Taking advantage of New England’s unique position as home In 2011, as the GOP presidential fi eld took to the nation’s fi rst presidential primary in New Hampshire, the shape and the competition for the nomination— Politics & Eggs series was launched in 1996 as a forum for local and the coveted New Hampshire primary victory—heated up, we were fortunate to hear business leaders to hear from presidential candidates in an intimate from most of the candidates, as well as several setting as they visit the Granite State to campaign and build early other guests who offered fascinating insights support. Since its inception, the breakfast series has played host on the race. to nearly every major party presidential candidate and is today In 2011, the Politics & Eggs series featured considered as “must-stop” on the presidential campaign trail. the following guests: In recent years, the series has expanded to include issues forums held in the years between presidential election cycles. These events Candidates: feature nationally known political fi gures, analysts, and respected journalists. Politics & Eggs is a partnership between The New Former Speaker of the House of Representatives England Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Jon Huntsman Saint Anselm College. Former Governor of Utah and Former U.S. Ambassador to China Ron Paul Texas Congressman Tim Pawlenty Former Governor of Minnesota Rick Perry Governor of Texas Buddy Roemer Former Governor of Louisiana

Other Guests: David Axelrod Senior Strategist to President Obama’s re-election campaign Dan Balz Chief Correspondent at The Washington Post Mark Halperin Senior Political Analyst at Dave Cuzzi (L) of BAE Systems with Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) TIME magazine and MSNBC Karl Rove Veteran GOP Strategist

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Obama adviser David Axelrod (L) and board member Tracey Flaherty (C) of Natixis Global Asset Management with former Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (L) and Mark Reilly Greg Smith (R) of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Gov. Jon Huntsman (R) and his wife, Mary Kaye Huntsman (L) (R) of Comcast

[LARGE PHOTO TOP] Jack Sanders (L) of Pierce Atwood with Rep. Ron Paul (R) 23 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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FEATURED EVENTS

From time to time throughout the year, The New England During 2011, the Council hosted a variety of Council hosts special events and roundtables with a variety featured events: of key federal policy makers and regional and national Breakfast with Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns political fi gures. Breakfast with Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Breakfast with Eric Rosengren, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Reception with Delaware Senator Tom Carper

Breakfast with Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States

“Trade & Security in the Post 9/11 World” — A discussion with the U.S. Ambassador to Canada & Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Roundtable Discussion with Lisa Jackson, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Bob Gallery (L) of Bank of America with Eric Rosengren (R), President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Health Care Committee co-chair Laurel Sweeney of Philips Healthcare with Assistant HHS Secretary Dr. Howard Koh

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Board member Joe Dalton (L) of GDF Suez Energy U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson (L), Carol Fulp of Ex-Im Bank Chairman Fred Hochberg (L) with Ira Jackson (R) North America with Delaware Sen. Tom Carper (R) John Hancock Financial Services (C), and Canada’s Ambassador of UMass Boston to the U.S. Gary Doer (R)

[LARGE PHOTO TOP] Filmmaker Ken Burns (L) with Meredith Verdone 25 (C) and board member Jim Mahoney (R), both of Bank of America THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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DC DIALOGUE

Each month, The New England Council partners with Guests appearing on “DC Dialogue” New England Cable News (NECN) and Natixis Global Asset in 2011 included: Management to produce “DC Dialogue,” a half-hour public affairs Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) discussion show airing on NECN on Sunday mornings. The show Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) is hosted by NECN anchor Kristy Lee, and New England Council Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) President & CEO Jim Brett and Board Chairman John Hailer Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-MA) serve as the show’s regular panelists. Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA) Through thoughtful discussions with key federal policy makers Governor Dan Malloy (D-CT) and economic experts, “DC Dialogue” explores decisions made Dr. Ross Gittell on Capitol Hill and their impact on the economy here in New University of New Hampshire England. During 2011, the show explored a wide range of Whittemore School of Business & Economics important issues, from the federal defi cit, to international trade, Dr. John Hamre former Deputy Secretary of Defense to the region’s defense industry. Fred Hochberg Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Laura Jaworski Chair of the Eastern Trade Council Dallas Salisbury President & CEO, Employee Benefi t Research Institute

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NEW MEMBERS

The New England Council was pleased to welcome the following new members during 2011:

Anderson Robbins Research, LLC Holland & Knight Boston Harbor Island Alliance John Murphy and Associates Boston Healthcare Associates, Inc. Jones Day Clarks Companies N.A. Lime Energy College of the Holy Cross Maine Primary Care Association Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Commonwealth Strategies Navitas Consigli Construction New England College Consulate General of Israel Portland Press Herald Corry Associates Public Policy Advisors Dassault Systèmes Shepherd Financial Partners DCI Group Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Drexel University Smith and Rauschenbach Easter Seals TechNet Edelstein & Company LLC University of Massachusetts Amherst Elevare Communications Vantis Life Insurance Forsyth Institute Worcester State University Framingham State University Youth Villages Freedom Energy Logistics, LLC

Karla Jarvis (L) of the Clarks Companies with Rep. Niki Tsongas (R) Rep. Bill Keating (L) with Israeli Consul General Shai Bazak (R)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Hailer, the President and CEO of Natixis Global Asset Management, CHAIRMAN continued to serve as Chairman of The New England Council’s Board John Hailer President & CEO of Directors in 2011. The Council’s Board includes some of the top Natixis Global Asset Management executives at New England’s most well-known and highly respected Boston, MA institutions. Bringing expertise from a wide range of industries and a deep TREASURER understanding of the unique elements of the New England economy, Thomas F. Flannery the Board works closely with Council staff to identify issues and policies Partner in which the Council should be engaged, to shape the council’s policy Ernst & Young LLP positions, and to develop high-quality programming for members. Boston, MA The following is a list of board members as of December 2011. SECRETARY James T. Brett President & CEO The New England Council Boston, MA

Joseph Alviani Vice President for Government Affairs Partners HealthCare System, Inc. Boston, MA

Dr. Joseph Aoun President Northeastern University Boston, MA

Joseph Baerlein President Rasky Baerlein Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse with board member Pat Canning of KPMG Strategic Communications Boston, MA

Board member Joe Alviani (L) of Partners HealthCare System with Board member Jay Curley (L) of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with Rep. Richard Neal (R) in Boston Rep. John Tierney (R) 28 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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Elizabeth C. Barton Patrick J. Canning Partner Managing Partner Day Pitney LLP KPMG LLP Hartford, CT Boston, MA

Dr. James F. Birge Jeffrey R. Carney President Senior Managing Director – Franklin Pierce University Global Marketing and Products Rindge, NH Putman Investments Boston, MA David T. Blackburn Rep. Michael Michaud (L) with board member John Doyle (R) Managing Director Paul Choquette, III of Preti Flaherty Marsh USA Inc. Vice President Boston, MA Gilbane Building Company John P. Doyle, Jr. Providence, RI Peter T. Bowman Chair, Health Law Practice Group Preti Flaherty Vice President MA /RI External Affairs Jay Curley Portland, ME Verizon Senior Vice President Boston, MA Blue Cross Blue Shield Joseph Fay, Esq. of Massachusetts General Counsel Connie L. Brennan Boston, MA Yankee Atomic Energy Company Senior Vice President / Wiscasset, ME Northern Group Manager Joseph Dalton TD Bank Director, Government Thomas F. Flaherty Portland, ME & Regulatory Affairs Vice President Industrial Marketing IPR-GDF SUEZ North America Sprague Operating Resources LLC Stephen H. Bryant Boston, MA Portsmouth, NH President Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Robert A. DiMuccio William J. Geary, Esq. Westborough, MA Chairman, President & CEO External Counsel Amica Mutual Insurance Company Clean Harbors Environmental Greg Butler Lincoln, RI Services, Inc. Senior Vice President Norwell, MA & General Counsel Northeast Utilities David Goggin Hartford, CT Director of State Government Affairs Amgen, Inc. Cambridge, MA

Christopher E. Goode Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs & Public Policy EMC Corporation Hopkinton, MA

James A. Grasso President & CEO Grasso Associates, LLC Board member Jeff Carney (L) of Putnam Investments with Needham, MA Rep. Stephen Lynch (R) 29 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary R. Greenberg James ‘J.J’ Johnson Co-Managing Shareholder Executive Vice President, Greenberg Traurig, LLP Government Relations & Public Policy Boston, MA Fidelity Investments Boston, MA Anne Hawley Director Damon D. Jones Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Global Communications Director Boston, MA Procter & Gamble Boston, MA Thomas F. Holt, Jr. Board member Marty Jones of Mass Development with Partner Marty Jones Rep. Jim McGovern K&L Gates LLP President & CEO Annmarie Levins Boston, MA Mass Development Associate General Counsel Boston, MA W. Patrick Hughes Microsoft Corporation President & CEO Dennis J. Kearney, Esq. Cambridge, MA Fallon Community Health Plan Partner Raymond G. Long Worcester, MA Kearney, Donovan, & McGee, P.C. Vice President of Government Affairs – Boston, MA James W. Hunt, Jr. Northeast Region President & CEO Thomas Kershaw NRG Energy, Inc. MA League of Community Owner & President Middletown, CT Health Centers The Hampshire House James Mahoney Boston, MA Boston, MA Senior Vice President Joanne Y. Jaxtimer William P. Leahy Bank of America Managing Director – Vice President, State & Legislative Boston, MA Corporate Affairs/New England Affairs Strategy Paul Mattera BNY Mellon AT&T Senior Vice President & Boston, MA Boston, MA Chief Public Affairs Offi cer Richard D. Jenkinson Matthew B. LeBretton, Esq. The Liberty Mutual Group Director of Government Relations Director of Public Affairs Boston, MA & Public Affairs New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. James McCaffrey Thermo Fisher Scientifi c Boston, MA Senior Partner Waltham, MA Mercer Boston, MA

Frank McDougall Vice President, Government Relations Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH

Dr. Patricia Maguire Meservey President Salem State University Salem, MA Rep. Charles Bass (L), board member Rick Jenkinson of Thermo Fisher Scientifi c (C) and Rep. Frank Guinta (R) 30 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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David Nassef Teresa R. Rosenberger Laurel Sweeney Vice President, President Senior Director, Reimbursement Offi ce of the Executive Chairman Devine Strategies & Legislative Affairs Pitney Bowes, Inc. Concord, NH Philips Healthcare Stamford, CT Andover, MA Lauren Rowley Joseph R. Nolan Vice President, H. Lawrence Tafe, III Senior Vice President Government Affairs Of Counsel NSTAR CVS Caremark Corporation Day Pitney LLP Boston, MA Woonsocket, RI Boston, MA

Matthew Power Thomas Samoluk Mary Usovicz Executive Vice President Vice President & Counsel, Vice President, External Affairs Lexington Insurance Government Relations Repsol Energy North America Boston, MA John Hancock Financial Services Salem, MA Boston, MA Thomas D. Rath Managing Partner Eric H. Schultz Rath, Young, and Pignatelli, P.A. President & CEO Concord, NH Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Wellesley, MA Marcy L. Reed President, Massachusetts Robert K. Sheridan National Grid USA President & CEO Waltham, MA Savings Bank Life Insurance of Massachusetts Michael Reopel Woburn, MA Principal Charlie Cook (L) of the The Cook Political Report with Deloitte Gregory H. Smith board member Chris Vincze (R) of TRC Companies, Inc. Boston, MA Director McLane, Graf, Raulerson Christopher P. Vincze Ken Robinson & Middleton Chairman & CEO Senior Vice President & Concord, NH TRC Companies, Inc. Director of Government Affairs Lowell, MA Citizens Bank Providence, RI Daniel A. Weekley Managing Director – Northeast Government Affairs Dominion Resources Waterford, CT

Peter Welsh Executive Vice President, Work Acquisition – Northeast Region Suffolk Construction Boston, MA

Board member Ray Long (L) of NRG Energy with Rep. John Larson (R) in Hartford 31 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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CONNECTICUT MAINE

Senator Joseph Lieberman (I) Senator Olympia Snowe (R) 706 Hart Senate Offi ce Building 154 Russell Senate Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4041 (202) 224-5344 (202) 224-9750 (fax) (202) 224-1946 (fax)

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) Senator Susan Collins (R) 720 Hart Senate Offi ce Building 413 Dirksen Senate Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2823 (202) 224-2523 (202) 224-9673 (fax) (202) 224-2693 (fax)

Representative John Larson (D-1st) Representative Chellie Pingree (D-1st) 1501 Longworth House Offi ce Building 1318 Longworth House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2265 (202) 225-6116 (202) 225-1031 (fax) (202) 225-5590 (fax)

Representative Joseph Courtney (D-2nd) Representative Michael Michaud (D-2nd) 215 Cannon House Offi ce Building 1724 Longworth House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2076 (202) 225-6306 (202) 225-4977 (fax) (202) 225-2943 (fax)

Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd) 2413 Rayburn House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3661 (202) 225-4890 (fax)

Representative James Himes (D-4th) 119 Cannon House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5541 (202) 225-9629 (fax)

Representative Christopher Murphy (D-5th) 412 Cannon House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4476 (202) 225-5933 (fax)

Jerry Daly (L) of United Healthcare and Rep. Jim Himes (R) at an event in Hartford 32 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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MASSACHUSETTS

Senator John Kerry (D) 218 Russell Senate Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2742 (202) 224-8525 (fax)

Senator Scott Brown (R) 359 Dirksen Senate Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4543 (202) 228-2646 (fax) Joanne Sullivan (L) of Federal Home Loan Bank and Rep. Niki Tsongas (R) Representative John Olver (D-1st) 1111 Longworth House Offi ce Building Representative Niki Tsongas (D-5th) Washington, DC 20515 1607 Longworth House Offi ce Building (202) 225-5335 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 226-1224 (fax) (202) 225-3411 Representative Richard Neal (D-2nd) (202) 226-0771 (fax) 2208 Rayburn House Offi ce Building Representative John Tierney (D-6th) Washington, DC 20515 2238 Rayburn House Offi ce Building (202) 225-5601 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-8112 (fax) (202) 225-8020 Representative James McGovern (D-3rd) (202) 225-5915 (fax) 438 Cannon House Offi ce Building Representative Edward Markey (D-7th) Washington, DC 20515 2108 Rayburn House Offi ce Building (202) 225-6101 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5759 (fax) (202) 225-2836 Representative Barney Frank (D-4th) (202) 226-0092 (fax) 2252 Rayburn House Offi ce Building Representative Michael Capuano (D-8th) Washington, DC 20515 1414 Longworth House Offi ce Building (202) 225-5931 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-0182 (fax) (202) 225-5111 (202) 225-9322 (fax)

Representative Stephen Lynch (D-9th) 2348 Rayburn House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-8273 (202) 225-3984 (fax)

Representative William Keating (D-10th) 315 Cannon House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3111 Tony LaChapelle (L) of Chelsea Clock with Rep. (202) 225-5658 (fax) William Keating (R) at a Congressional Roundtable 33 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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NEW HAMPSHIRE RHODE ISLAND VERMONT

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D) Senator Jack Reed (D) Senator Patrick Leahy (D) 520 Hart Senate Offi ce Building 728 Hart Senate Offi ce Building 433 Russell Senate Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2841 (202) 224-4642 (202) 224-4242 (202) 228-3194 (fax) (202) 224-4680 (fax) (202) 224-3479 (fax)

Senator Kelly Ayotte (R) Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D) Senator Bernard Sanders (I) 144 Russell Senate Offi ce Building 502 Hart Senate Offi ce Building 332 Dirksen Senate Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3324 (202) 224-2921 (202) 224-5141 (202) 224-4952 (fax) (202) 228-6362 (fax) (202) 228-0776 (fax)

Representative Frank Guinta (R-1st) Representative David Cicilline (D-1st) Representative Peter Welch (D-At Large) 1223 Longworth House Offi ce Building 128 Cannon House Offi ce Building 1404 Longworth House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5456 (202) 225-4911 (202) 225-4115 (202) 225-5822 (fax) (202) 225-3290 (fax) (202) 225-6790 (fax)

Representative Charles Bass (R-2nd) Representative James Langevin (D-2nd) 2350 Rayburn House Offi ce Building 109 Cannon House Offi ce Building Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5206 (202) 225-2735 (202) 225-2946 (202) 225-5976 (fax)

Sen. Jack Reed with Barbara Cottam of Citizens Bank at a dinner in Providence Jim Brett (L) with Peg Morton of Northeast Utilities and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (R)

34 New England Council Event Photography by Image Photo (Margaret Brett)

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