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BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2008
• February 23 to March 5 - CRS mission to Brazil

BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2007
• June 26 - The Brazil on the Hill Annual Barbecue
• October 22-24 – FIPA

BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2006
• Feb 10th - What’s Next After Hong Kong? Brazil’s Perspective and a Counterpoint

BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2005

Feb 23rd: US-BRAZIL CONGRESSIONAL DIALOGUE

OBJECTIVE:
To launch a long term dialogue between the Congresses of the Unites States and Brazil

PROGRAM:

Group I - Agriculture
What happens in 2005 as the agricultural trade balance between Brazil and the US threatens to change for the first time ever? How can Brazil and the US develop a positive relationship in the Agricultural Sector?

Discussion Leaders: Mario Jales, Senior Researcher and External Relations Coordinator, Icone
Ron Verdonk, Director, US Agricultural Trade Office

Group II - Foreign Policy
US: Bush Second Term Priorities
Brazil: Security Council and other issues

Discussion Leaders:
Carlos Eduardo Lins da Silva, Director of International and Institutional Relations, Patri Relações Governamentais e Políticas Públicas
Clare Ribando, Analyst in Latin American Affairs, Congressional Research Service

Group III - Defense
Western Hemispheric Cooperation Security Arrangements: Which issues should be part of the bilateral and international agenda, which issues should be excluded? (Drug Trafficking, Terrorism, Urban Violence...)

Discussion Leaders:
Jorge Luiz Fontoura Nogueira, Brazilian Senate Professional Staff
David Fleischer, Professor of Political Science at the University of Brasilia

Group IV - Patent and Copyright - Focus on health and social/economic development
Prevailing arguments in the US and in Brazil; knowledge economy; access

Discussion Leaders:
Silvio Souza da Silva, Chamber of Deputies Professional Staffer, Secretary of Special Investigation Committees, special Committee on Piracy
David Cavicke, Chief Counsel - Energy and Commerce Committee

Group V - Tax Issues
Would a Bilateral Tax Treaty be good for Brazil and the US?

Discussion Leaders:
Amauri Escudero, Chief of Staff, Rep. Luiz Carlos Hauly
Laura Lane, VP Public Policy, Time Warner

Group VI - FTAA/MERCOSUL/DOHA: Perspectives
Mercosul: Brazil vs Argentina
FTAA: What now and how?
Doha: Sector cooperation: What are the benefits for both sides?

Discussion Leaders:
Jeff Hornbeck, Analyst in Latin American Affairs, Congressional Research Service
Christopher Wenk, Director of International Trade Policy, NAM
Rafael Benke, International Advisor to the President, Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo, FIESP

Discussion Wrap Up. Two legislative reps from each group, one American and one Brazilian, prepare presentations for the lunch discussion.

Closing Lunch - Round Table
GOAL: to establish perameters for the II US-Brazil Congressional Dialogue

BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2004
• June 3rd : BRAZIL 17 MONTHS INTO THE LULA GOVERNMENT
• June 23rd: BRAZILIAN PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL AG ISSUES

BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2003
• May 15th: Overview of the Lula Administration: Zero Hunger, Economic Stabilization, Legislative Agenda
• July 15th: Brazil and the U.S. in the FTAA
• Oct.: BMF Meetings - Agriculture
• Oct. 29th: Race Relations in Brazil

BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2002
• May 9th: The Stake of U.S. Corporations in Brazil and of Brazilian Corporations in the U.S.
• May 21st: The Cutting Edge, Agriculture in Brazil
• July 17th: Brazil—U.S. Trade: Convergence and Divergence
• Oct. 21st: Brazil’s Elections: 1st Round Results and 2nd Round Outlook

BRAZIL ON THE HILL 2001
• Jun. 21st: Steel Dialogue
• Jun. 27th: AIDS—The Brazilian Model
• Sept. 27th: Washington DC Convention Center

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With headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Embraer is a global company with 35 years of experience in manufacturing and supporting aircraft for the world’s civil and defense markets. Founded in 1969 as a state-run company, Embraer was privatized in 1994. As of September 30, 2004, the Company employed 14,541 people worldwide. Embraer is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft up to 110 seats.

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CVRD is a global diversified mining company and is also the largest logistics operator in Brazil. CVRD is the number one market leader in production and exportation of iron ore and pellets. CVRD is present on five continents, conducting responsible business dealings, always in harmony with the needs of local societies and the environment.