2001

Walker Chairs White House Aerospace Commission

President George W. Bush appointed Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates Chairman and CEO Robert Walker to head the Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry. Walker led Mr. Bush's Space, Science and Technology Task Force during the 2000 presidential campaign. He also chaired the House Science Committee during the final years of his distinguished 20-year congressional career.

"I am honored to be assuming this important post," said Walker. "Changes in the nature of the industry and challenges from foreign industry cause us to reassess how the federal government impacts the aerospace industry. In addition, the tragic events of September 11 add a new dimension to the Commission's mandate, and we are eager to begin our work and assist the President and Congress as they address this national crisis."
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Anne Wexler: One of DC's "Most Powerful Women"

The September 2001 issue Washingtonian magazine featured its list of Washington, DC's "100 Most Powerful Women". Anne Wexler was listed as one of the 18 women in business, labor and lobbying.

Firm Praised for U.S.-Australian Free Trade Coalition

The American-Australian Free Trade Agreement Coalition (AAFTAC) was successfully launched at a Capitol Hill event on July 12. The Wexler Group is acting as the Secretariat of the coalition, which is co-chaired by Alcoa, Ford Motor Company and Southcorp Wines -- The Americas.

Wexler Group Ranked in Top Ten Lobbying Firms

The Wexler Group was ranked as one of the top ten lobbying firms by Influence Magazine, a Legal Times publication. The May 16th Influence Revenue Report compared all government affairs shops in DC by revenue generated by direct lobbying.

Walker featured at Cato Institute Space conference

Bob Walker discussed the future of space policy at Cato's March 15 event. Other issues considered were the breadth and scope of space regulation today, and how deregulation could unleash the telecommunications, tourism, broadcast and Internet industries.
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Bob Walker in the News

Wexler Chairman and CEO Bob Walker appeared recently as a commentator on a two hour Fox News special about the christening of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan. Walker appeared with former GOP Vice President candidate Jack Kemp and Fox News personality Tony Snow.

Marquis Who's Who has chosen Wexler Chairman and CEO Bob Walker as one of the 3800 individuals who made a lasting impact on American's political, cultural, social and economic affairs during the 20th Century.

Pennsylvania Post Office Named for Walker

The post office in Millersville, Pennsylvania has been named for Wexler Chairman and CEO Bob Walker. U.S. Senate Rick Santorum, speaking at the dedication, said that the naming of the post office was tribute to the fact that Walker "refused to be changed by Washington, but instead changed Washington."