August 27, 2010: Strong Slate of Government, Business Leaders to Address Global Services Summit 2010, For a copy of the press release, click here

August 18, 2010: Mexican Secretary of the Economy Bruno Ferrari to Address Global Services Summit 2010. For a copy of the press release, click here.

August 11, 2010: Top Global Executives to Speak on Business Panel at Global Services Summit 2010. For a copy of the press release, click here.

August 2, 2010: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to address Global Services Summit 2010. For a copy of the press release, click here.

August 2, 2010: CSI submitted a views paper to the Indian Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail.  To see the paper, click here.

July 29, 2010: CSI submitted a letter in response to in response to Industry Canada’s public consultation on the reform of Canada’s current foreign investment policy in the telecommunications sector. For a copy of the letter, click here.

July 29, 2010: CSI sent a letter to Indian Cabinet Ministers on US-India telecommunications issues. To read the letter, click here.

July 27, 2010: CSI sent a letter to U.S. Cabinet members on US-India telecommunications issues. To read the letter, click here.

July 26, 2010: CSI issues Roadmap on measures to realize National Export Initiative Goals. To see the press release, click here.

July 26, 2010: CSI submits a statement on policies and measures necessary to realize the goals of the National Export Initiative. To view statement, click here.

July 21, 2010: CSI joins other U.S. and EU business groups in calling on U.S. and EU to press for better Doha Round offers.  For a copy of the letter, click here.

July 19, 2010: CSI letter to the  Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, and the Media Development Authority of Singapore, expressing concern about that country’s proposed new restrictions on audiovisual content providers.  For a copy of the letter, click here.

July 16, 2010: The Congressional Services Caucus held a terrific breakfast briefing this morning on the Korea- US Free Trade Agreement. Over 75 attendees heard remarks from Reps. Greg Meeks (D-NY), Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Judy Biggert (R-IL); Democratic Leadership Council President Ed Gresser; and representatives from the financial services, express delivery, telecommunications and tech sectors. To see the press release, click here.

July 5, 2010: The Global Services Coalition today issued a letter to G-20 leaders, commending them on their commitments to completing Doha and avoiding protectionism.  For a copy of the letter, click here.

June 27, 2010: The Coalition of Service Industries today welcomed the President’s decision to move forward with implementation of the Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). For a copy of the press release, click here.

June 10, 2010: Global Services Industries call on G20 Leaders to continue the fight against protectionism and conclude the WTO Doha Round. For a copy of the letter, click here.

June 1, 2010: New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser to Address Global Services Summit 2010. For a copy of the press release, click here.

May 21, 2010: As part of the schedule of activities for World Trade Week, USTR hosted a visit by staff of the Congressional Services Caucus. For a copy of the press release, click here.

May 20, 2010: United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk to Address Global Services Summit 2010. For a copy of the press release, click here.

May 19, 2010: CSI Participating in World Trade Week 2010. For a copy of the press release, click here.

May 10, 2010: CSI joins 22 associations in commenting on China's April 10th revised indigenous innovation and government procurment system. For a copy of the statement, click here.

May 10, 2010: CSI Joins Industry Statement on Japanese Postal Reform. For a copy of the statement, click here.

April 26, 2010: CSI expresses its support for the “Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship.” For a copy of the press release, click here.

April 16, 2010: Op-ed on the importance of services by Congressional Services Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Judy Biggert.  To read the op-ed, click here.

April 15, 2010: Letter to the House from the Business Association requesting a 15% increase in funding for the office of the USTR . For a copy of the letter, click here.

April 12, 2010: Letter to Congressmen expressing support from the Business Community for H.R. 874, to allow travel between the United States and Cuba. For a copy of the letter, click here.

April 6, 2010: Remarks by William J. Toppeta, President of MetLife International & Chairman of CSI at Traderoots event. For a copy of the statement, click here.

April 1, 2010: CSI joins other associations in a letter on Swiss work permits.  For a copy of the letter, click here.

March 17, 2010: CSI President Bob Vastine joins fellow US-India Private Sector Advisory Group members in meetings with USTR Kirk and Indian Trade Minister Sharma.  For more information, click here.

February 24, 2010: CSI joins other associations in a statement on the Japan Postal Reform Preliminary Draft. For a copy of the statement, click here.

January 27, 2010: CSI submits statement to USTR on the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. For a copy of the statement, click here.

January 27, 2010: CSI signs on to association letter opposing "Buy American" provisions in the Jobs Bill. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 26, 2010: CSI signs onto an association letter to the Cabinet on PRC Indigenous Innovation Policies. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 25, 2010: CSI joins other associations in a letter on pending nominees in the Obama Administration. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 20, 2010: CSI, along with the National Association of Manufacturers, issues new letter to Ambassador Kirk on Nigerian Local Content Bill. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 19, 2010: CSI signs association letter on the Model BIT review. For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 16, 2009: CSI joins other associations in a joint business letter opposing Buy American provisions in Jobs Bill. For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 15, 2009: CSI Welcomes Administration's Intent to Join Trans Pacific Partnership Negotiations. For a copy of the press release, click here.

December 15, 2009: CSI sends a letter to Senators Kerry and Lugar regarding a capital increase for the World Bank Group.  For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 11, 2009: CSI submits comments on telecom trade barriers in foreign markets.  For a copy of the statement, click here.

December 10, 2009: CSI joins several other associations in a letter calling for the Chinese government not to move forward on its Indigenous Innovation Accreditation Policy. For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 4, 2009: CSI signs onto statement regarding Japan Post. For a copy of the statement, click here.

December 2, 2009: 6 Members of Congress appear at an event releasing new jobs data. New data show vast majority of workers in every Congressional District are employed in services. For a copy of the press release, click here.

November 16, 2009: CSI Applauds President Obama's Focus on Korea Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership. For a copy of the press release, click here.

November 9, 2009: Coalition of Service Industries Urges President Obama to Use Trip to Strengthen Economic Ties with Asia, Clarify U.S. Trade Objectives in the Region. For a copy of the press release, click here.

October 28, 2009: CSI joined several other major business groups in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, urging that the Committee act on the nomination of Michael Punke to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the WTO and Deputy United States Trade Representative. For a copy of the letter, click here.

October 21, 2009: CSI has joined other trade associations in a letter to key Congressmen, asking for assistance in pressing for votes to be held on five nominees to commercial sub-Cabinet posts in the Commerce, Treasury, and State Departments, and at USTR. To view the letter, click here.

October 15, 2009: Global Services Coalition Communique: “Global services businesses call for positive action on trade to create jobs, growth and development.” For a copy of the communique, click here.

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