Leading Authorities, Inc. Signs Utah Senator Bob Bennett for Exclusive Lecture Representation

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Authorities, Inc. is pleased to announce exclusive representation of Senator Bob Bennett (R-UT) for lectures. Senator Bennett will address monetary, energy, and healthcare policies; the economy; legislative strategy; and entrepreneurship.

As a senator, Bennett was at the forefront of health care reform. He was the lead Republican sponsor of the Healthy Americans Act, which guaranteed Americans affordable health coverage. Senator Bennett was also the Chairman of the Republican Health Care Task Force and co-sponsored the Wyden-Bennett alternative to President Obama's health care plan. Senator Bennett was also a member of the Joint Economic Committee, where he was at the center of economic policy discussions and served as its chairman, vice chairman, and senior Senate Republican.  

"Senator Bennett is a great and welcome addition to our roster of exclusive speakers. His background and its combination of both political and business experience make him invaluable to our clients," said Mark French, president of Leading Authorities, Inc.

Sen. Bennett was known to formulate creative yet workable solutions to important legislative issues, and, as a welcome member of the Republican leadership team, Bennett often advises on legislative strategy and political priorities. Sen. Bennett is also the author of two books – Gaining Control, which sold over 100,000 copies, and Leap of Faith, a religious work.

Bob Bennett got his start in politics while managing his father's U.S. Senate reelection campaign in 1962. After a period as an entrepreneur, Bennett ran for a seat in the Senate in 1992 and served the state of Utah for three terms.

Senator Bennett joins an exclusive roster that features such prominent figures as Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN), Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH), Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Trent Lott (former Senate majority leader), Tom Ridge (former secretary of Homeland Security) Dana Perino (former White House Press Secretary), retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal, Lee Scott (former president and CEO of Wal-Mart), and AG Lafley (former chairman, president/CEO of Procter & Gamble).

About Leading Authorities, Inc. (LAI)

Leading Authorities, Inc. is one of the nation's most progressive event design firms, a renowned speaker's bureau, and a production company. LAI represents thought leaders in business such as AG Lafley and Lee Scott, prominent political figures like Anita Dunn, and Terry McAuliffe, legendary Americans like General Michael Hayden, as well as nationally-recognized entertainment acts. Our award-winning video and production departments provide professionally managed events and cutting-edge media products. Our experiential event design experts conduct workshops to improve attendance, engagement, and return on investment.

SOURCE Leading Authorities, Inc.