The day began with a keynote address from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, the first appearance of a cabinet member since the legislative event was organized 11 years ago.

After the breakfast meeting, PHCC members and state chapter staff split up by states for a day-long series of meetings with legislators. Most of the day’s meetings centered on immigration reform and tax relief, particularly a 3 percent withholding tax on government contractors scheduled to take effect in 2011.