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Federal Budget Process Reform
Three economic analysts spoke on the federal budget process at a financial writers workshop at the National Press Club. The analysts discussed various aspects of the federal budget process and reforms proposed by the Clinton presidential administration. The speakers responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks.
Type: Media
The Fate of Influence Peddling
The panelists discussed the expected influence of the Clinton administration on lobbyists.
Type: Media
History of Presidential Inaugurals
The guests discussed the inauguration of past presidents and the plans for the upcoming inauguration. Guests discussed their memories of past transitions.
Type: Media
Violence Against Journalists
Participants spoke on violence perpetrated against journalists around the world. Mr. Orme detailed the Committee to Protect Journalists' group report which surveys worldwide attacks on the press last year. Mr. Kalao described the situation he faces as a journalist in Zaire. His speech was translated from French to English by a translator.
Type: Media
Campaign Finance Reports
Participants discussed campaign finance in the recently completed campaign and the chances for congressional legislation to reform election financing.
Type: Media
Campaign Finance Reports
Participants discussed election data from the previous national elections and spoke about federal election reforms possible during this session of Congress.
Type: Media
1994 State of the World's Children
The speakers discussed global children's issues such as poverty, immunization, and population growth. It was mentioned that there is a great deal of interest in these topics, and suggestions on involvement were given.
Type: Media
First Ladies and the Media
Women who covered or worked for former first ladies participated in a panel discussing media coverage of first ladies. Nan Robertson covered Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, and Pat Nixon. Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld served as press secretary to Betty Ford. Also participating in the panel was Edith Mayo who served as curator of the Smithsonian Institution on first ladies. Barbara Matsuow moderated the panel. This program was jointly organized by the National Museum of American History and the National Press Club and is the eighth in a series of annual forums held to honor freedom of the…
Type: Media
North American Free Trade Agreement
Mr. Knaebel and Mr. Bywater debated the merits of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Following opening statements and questions from the participants, they took questions from the audience concerning the details of NAFTA.
Type: Media
International Organized Crime
Law enforcement officials talked about international organized crime and announced a publication on the subject by the National Strategy Information Center. Topics included the scope and extent of organized crime across borders, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and illegal immigration rings; and efforts to prevent organized crime from harming U.S. interests. The report concluded that international organized crime has grown to such an extent that current law enforcement procedures are inadequate for preventing it. The speakers responded to questions following their prepared remarks.
Type: Media