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Report on Year 2000 Computer Problem Readiness
Mr. Koskinen talked about the year 2000 computer problem. He outlined a report from his council that stated that the majority of American industry had completed preparations, and that federal agencies will also be ready on time. He reported that state governments and agencies are also making good progress and that services should not experience a major disruption.
Type: Media
Kosovo War Crimes: Prospects for Justice
Panelists talked about war crimes committed in Yugoslavia and the international war crimes tribunal's investigation of crimes committed in Kosovo. Among the issues they addressed were the forensic evidence of crimes, how to prosecute the crimes, and the future prospects for peace in the region. After their comments they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Legality of Income and Social Security Taxes
Financial advisers and former Internal Revenue officials talked about the history of taxation in the U.S. and the constitutionality of the government being able to tax its citizens. Symposium participants claimed that the 16th Amendment to the Constitution was never legally ratified in 1913 and that no law or regulation exists that requires most citizens to file returns or pay income taxes. They pointed out that the Internal Revenue Service had declined an invitation to participate and challenged the federal government to dispute their research. After the presentations the speakers responded…
Type: Media
Legality of Income and Social Security Taxes
Financial advisers and former Internal Revenue officials talked about the history of taxation in the U.S. and the constitutionality of the government being able to tax its citizens. Symposium participants claimed that the 16th Amendment to the Constitution was never legally ratified in 1913 and that no law or regulation exists that requires most citizens to file returns or pay income taxes. They pointed out that the Internal Revenue Service had declined an invitation to participate and challenged the federal government to dispute their research.
Type: Media
Airlines and the Year 2000 Computer Problem
Participants talked to reporters about the readiness of the airline industry to deal with the year 2000 computer problem. They stressed that the industry has made every effort to deal with the problem and that they will be ready for the new millennium. After their prepared remarks they took questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Medicare and the Social Contract
Panelists discussed the future of Medicare as part of the American "social contract." They talked about the many facets of Medicare, including funding for residents, and home health services.
Type: Media
Campaign 2000
Representative Davis discussed the year 2000 congressional campaigns, pointing out particular seats that the Republican party feels they can gain. He talked about fundraising efforts, the legislative agenda, and answered reporter questions.
Type: Media
McGrory Fourth Estate Award
Journalists honored Ms. McGrory for her distinguished career in journalism. In accepting the National Press Club's annual Fourth Estate Award she related several humorous experiences from her career.
Type: Media
Women's Movement Looks Ahead
The panelists discussed where the women's movement stands now and where it is going. They said women voters elected President Clinton and wondered how they see him now in view of the Lewinsky scandal. After the prepared remarks the panelists took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Year 2000 Computer Problems and Business
A panel of economists, attorneys and computer programmers examined the Year 2000 computer problem and its potential impact on the economy and American businesses. After their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience.
Type: Media