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Readings from Letters of a Nation
Speakers read from Letters of a Nation: A Collection of Extraordinary American Letters. The event was organized as a benefit for an organization called Literacy Volunteers of America. Letters read included missives from Elvis Presley to President Nixon and Ernest Hemingway to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Mr. Carroll is the editor of Letters of a Nation.
Type: Media
1998 Election Issues
Panelists talked about the upcoming 1998 election cycle. Mr. Cook, Mr. Goeas and Ms. Lake gave their opinions on what the most significant issues would be and which races would be of importance. Following their discussion they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
New Air Quality Standards
Participants discussed the impact of new air quality regulations on small business. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed regulations which focus on solid matter in the air, or particulates, and ozone. They examined the need for such regulations and how small business will or will not be able to follow them and remain viable. They also took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Making the Leap from Journalist to Author
Ms. Graybill moderated this discussion among several journalists who are also authors. They examined how print journalists can make the transition to author. They focused on practical issues, such as how to make time for writing and how to find a publisher as well as more abstract notions, such as where they got the inspiration to write books. They also took questions from the audience of journalists.
Type: Media
Political Issues
Panelists discussed various issues relevant to U.S. politics in the long term and the 1996 elections, including the debates and public disinterest. They also took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Balanced Budget Amendment
The panelists discussed the proposed Balanced Budget Amendment in a forum titled, "A Matter of Survival: Avoiding the Balanced Budget Trap and Protecting Social Security."
Type: Media
Social Security Issues
Economists and professors discussed privatizing the Social Security system in a forum titled, "A Matter of Survival: Avoiding the Balanced Budget Trap and Protecting Social Security." Following their prepared remarks, the panelists took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Families First Agenda
Democratic leaders spoke about their "Families First" agenda, a platform which they are showing the public as their 1996 campaign agenda. They said it is about making government work for people better, not making government take care of people in all facets of their lives. They also emphasized that it was intended for families who already take responsibility for themselves. After their remarks, they took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
District of Columbia Future
The future of the District of Columbia was discussed by DC leaders and members of the U.S. Congress. They talked about the city's financial condition, administrative structure and relationship with the federal government. After their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience.
Type: Media