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Consumer Rights in Mandatory Arbitration
A coalition of consumer groups talked about their new education campaign in their fight to allow consumers to file lawsuits or join class action lawsuits against corporations instead of facing binding arbitration. Attorneys explained how consumers are hurt by binding arbitration, and two persons described their experiences in the system.
Type: Media
Ten Commandments Display on Public Property
The Pew Center held a forum on public displays of the Ten Commandments, and efforts to erect monuments representing the documents in around local courthouses. Among the issues they addressed were the place of the Commandments in Western history and Judeo-Christian religious practices, the separation of church and state, and the free expression of speech and religion. On March 2nd, the Supreme Court had scheduled oral arguments in two cases that concerned the placement of Ten Commandment displays on public property. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Challenges Facing Homeland Security Department
The participants discussed a bipartisan joint CSIS-Heritage Foundation report on the challenges facing the Homeland Security Department. The report represents the conclusions of a task force charged with examining the organization and operations of the Department. Topics included the department's capacity to fulfill its mandate as set out in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, management, roles and missions, authorities, and resources. They recommended reorganization of the department and creation of a Permanent Homeland Security Committee in each House of Congress. After their presentations…
Type: Media
Future of the Democratic Party
Democratic Party experts talked about the results of the 2004 election and the decreasing power of the party in Congress. Topics included Social Security, advocacy groups, changing demographics, citizen activism, and labor unions. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Advocacy Groups and the 2004 Elections
The panelists discussed the role of their independent groups in the 2004 presidential campaign. These groups are not new, but they (including tax statute number 527 groups) spent an unprecedented amount of money on campaign advertising. The first panel represented Republican groups and the second panel represented Democrats. Examples of ads were shown and the panelists discussed their strategies and experiences. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions. Mr. Steven Crowley participated by telephone.
Type: Media
Public Opinion and the First Amendment
The Newseum hosted a forum at the National Press Club on the topic of the state of the First Amendment in 2001. Following a presentation of data collected by Professor Yalof's New England Survey Result Associates, panelists talked about the impact of public opinion on media coverage of events and the freedom of the press. Among the issues addressed were perceptions of media bias, the use of confidential sources, public trust in mews reporting, and the state of journalism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Supreme Court Vacancy and Women
Speakers talk about the potential impact on women of a Supreme Court vacancy created by the retirement of Justice O'Connor, potential future Bush administration nominees, and the future of policies related to women and minorities. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Corporate Leadership
The National Press Club held a panel discussion on corporate leadership, specifically the role of the Chief Executive Officer. Members of the panel discussed if criminal prosecutions and new laws have made CEOs more accountable. They also talked about whether CEO's are overpaid or over-regulated. Following their remarks, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Use of Anonymous Sources
A panel of journalists, moderated by Ms. Recio, examined the newsroom debate on using, limiting or forbidding the use of unnamed sources. The panelists concluded that anonymous sources are essential, but need to be used cautiously. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Women\'s Rights and the New Iraqi Constitution
The National Press Club hosted a panel discussion on "Opposition to Language in Iraq's Draft Constitution that would make Islam the Sole Source for Iraqi Law." Members of the panel also talked about action by women's groups to protect women's rights. Following their discussion, panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media