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Reporting from Iraq
The National Press Club held a forum on reporting from Iraq. A panel composed of reporters who had recently returned from Iraq discussed experiences as working journalists in a combat zone. The participants also spoke about the day-to-day operations of military personnel, security concerns in the country, and their thoughts on Iraq's future. Following their remarks they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Minuteman Project
Jim Gilchrist and Chris Simcox, and other organizers of the Minuteman Project in which volunteers help patrol the U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona, talked about their roles in the project and measures to stop illegal immigrants. They also responded to questions from the audience. Jim Gilchrest was a former U.S. Marine and retired certified public accountant who started the Minuteman Project. Chris Simcox owned a local newspaper in Arizona and started the volunteer group Civil Homeland Defense among residents along the Arizona-Mexican border. Chuck Floyd was a retired U.S. Army officer, former…
Type: Media
Supreme Court Confirmation Process
Panelists discuss the role of grassroots groups in the Supreme Court confirmation process.
Type: Media
Immigration and National Security
Two reports from the Center for Immigration Studies about efforts to prevent further attacks on American soil were released on August 30, 2005. A panel, including the authors of the papers, discussed such topics as monitoring tracking immigrants within the United States, civil rights and law enforcement issues, as well as threats posed to various parts on the nation's infrastructure. Members of the panel also talked broadly about the nature of terrorism and past government responses to terrorist threats. Following their remarks, panelists responded to questions and comments from members of…
Type: Media
Renewable Energy
The National Corn Growers Association held an energy forum in the National Press Club Ballroom on "Net Energy Balance of Ethanol and Implications of Future Renewable Energy Research." A panel moderated by Mr. Corzine spoke on "Renewable Energy: Dynamic Possibilities." After each presentation, the panelist answered questions from members of the audience. Mr. Morris discussed the benefits and efficiency of ethanol production. He also claimed biomass production would not take away from livestock feed. Mr. Jobe and Mr. Conway continued to defend the use of ethanol and claimed the data Professor…
Type: Media
Ethanol and Energy Policy
The National Corn Growers Association held an energy forum in the National Press Club Ballroom on "Net Energy Balance of Ethanol and Implications of Future Renewable Energy Research." A panel moderated by Mr. Nalley spoke on "The Net Balance of Ethanol." Mr. Dale argued against the use of net energy as a policy guide since not all energy is equal. Mr. Patzek, using graphs, showed that the claimed increase in miles per gallon gained by using ethanol could be achieved with proper tire inflation. After Mr. Pimentel continued about the high input costs of producing ethanol and the marginal…
Type: Media
Blacks and the Supreme Court
Participants talked about issues affecting the black and minority communities in the previous Supreme Court term. They talked about the nomination of Judge John Roberts to replace Justice O'Connor who had announced her intention to retire in October, 2005. Among the topics they addressed were the judicial temperament of Supreme Court justices, criminal justice and discrimination cases brought before the court, the impact of decisions on minority communities, and the future of civil rights law. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Social Security 70th Anniversary
James B. Lockhart III, Deputy Commissioner of Social Security was also a panelist. Social Security experts talked about the future of the program and proposals for reform on the 70th anniversary of Social Security. Among the topics they addressed were eliminating potential short falls in the future, preserving the system in a traditional and fiscally sound manner, and bringing the issues to younger Americans. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Judge John Roberts Supreme Court Nomination
Former Governor Engler talked about the National Association of Manufacturers' support for the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. He talked about Judge Roberts's qualifications and past experiences, as well as the efforts by manufacturers and businesses on behalf of Judge Roberts.
Type: Media
2004 Pulitzer Prize Winners
Writers, photographers and cartoonists who were awarded a 2004 Pulitzer Prize talked about the techniques and career investment that helped them win that honor. They also talked about the state of journalism and several recent questions about journalistic ethics. They also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media