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Budget Outlook
Participants talked to reporters about the president's proposed budget, assistance to the needy, faith-based programs, and maintaining moral standards in the U.S. through progressive policy measures. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Past Civil Rights Abuses
Senators Landrieu and Allen and others spoke to reporters about a proposed resolution apologizing for past Senate inaction on proposed anti-lynching laws. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Policy Agenda
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid talked about the upcoming State of the Union address and the Democratic Agenda. Among the issues they addressed were national security, proposed Social Security reform, and the need to confront the urgent challenges facing the nation at home and abroad. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Tsunami Detection and Warning System
Officials talked about the operation of tsunami detection and warning systems deployed in the Pacific and the potential implementation of similar systems to ensure a global detection capability. The subject was of renewed interest following a devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Filibuster Ad Campaign
Participating by satellite connection, Mr. Lear announced that the Foundation is launching a multimillion dollar national advertising and grassroots campaign to urge senators to preserve the use of the Senate rule known as the filibuster in preventing votes on judicial nominations. The ad features Los Angeles firefighter Mr. Nenoni. Mr. Neas described the 200-year history of the Senate filibuster rule, as well as the current effort by Senate Republicans to limit its use. The participants answered reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Urban School Performance
The Council of Great City Schools held a news conference on their new report, Beating the Odds V. The report focused on state-mandated assessments for 2004 in math and reading from 65 major city school systems in 38 states. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Corporate Trust Study
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences released its new report titled "Restoring Trust in American Business." The report examined the recent corporate scandals and includes steps for improving corporate conduct and restoring confidence in American business. They talked about improving enforcement of regulations and standards of conduct, monitoring corporate accounting, and preserving business integrity. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Catholic Church Compliance Audit
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will held a news conference on a second report on the implementation of the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People." Mr. Gavin was from the agency that carried out the compliance audit. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Ranking of Courts in the U.S.
Officials released a report by the American Tort Reform Association on the worst courts in the U.S. Among the issues they addressed were the amount of time spent by courts on seemingly frivolous cases, the operation of the judicial process, financial awards, and numbers of settlements out of court. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
2005 Restaurant Industry Forecast
National Restaurant Association officials announced the industry forecast for 2005. They said that sales have grown stronger in the past two years and that the forecast for 2005 is a 2.5 percent growth. After their presentations, the officials answered audience member questions.
Type: Media