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Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
Experts from government, industry and academia outlined ways to develop energy efficiency. Topics included sustainability, clean-energy resource integration, eco-commercial building and smart grid technology. Following presentations they answered questions from reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
Breast Cancer Prevention and Federal Screening Guidelines
Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founding chair of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, talked about her opposition to the federal breast cancer screening guidelines released last week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The task force recommended that self breast examinations and annual mammograms for women in their 40s are unnecessary. Following Ambassador Brinker's remarks she responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
ACORN Internal Investigation
ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) CEO Bertha Lewis talked about the internal probe following accusations of inappropriate behavior by some ACORN employees, federal government investigations, and a vote in Congress to cut off federal funding to the group.
Type: Media
Privatization of U.S. Intelligence
Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, former CIA Director Michael Hayden, and Jack Devine, founding partner and president of the Arkin Group, discussed the trend of the CIA and other U.S. spy agencies toward outsourcing a majority of their work. Joseph Finder moderated. Following their discussion, the panelists answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Microfinance and Fighting Poverty
Muhammad Yunus talked about his efforts in the U.S. and abroad to establish new business models that benefit the poor. Following his remarks he responded to questions from audience members. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus was in Washington, D.C., to receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama later in the day.
Type: Media
Russia-Georgia Conflict One Year Later
The Ambassador of Georgia to the United States, H.E. Batu Kutelia, talked about conditions in Georgia one year after the Russian invasion. Among the topics he addressed were relations between Georgia and the U.S. He responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Michael Steele on Health Care Legislation
Michael Steele spoke about his perspective on President Obama's initiative to provide health care coverage for all Americans. In his remarks he stated that President Obama's proposals will hurt the economy and force people to drop their current coverage, and are a "dangerous experiment." He asserted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other Democratic Congressional leaders, and the president form a "cabal" who want government-run health care. Mr. Steele responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. Question topics included the Republican alternative plan.
Type: Media
Protests in Iran
: Iran's former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, an advocate of a campaign for civil disobedience against the clerical regime, spoke about recent events and protests in Iran. He advocated a secular, parliamentary, and democratic political system in Iran. He also warned that the defeat of the movement protesting the outcome of presidential elections would not only threaten global stability but could lead to nuclear war. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Secretary Duncan on Education Economic Stimulus Funds
Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke on education reform and how the Education Department would use economic stimulus funds. Among the topics he addressed were improving student performance, making schools more competitive, and infrastructure improvements. He also responded to questions.
Type: Media
Economic Challenges Facing Libraries
Jim Rettig, president of the American Library Association, spoke about library operations and services during an economic recession. He outlined several ways in which libraries were responding to public needs, including providing access to computers. He also spoke about challenges facing libraries and the need for funding in hard economic times. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media