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The Fight Against Cancer
Dr. John Mendelsohn spoked about cancer research and public policy. Topics included what causes cancer, new treatments, preventing and predicting the risk of cancer, and the need for more human resources. Dr. Mendelsohn responded to questions from the audience after his remarks.
Type: Media
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Gaza
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni spoke about the prospects for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip. She responded to questions from reporters at the National Press Club.
Type: Media
Modifications to the Retirement Saving System
Paul Schott Stevens talked about proposals to modify America's retirement saving system in response to current market conditions, and new research on Americans' attitudes toward 401(k)s. Mr. Stevens released a white paper based on the Investment Company Institute's survey research, in which Americans indicated that they believe in the 401(k) system and reject proposals to change the tax or investment approach to 401(k)s. Mr. Stevens responded to questions from the reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
Policy Agenda for the 111th Congress
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about the results of the 2008 elections and the agenda for the incoming 111th Congress. He argued that both Republicans and Democrats would have to govern from the center because of the many moderates elected in the past two elections. Topics included how to achieve congressional agenda items while keeping fiscal responsibility a priority.
Type: Media
U.S.-Turkey Strategic Partnership
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked about the future of Turkey-U.S. relations and cooperation, his country's position on global economic engagement, Turkey's role as an emerging market economy, and Turkey's contribution to regional and global peace and stability. He answered questions from the audience. The Prime Minister's remarks were translated into English.
Type: Media
Allegations of Fraudulent Voter Registrations
Former Senators Danforth and Rudman, co-chairs of the McCain-Palin 2008 Honest and Open Election Committee, argued that fraudulent voter registrations are disrupting the political system. They also discussed the role of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) and Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's ties to the group.
Type: Media
Presidential Conventions Since 1968
Former Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern, Washington Post columnist David Broder, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Haynes Johnson talked about presidential conventions since 1968, a year marked by violent protests at the Democratic convention in Chicago. Topics included the news coverage differences between 1968 and 2008 and the panel members' personal recollections of events in 1968. They responded to questions from the audience at the end of their discussion.
Type: Media
Human Rights in China and the Olympics
Mr. Kumar talked about what he sees as the deteriorating human rights situation in China, President Bush's visit to the Olympics opening ceremony, and U.S. policy in dealing with human rights abuses. Mr. Kumar says that despite Chinese promises, the human rights situation in the country has deteriorated since the Olympics were awarded to Beijing. Some of the abuses he points to are secret detention centers, labor camps (where more than a quarter million people are reportedly imprisoned), and executions of political prisoners. He responded to questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Pakistani Elections
Ambassador Mahmud Ali Durrani talked about the elections to be held in Pakistan February 18, 2008. Topics included an overview of the Pakistani government, security set-ups, the role of the Election Commission, the presence of international observers, the process, and the potential impact of the elections. He responded to reporters' questions.
Type: Media
National Guard and Reserves Operations
The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves released its final report recommending changes to allow the Guard and Reserves to meet current and future national security needs. Topics included creating a sustainable operational reserve, emphasizing the National Guard and Reserve's role in homeland security, and updating employment and family benefits. The participants responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media