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Gulf War POWs
U.S. POWs from the 1991 Gulf War held a news conference to discuss President Bush's veto of the Defense Authorization Act, and the impact of the veto on their court judgment against Iraq for torture during the war. In Acree v. Republic of Iraq, seventeen American POWs who were tortured, beaten, and starved while held captive in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War in 1991 and thirty-seven close family members, who have suffered significant psychological trauma as a result, won a judgment against Saddam Hussein, the Republic of Iraq, and the Iraqi Intelligence Service. They are appealing the…
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REAL ID Act Regulations
Secretary Chertoff announced the government's decision on regulations about the Real ID program and how states should comply with the Real ID Act, a federally mandated national ID program. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The REAL ID act passed by Congress in 2005 set the first national standards for drivers' licenses and imposed new documentation requirements.
Type: Media
Future of China
Mr. Wang talked about the unbalanced development of China's economy. He also talked about the social conflict that exists in China as the economy is developed. He said that there was political oppression against numerous groups of people. Mr. Wang answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Political Turmoil in Pakistan
Sheikh Akram, as a representative of Pakistan's chief justice, talked about the political crisis in his country. He opposed General Musharraf's continuation as president of the country as chief of the army staff. He also criticized the U.S. for dealing with General Musharraf and his government. Topics included Musharraf's original revolt against an elected government, the recent suspension of the constitution, and the declaration of martial law. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.
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Genocide in Darfur, Sudan
Dr. Ahmed spoke about conditions at refugee camps in Darfur and Sudan, Sudanese government efforts to eradicate the camps, the state of peace negotiations, and the role of peacekeeping forces deployed in the country. He also spoke about the status of peace negotiations in Libya, the withdrawal of humanitarian organizations, and plight of civilian refugees. He answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Death Penalty Study
Legal scholars and public officials spoke about a three-year study on the administration of the death penalty, the quality of prosecution and defense cases, standards of evidence used in capital cases, and the appeals process in several states. They also spoke about the recommendation of the study for a federal moratorium on executions due to several problems found in the administration of the death penalty. They also answered questions from reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
Operations in Iraq
General Ordinero spoke to reporters and answered questions about U.S. military operations in Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were the duration of increased troop deployments in the region, security operations, and the capability of Iraqi forces operating in tandem with U.S. units.
Type: Media
The Petraeus Report and the Future of Iraq
Representative Murtha spoke about operations in Iraq and his reaction to several recent reports on future security and U.S. force commitment in the region. He criticized the Bush administration's handling of the conflict and occupation of Ira, outlined his continued opposition to the strategies and tactics employed in Iraq, and called for redeployment of U.S. assets in the region. He also answered questions from the audience.
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Report on Iraq
Ambassador Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus responded to reporters' questions about current conditions in Iraq. They also talked about testifying before House and Senate Committees earlier in the week on General Petraeus' report on Iraq.
Type: Media
Human Rights in China
Mr. T. Kumar, the advocacy director for Asia and the Pacific of Amnesty International USA released a report on the August 2008 Olympics in Beijing titled "China: Olympics Crackdown -- One Year Left to Fulfill Human Rights Promises." The report analyzed the state of human rights in China and trends since the Olympics were awarded to China in 2001. It also focused on promises given by Chinese officials while bidding for the games about improving human rights if they were awarded. In his remarks he spoke about media freedom, "re-education" through labor camps, China as the world's leading…
Type: Media