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U.S. Labor Issues
Mr. Sweeney spoke about his agenda for the AFL-CIO and for U.S. workers in general. He examined how the employers and employees can create a new social contract which would allow both sides to succeed in the global economy of the next century. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the auidence.
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Tax Policy and Education
Mr. David talked about the need to educate students for increasing technology, emphasizing the responsibility of private companies for retraining and re-educating employees who lose their jobs.
Type: Media
Environmental Policy
Secretary Babbitt outlined his department's agenda for the next year. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Israel and the Middle East
Prime Minister Peres talked about U.S.-Israel relations and the future of the Middle East.
Type: Media
The Economy and the Stock Market
The incoming chairman of the Securities Industry Association talked about the U.S. economy and the favorable stock market in 1995. He also explained the significance of the Dow Jones averages.
Type: Media
Figure Skating
Mr. Wylie, who won a skating medal in the 1992 winter Olympics, spoke about his experiences as an amateur and professional figure skater. He also paid tribute to a Russian skater who recently died. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Playwright Perspective
Mr. Albee spoke about his career as an novelist, poet and playwright. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. His play, Three Tall Women, is currently playing at the Kennedy Center. Ms. Winslow won first prize in the National Press Club's annual short story contest.
Type: Media
Future of Computing
Mr. Gates talked about computers and the future of the U.S. and about his new book, The Road Ahead. He talked about the Internet and showed a musical video on the state of electronic communications.
Type: Media
Teaching Young People About Jazz
Mr. Marsalis spoke about the relationship between jazz and life. He spoke about how jazz requires individuals to be themselves while being conscious of their membership in the larger group. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
An Encounter with the Arts
Mr. D'Amboise discussed the positive power of the arts in the lives of children. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. He walked about in the audience rather than standing behind the lectern to speak.
Type: Media