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Emergency Management
Mr. Paulison spoke about the mission and goals of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, his vision for operational and administrative changes within FEMA, and government responsibilities in the area of emergency preparedness. He spoke about a recent federal court ruling on the issue of aid payments to Katrina victims. He also answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
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Next
Michael Crichton talked about his novel, Next, published by HarperCollins, warning that the future is closer than we think. He said the book describes the genetic world as "fast, furious, and out of control." He described recent scientific leaps in the study of genetics and talked about the possibility of gene manipulation curing drug addiction. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. Michael Crichton is the author of Jurassic Park and State of Fear.
Type: Media
Aging in Today’s Society
Joan Collins spoke about aging, issues of age discrimination, and her role in the play Legends. She also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Microcredit and Economic Development
Muhammad Yunus, 2006 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, spoke about economic development in developing countries and the use of micro-loans to alleviate poverty and inspire change in banking practices. He also talked about his experiences that lead to the Nobel Peace Price and the rewards of operating "social businesses." He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Yunus was a Bangladeshi banker and economist. He founded and developed the concept of microcredit, the extension of small loans to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. Mr. Yunus and…
Type: Media
Collegiate Athletics
Myles Brand spoke about college athletic programs and athletes.
Type: Media
2006 Midterm Elections
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Elizabeth Dole and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Chuck Schumer spoke about the 2006 midterm elections, party strategies in the final weeks of campaigns for U.S. Senate seats, and party spending on the elections. They also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Energy Supply
Mr. Hofmeister spoke about strategies for meeting the nation's energy needs in an era of increasing international demand for energy resources. Topics included energy prices and the role oil companies play in the political process. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
2006 Midterm Elections
The chairmen of the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee talked about the upcoming midterm elections. They talked about major issues in various House campaigns, funding for issue advocacy and individual candidates, and the party messages in the election. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Energy Policy
Governor Schweitzer talked about his vision for America's energy future and the need for a major national energy policy. Other topics included his bipartisan administration, U.S. dependence on other countries for oil, wind power, conservation, biodiesel, and using coal power. After his presentation he responded to written questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Energy, Global Warming, and Elections
Mr. Karpinski spoke about environmental issues and debates over future policy affecting the environment in the 2006 midterm election campaigns. Among the topics he addressed were the mission of the League of Conservation Voters, energy policy, global warming and climate change, and future challenges facing environmental advocacy. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media