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Our Common Future
Entrepreneur Ted Turner discussed his life experiences in cable television, as a professional sports team owner, and as a philanthropist, in an address titled "Our Common Future." He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Broadcasting
Mr. Rehr spoke about the future of the media and the broadcast industry, potential impact of changes in technology, adapting business models to meet challenges to the industry, opportunities for broadcasters. He also talked about the role of high-definition and digital media, providing programming of local interest, and consumer concerns. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Higher Education Issues
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings announced her plans to make the U.S. higher education system more affordable, accessible, and consumer-friendly, based on the recommendations in the final report of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Senate Legislative Agenda
Senator Specter spoke about the Senate agenda in the final weeks before a scheduled recess prior to midterm elections. Among the topics he addressed were legislation on the establishment of military commissions for suspected terrorists, his objections to the proposed legislation over restrictions on the rights of habeas corpus, efforts to codify warrantless wiretapping for law enforcement efforts for terrorism investigations, and immigration reform. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Global Impact of Jazz
Musician, and 10-time Grammy Award-winner Herbie Hancock spoke about his experiences in jazz and the "positive impact that this form of American classical music has played in shaping the world". Mr. Hancock performed musical excerpts of some of his compositions during his speech. He also answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Former Representative Hamilton and Former Governor Kean spoke about U.S. policy following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., the findings of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks, and implementing recommendations made by the commission. They had often been critical of government efforts to address lessons learned from the attacks and urged lawmakers to improve efforts to address the commission's findings. They responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Security and Foreign Policy
Senator Biden, ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, talked about the need to rethink America's future security. Five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Senator Biden critiqued the Bush administration's performance and outlined his own comprehensive approach to homeland security and vision for restoring what he calls America's "place in the world." He also criticized the war in Iraq. After his presentation he responded to written questions from audience members.
Type: Media
National Energy Policy
Governor Pataki spoke about U.S. energy policy, dependence on fossil fuels, promoting investment in alternative energy sources, and stresses on the global oil market. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Federal Media Shield Legislation
Senator Lugar and Representative Pence spoke at a joint appearance addressing the need for federal media shield legislation. They were cosponsors of the Free Flow of Information Act, or Media Shield bill. If passed, the bill would set national standards that must be met before a federal entity may subpoena a member of the news media in any government criminal or civil case. They also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. The luncheon also commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Freedom on Information Act, which was enacted by Congress in July, 1966.
Type: Media
Combatting Islamic Terrorism
Sen. Rick Santorum spoke about America's war against "Islamic fascism," including its roots and influence in Iraq and Iran. He addressed the need to combat the roots of terrorism through public diplomacy and foreign aid, and the promotion of democracy and religious freedom. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media