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Automotive Industry Issues
Jim Press discussed the diverse issues currently affecting the auto industry and its future. Mr. Press was the first American to be president of Toyota Motor North America. Most analysts expected Toyota to become the largest automaker in the world some day. He also responded to comments and questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Public Health Programs
Surgeon General Richard Carmona talked to the National Press Club about his background and career. He also talked about public health programs, health threats to the nation, and improving child health. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Baseball Hall of Fame
Dale Petroskey, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, talked about the Hall of Fame's role within baseball, the expansion of the museum in Cooperstown, New York and its outreach programs in other areas of the country. He also talked about major league championship teams and the internationalization of baseball. He answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Diversity in Children's Television Programming
Marva Smalls and two Nickelodeon creators spoke about diversity in children's television programming at a special kids-parents National Press Club luncheon. In addition to Ms. Smalls, who is also the chief of staff for MTV Networks Kids and Family Group, "Romeo!" creator Tom Lynch and "The Backyardigans" creator Janice Burgess spoke about their work. Special Nickelodeon guests included TEENick stars Miranda Cosgrove of "Drake and Josh" and Romeo of "Romeo!" as well as voice-over actor Katheen Herles, the voice of Dora The Explorer. Dora herself greeted children along with SpongBob SquarePants…
Type: Media
Politics of Cancer
John Seffrin, who also is president of the International Union against Cancer, talked about the politics of cancer. He noted the importance of public policy solutions and suggested the steps that doctors and advocates can take to influence public policy around the world. He also previewed the 2006 World Cancer Congress and the 13th World Conference on Tobacco and Health, both to be held in Washington this July. He also talked about prevention and early detection of cancer and the dangers of smoking. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Alleviating Poverty
Former Senator Edwards talked about poverty in America and outlines ideas and programs designed to focus attention on challenges facing the poor. He focused on America's moral leadership role in fighting global and domestic poverty, providing widespread health care, improving education, and building job opportunities. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Policy in Iraq
Following remarks on the Gerald Ford Journalism Awards, Vice President Cheney answered questions from reporters about terrorist threats to national security, military and security operations in Iraq, and the future of the U.S. military commitment in Iraq. He defended a statement he had made the previous year that the Iraqi insurgency was "in its last throes," and spoke about Democratic proposals to define a withdrawal strategy. Vice President Cheney's remarks were a portion of a luncheon on the Gerald R. Ford Foundation Journalism Awards held at the National Press Club. Award winners were Tom…
Type: Media
Future of NATO
General Jones talked about emerging global challenges and NATO's role in meeting those challenges. Among the topics he addressed were transforming military structures to meet new strategic needs, swift response capabilities, peacekeeping missions, combating international terrorism, and NATO expansion in Europe. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Public Broadcasting
Ms. Kerger spoke about the operations and missions of public broadcasting, the future of public media in a communications market strongly influenced by new technologies, and distribution of television programming over the Internet. She also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Energy Issues
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton talks about cutting U.S. dependence on foreign oil. She had proposed that 8 million barrels a day could be cut by the year 2025 by using more ethanol-based fuel and with a $50 billion fund for new energy research. After her presentation she responds to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media