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Priorities for Cities
Beverly O'Neill, mayor of Long Beach, California and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors talked about the "Cities for a Strong America" initiative and a report on "What Hurricane Katrina Exposed About the Overall Condition of the Country" Mayor O'Neill also addressed major national priorities such as energy, transportation and infrastructure, homeland security, gangs, and poverty in America. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
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Immigration Issues
Senator Martinez talked about immigration issues and legislative reform proposals being considered in Congress. Among the topics he addressed were his own experiences as an immigrant, the role immigrants had played in American society, and ways to reach a political consensus on the future of immigration policy. He also responded to questions from the audience.
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Youth Activism
Ms. Norman spoke about youth activism, the ability of cable television to bring messages of interest to young audiences, various social programs launched by the MTV networks, and efforts to encourage an interest in leadership and civic participation. She also talked about lessons learned from youth interest in various MTV programming and future plans for programs to encourage community development and global awareness. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
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Office of National Intelligence
John Negroponte, the Director of the Office of National Intelligence, talked about the one year anniversary of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence organization. He talked about the operation of the office to date, coordination among various intelligence agencies, and outlined future challenges and opportunities facing the intelligence community. Following his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.
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Actor's Perspective
Scott Bakula talked about performing in Ford's Theatre production of the Tony Award-winning Civil War musical "Shenandoah." In it Mr. Bakula portrays the main character Charlie Anderson, the family patriarch "who tries to keep the Civil War at bay and his family safe as the battle spreads and threatens their very existence." After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. Mr. Bakula previously starred on cable television in Science Fiction Channel's "Enterprise."
Type: Media
Museums and Cultural Property
Philippe de Montebello, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talked about antiques as cultural property and legal issues concerning ownership of art and collecting practices. In his remarks he talked about several recent controversies involving artifacts of great cultural importance and disputes over original ownership. His talk was titled, "Yours, Mine or Ours? Cultural Property, Museums and the Memory of Mankind." He also answered questions from the audience.
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State of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs Secretary R. James Nicholson talked about the state of veterans affairs and the status of the agency's efforts to care for the nation's nearly 25 million veterans. He also talked about efforts to provide for newly returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by the audience.
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Preserving Cultural Heritage
Mr. Jones spoke on the topic, "Preserving our Heritage: Cultural Continuity through the Performing Arts". He was joined by Grammy award-winning artist, Al Jarreau. They spoke about the importance of the arts to all aspects of American culture and education and challenges facing arts programs and institutions. They also talked about the mission and operations of Wolf Trap Foundation. They also responded to questions from the audience.
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My Battle of Algiers: A Memoir
Mr. Morgan talked about his book My Battle of Algiers: A Memoir, published by Collins. In this memoir Pulitzer Prize-winner Ted Morgan recalls his service as a young officer in France's bitter war in Algeria. A native of France, Mr. Morgan was working as a journalist in the United States in the mid-1950s when he received his conscription notice. Following a brief posting to a regiment in the Algerian countryside, he was transferred to Algiers, arriving just in time for the Battle of Algiers, which featured history's first "systematic use of urban terrorism." Mr. Morgan spent much of his talk…
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2006 Tax Law Changes
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark Everson provided a preview of the 2006 tax season and tax law changes. He also responded to questions and comments submitted by the audience.
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