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Role of Government
Governor Vilsack spoke about the concerns of American citizens and renewing public trust in institutions of government and national importance. He also talked about community building, political polarization and partisanship, and means to eliminate a climate of fear in the country. He also emphasized the role of state government in restoring American confidence. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Immigration and Border Security
Cresencio Arcos, the director of international affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, talked about the role of immigration and border control in U.S. national security. Among the subjects he addressed were the organization of the department, proposals to improve immigration monitoring and processing, law enforcement concerns, and border security issues. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Status of the U.S. Military
Chairman Pace talked about the military situation in Iraq, Defense Department budget priorities, the Quadrennial Defense Review, accomplishments in Afghanistan, and the status of force modernization. After his speech, he responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Media Issues
Stage and screen actor Richard Dreyfus talked about Hollywood's view of the news media. Among the topics he addressed were the centrality of free expression in democracies, the political and cultural climate of America, and the news media's role in civic instruction. He also talked about his own political beliefs, the advocating the ideals of democracy and the rule of law, and said the he supported the impeachment of President Bush. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Future of New Orleans
Former New Orleans Mayor Morial talked about a variety of topics, including economic empowerment, leadership of the civil rights organizations, and the National Urban League's 2006 State of Black America report. He criticized slow government responses to Hurricane Katrina victims, as well as recent failures to continue caring for persons displaced by the hurricane. He responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
State of Indian Education
Ryan Wilson of the Oglala Lakota delivered the annual State of Indian Education address. He called for sharpening the focus of Title VII of the No Child Left Behind Act to ensure the development of meaningful and effective educational programs, improvement in educational opportunities, and enhancement of parental and family involvement in the schools educating Indian children. Following his remarks, Mr. Wilson, Ms. Sparks, and Mr. Garcia answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
National Slavery Museum
Richmond, Virginia Mayor Wilder's spoke about "Confronting the Issue of Slavery: The Unexplored Chapter of American History." He spoke about the conception of a museum devoted to the history of slavery and the contributions towards the project. Then, Mr. Vereen spoke about the United States National Slavery Museum and the impact of the movie Roots, in which he portrayed a slave. Following his remarks, Mayor Wilder responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Salant moderated the event. Program began and ended abruptly.
Type: Media
Defense Issues
Secretary Rumsfeld talks about President Bush fs State of the Union speech and about the Quarterly Defense Review scheduled for release on February 6. Among the issues he addressed were the future role of the military in national security strategy, combating international terrorism, and responding to emerging military threats. He also answered questions submitted by the audience and was briefly interrupted by a protester during one of the questions.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Policy Agenda
Representative Pelosi and Senator Durbin spoke about the upcoming State of the Union Address and likely Bush administration proposals in the coming year. They focused on Democratic policy goals, outlined their criticisms of past and present administration policies, and offered alternative policies on a variety of areas. Among the issues they addressed were health care, employment policy, education, lobbying reform, domestic security, and foreign policy. Following their remarks they answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Economic Leadership
Senator Baucus, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, spoke about the competitiveness of the United States in the world economy. He talked about bills he would introduce that would address the U.S. competitiveness in education, energy, health, savings, research, taxes, and international trade. His highest priority was on education, with his bills providing free tuition for science and engineering students; raising starting teacher salaries; and creating partnerships with employers and continuing education centers to teach technological skills. Following his speech, the senator…
Type: Media