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Secretary Napolitano on Aviation Security
Janet Napolitano addressed the National Press Club about the state of the national and global aviation security systems. Secretary recently visited with peers in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, and talked about possible future aviation security priorities. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Dennis Quaid Remarks on Medical Errors
Dennis Quaid, whose newborn twins in 2007 received a near fatal hospital overdose of Heparin, talked about the prevention of potentially deadly medical errors. Mr. Quaid recently helped to launch a new National Alert Network for Serious Medication Errors (NAN) with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP). NAN would issue alerts of seriously harmful, or potentially serious medical errors and recommendations on preventing the same errors in the future. He and his wife also started The Quaid Foundation to raise public awareness about medical errors. Following his remarks he…
Type: Media
Secretary Sebelius Remarks on Health Care Reform
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius outlined what is included in the recently passed health care reform legislation. She talked about what her agency is doing to implement it. She told about the new Web site, HealthReform.gov, which provides regular updates on reforms as they take effect. Following her money she responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Tax Collection
Doug Shulman talked about his role in overseeing the collection of $2.4 trillion in tax revenue. He also discussed changes to tax laws and how taxpayers can learn more about them. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Journalism in Iran
Iranian photojournalist Hasan Sarbakhshian spoke about why he was forced to flee Iran following the presidential elections in June 2009, and what journalists in Iran are now facing. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of the Republican Party
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey talked about the future of the Republican Party, and returning to its roots of financial conservatism. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Trade Agenda and Jobs
Ron Kirk talked about U.S. trade policy and American jobs. Among the issues he addressed were international labor standards, the value of international trade, and piracy. He also talked about trade between the U.S. and Southeast Asian nations.Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by member of the audience.
Type: Media
Environmental Protection Agency Priorities
Lisa Jackson talked about Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2009 accomplishments and agency priorities for 2010. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Mitt Romney Remarks on Jobs and the Economy
Mitt Romney addressed the National Press Club about jobs and the economy. In his remarks he talked about the tradition of entrepreneurship in the U.S. He also spoke about Obama administration economic policies. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by audience members. Topics included his new book, No Apology: The Case for American Greatness and health care reform.
Type: Media
Biomedical Research
Dr. Francis Collins spoke about biomedical research innovations and the future of medicine. He also talked about advances in cancer research and eliminating diseases like AIDS. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media