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Child Nutrition Act
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about Obama administration's priorities for reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act and called on Congress to swiftly pass a strong reauthorization bill to improve the health and nutrition of American children. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
State of the Coast Guard
Admiral Thad W. Allen gave his final state of the Coast Guard address. He talked about Coast Guard partnerships with international and federal agencies in response to disasters, Hurricane Katrina, and the recent earthquake in Haiti. He also talked about the fiscal year 2011 budget request, current initiatives, and strategic maritime challenges facing the U.S. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Exports and Job Growth
Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke talked about Obama administration's plans to promote U.S. exports. In his remarks he said, "U.S. exports as a percentage of GDP are still well below nearly all of our major economic competitors.î He said the administration plans to create an Export Promotion Cabinet, composed of leaders from the U.S. Trade Representative, Small Business Administration, Export Import Bank, and Commerce, State, and Agriculture Departments. Following his remarks, Secretary Locke responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
You've Come a Long Way, Maybe
A discussion of the the role of women in American politics.† The CNN†commentator was joined by†Patti Solis Doyle, Janet Murguia, and Rosalind Wiseman.† The event was at the National Press Club in Washington.
Type: Media
Richard Trumka Remarks on Labor Issues
Richard Trumka talked about major domestic legislative initiatives and labor issues. In his remarks he criticized pending health care reform legislation, saying that financing provisions to tax some health care insurance plans would hurt working families. He also spoke about other issues, including a jobs bill, card check, international trade, and unionization. Following his remarks, he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Small Business Administration Agenda
Karen Mills talked about efforts of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to boost the small business sector and create jobs. In her remarks she addressed actions the SBA took following the financial crisis to encourage banks to begin lending to small businesses again. She responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Educational Television and Technology
Gary E. Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop, talked about the challenges of using new and ever-changing media to keep Sesame Street relevant to today's young children. Sesame Street this year celebrates its 40th anniversary on television. After four decades using media to teach, Sesame Street now extends far beyond the television set to bring its entertaining way of teaching to popular media platforms like cell phones and mobile gaming devices. Mr. Knell also discussed where he sees children's media going next as Sesame Workshop continues to seek new ways to reach children where they…
Type: Media
Prince Albert of Monaco Remarks on Global Climate Change
Prince Albert II of Monaco delivered a National Press Club luncheon address on the environment and global climate change. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Jim Leach Remarks on Cultural Diversity
Jim Leach, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities and former Iowa representative, spoke at a National Press club luncheon. He talked about the need to bridge different cultures. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Transportation Safety Issues
Deborah Hersman spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. She talked about NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) procedures and its relationship with the press and the public. In her remarks she said that fatigue is an insidious problem facing the transportation industry. She answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media