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Chick-fil-A Founder and CEO Remarks
Chick-fil-A Inc. Founder and Chairman Truett Cathy and Chick-fil-A President and CEO Dan Cathy spoke about the sucess and continued growth of their fast food business. Yhey also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-China Relations and Trade
Captain Jiafu Wei, the CEO of China's national shipping carrier and a prominent businessman in China, addressed a National Press Club luncheon. He talked about U.S.- China relations and trade issues. China and the United States have been embroiled in a trade dispute over the import of low cost Chinese tires. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Community Philanthropy
Hip-hop singer Chris "Ludacris" Bridges addressed a National Press Club luncheon. He talked about individuals taking an active role in community philanthropy. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Nokia Chairman Jorma Ollila on Energy Efficiency
Jorma Ollila, incoming chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, talked about his endorsement of a cap-and-trade system for controlling carbon emissions and urged greater emphasis on energy efficiency. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Postal Service
John Potter, Postmaster General, the United States Postal Service, talked about the Postal Service's future, including its environmental footprint. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Aiding Children in Disasters
Mark K. Shriver, chairman of the National Commission on Children and Disasters and vice president for Save the Children, joined with Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to preview a report to President Barack Obama and Congress that proposes new strategies to meet the unique needs of children affected by disasters. Shriver and Fugate outlined the challenges for disaster planning, response and recovery.
Type: Media
Ken Burns on National Parks
Ken Burns spoke at a National Press Club luncheon as his new six-part PBS series on the National Parks premieres. In his remarks he mentioned some of the experiences he had in each of the National Parks he visited as he created the series. He spoke about the efforts of people in the past and present who helped create and continue to preserve the National Parks system. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Reforming U.S. Health Care
Dr. Denis Cortese, president and chief executive officer of the Mayo Clinic, spoke about the need for reforming both health insurance and the health care delivery system. The Mayo Clinic has been cited by President Obama and others as a model for health care services and cost control. Dr. Cortese talked about developing a patient-focused system and urged members of Congress work together to reform the current health care system. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Role of States in National Health Care Reform
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas delivered remarks on the role of states in national health reform. He talked about initiative focused on opportunities for states to contribute to the success of national health reform and the importance of state efforts to help all citizens have access to more coordinated and efficient health care.
Type: Media
Nick Jonas on Diabetes
Entertainer Nick Jonas talked about his personal experiences living with and managing his juvenile diabetes and his efforts to inspire other youth dealing with diabetes to manage their disease. He also responded to questions from the audience, saying at one point that he would consider running for president in 2040.
Type: Media