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Senior Citizens & the 1988 Presidential Election
The oldest member of Congress, currently serving his 13th term in the House, Mr. Pepper discusses ways to motivate the elderly to vote in the presidential election and the roles that older citizens play in the selection process.
Type: Media
Social & Political Situation in South Africa
The Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and Nobel laureate discusses the role of U.S., British, and German support of South African apartheid. Earlier in the day Rev. Tutu had briefed the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which recently approved legislation instituting sanctions against South Africa.
Type: Media
U.S.-East German Relations
The chairman of East Germany's Committee for Foreign Affairs discusses his country's foreign policy, which includes calling for a nuclear-free zone in Europe. Mr. Axen also discusses U.S. economic claims against the German Democratic Republic. Mr. Axen, who was in the country to meet with Secretary of State Shultz, is the highest ranking East German official to visit the U.S.
Type: Media
International Trade
The first Conservative prime minister of Finland since World War II speaks in favor of international free trade. He also discusses the effects on international trade of the U.S. trade and budget deficits.
Type: Media
Soviet Defense, Society & Economy
The former U.N. ambassador discusses the deterioration of the Soviet economy and quotes new statistics showing a greater percentage of Soviet GNP going to the military than had been thought. Noting that Soviet arms continue to flow to Afghanistan and Nicaragua, Kirkpatrick recommends proceeding carefully in building a relationship with the U.S.S.R.
Type: Media
Child Care
The labor secretary highlights the recommendations of a child care task force she formed in January 1988. The task force looked at the roles of business, unions, and federal, state, and local governments.
Type: Media
Airline Safety
The chairman of the President's Commission on Aviation Safety discusses the commission's recently released report. The report concludes that the nation's air transportation system is safe, for now, and gives 15 recommendations. Mr. Albertine points to the most important recommendations as being: more frequent unannounced safety inspections, better equipment for private airplanes, and a new Federal Aviation Authority with an independent safety "czar" responsible for public safety.
Type: Media
International Finance & Economic Relations
The West German equivalent of the Federal Reserve Board Chairman discusses international economic and monetary policy from a German point of view. His concerns include the lowered value of the dollar and West Germany's trade imbalance with the U.S.
Type: Media
Situation After Black Monday
The chairman of AMEX discusses conditions that caused the October 1987 stock market crash and proposed solutions. He notes that conditions such as the deficit are still present and that proposed technological and regulatory solutions have not yet been enacted. Mr. Levitt was recently appointed to a presidental committee that will propose government response to the crash.
Type: Media