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Railroad Transportation
Mr. Gunn talked about the operations and future of Amtrak. He discussed recent maintenance and service projects Amtrak had undertaken, and was optimistic about Amtrak's future and ability to run efficiently. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Education in America
Secretary Paige spoke about education reform efforts and the state of education in America. Among the issues he addressed were holding schools accountable and improved standards. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Funeral Service Practices
After an introduction by Ms. Pache, Mr. Spence talked about the National Funeral Directors Association, focusing on trends in the industry and a new enforceable professional code of conduct for members. The code of conduct and other changes were part of an effort to bolster consumer confidence in the funeral industry in the wake of a 2002 investigation at a crematorium in Noble, Georgia, which revealed hundreds of corpses scattered about the property. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Spence responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Madame Secretary
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discussed her book, Madam Secretary: A Memoir, with Sam Donaldson. She described her life, her political career, and the nomination process for cabinet secretaries. Former secretary Albright focused on her experiences as the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State. She held the post during the Clinton administration. Following the interview with Mr. Donaldson, she responded to questions from the audience. Madame Secretary is published by Miramax Books.
Type: Media
Federal Government Financial Condition
Mr. Walker talked about the financial condition and fiscal outlook for the federal government. Among the issues he addressed were the size of projected deficits, performance measurement practices, federal accounting and reporting practices, and the budget approval process. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Security Issues
Secretary Rumsfeld spoke about global efforts to combat terrorism, the status of military and reconstruction in Iraq, and his recent trip to the Persian Gulf region. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Foreign Policy
Senator Biden talked about the security of the United States, focusing on threats to U.S. national security and what foreign policies would best serve the country. He argued for a policy of "enlightened nationalism" that would recognize the value of international institutions and allies, but not shrink from the use of unilateral military force when necessary, and not yield when American security interests were at stake. The senator also accused the Bush administration of adhering to ideology instead of making decisions based purely on the facts of situations. Following prepared remarks,…
Type: Media
FDA Enforcement Standards
Dr. McClellan talked about the role of the FDA in protecting the public health, and FDA enforcement standards. New challenges facing the FDA included the increasing number and complexity of products, and the threat of terrorism. FDA initiatives included using clear and consistent guidelines, incorporating the latest scientific innovations, pooling resources with other agencies and organizations, and deterring non-compliance through prosecution and punishment. Following prepared remarks, Dr. McClellan responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Issues
Senator Lieberman talked about his presidential campaign and the direction of the Democratic Party. He warned against selecting a candidate that embraced the left wing of the party, saying that such a move would lead the party "back to the political wilderness for a long time." He also criticized several Bush administration policies. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Corporate Governance
Chairman Donaldson talked about corporate governance, one year after the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The law, the largest overhaul of business practices since the 1930s, places strict rules on the accounting industry and punishes executives for defrauding investors. Chairman Donaldson talked about the factors that caused recent corporate scandals, including the bursting of the stock market bubble, erosion of basic business principles, lack of fairness and integrity in the IPO market, and the focus on short-term, uninterrupted earnings growth to determine the health of a company. He…
Type: Media