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Iraqi Reconstruction and Stabilization
Mr. Bremer talked about reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were conditions in the country, threats to security, and the state of the infrastructure. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Tribute to President Gerald Ford
The speakers talked about President Ford, and many reminisced about their experiences with him. The former president talked about the value of journalism to America, and presented the Gerald R. Ford Foundation annual journalism awards. Bob Woodward and Dan Balz of The Washington Post received the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency. Greg Jaffe of The Wall Street Journal received the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense. President Ford celebrated his 90th birthday five days before this event.
Type: Media
Medical Liability Issues
Dr. Palmisano talked about medical liability, the rising costs of health care and malpractice insurance, physicians leaving their practices, and proposed legislation to limit the amount of penalties in malpractice lawsuits. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Historic American Documents
Mr. Carlin spoke about the role historic documents held at the National Archives in forwarding democracy. He also talked about recent renovations to the National Archives facilities on the Mall. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Funding the Arts
Mr. Gioia talked about the operation of the National Endowment for the Arts and its impact on American culture. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Supreme Court Judicial Nominations
Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont spoke on Wednesday, June 25, 2003, about the judicial confirmation process in the Senate and the consideration of candidates to fill future Supreme Court vacancies. He also took questions from the Press Club audience.
Type: Media
FBI Reorganization
Director Mueller talked about reorganization at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to improve abilities of law enforcement to respond to terrorist threats. Among the topics he addressed were intelligence gathering, new technologies, and personnel matters. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Foreign Policy and World Leadership
Senator Hagel talked about the state of foreign policy today, the history of the Cold War, the effects of September 11, 2001 and terrorism, the need for youth to understand today's world and other topics. He answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
U.S. Health Care Policy
Mr. Gilmartin talked about the future of health care in the U.S. and the world. According to Mr. Gilmartin, the major problems are the rising cost of health care and medication, and the increasing number of people who are uninsured or have no access to care. He suggested that the goals for the U.S. health care system should be a stronger Medicare program that includes prescription drug coverage, accessible and affordable health care for all Americans, and providing higher quality, better value health care. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Gilmartin responded to audience questions, which were…
Type: Media
Arabic News Services
Mr. Al-Mirazi spoke about news coverage by Arabic news networks and the editorial style of Al Jazeera in coverage of war with Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media