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Government Funding for the Humanities
Mr. Hackney talked about government funding and the survival of the humanities in the United States. He commented on the recent debate in the House of Representatives concerning the abolition of the National Endowment for the Arts. Mr. Hackney took questions from the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Democracy and NATO Expansion
President Grimsson discussed the expansion of NATO and what it will mean to his country and foreign affairs in general. He also talked about the pioneer spirit of the Vikings and said that their experience can teach many things about the past and the future. Following his prepared remarks, President Grimsson took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Endangered Species Act
Secretary Babbitt spoke about the importance of the Endangered Species Act. He elaborated the benefits of the act in regard to environmental progress. Following his prepared remarks, Secretary Babbitt took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The U.S. Economy
Secretary Summers spoke about efforts to keep the nation's economic growth going, the budget surplus, and the congressional budget plans. He also answered audience questions.
Type: Media
Agricultural Biotechnology
Governor Vilsack and Governor Schafer spoke about using biotechnology to help increase crop yields and to increase the nutritional value of crops while helping protect the environment. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Homeless Veterans
Ms. French spoke about her work on behalf of veterans. She concentrated on the problems of homeless veterans and called for better assistance programs. In particular she called for improved education programs, including an expansion of the GI Bill. After her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Russian-American Relations
Foreign Minister Ivanov spoke about recent Russian presidential elections, the war in Chechnya, the state of Russian economic reform, and the Antiballistic Missile Treaty. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. Translation into English was performed by a translator.
Type: Media
Democracy Derailed
Mr. Broder talked about his book Democracy Derailed: Initiative Campaigns and the Power of Money, published by Harcourt Brace. The book looks at the history of the ballot initiative, which is available in 24 states allowing voters to decide directly on issues ranging from physician assisted suicide to bilingual education and tax reform. After his remarks Mr. Broder answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Middle East Peace Process
Mr. Iraiqat spoke about the status of peace negotiations between Israel and Palestinian authorities and answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
What the World Bank and IMF Really Do
Participants spoke about the operation of the World Bank and international Monetary fund. They defended the organizations against arguments by protestors that they were detrimental to developing countries. Following their comments they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media