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Year 2000 Readiness
Mr. Koskinen spoke about efforts to protect America's infrastructure from any potential computer problems resulting from the date change on January 1, 2000. He said that government agencies, business and industry were largely ready for any problems and had contingency plans in place. He also talked about the role of the information coordination center in combating any problems which do arise. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. This program ends abruptly and is missing approximately three minutes at the end.
Type: Media
Urban Education
Mr. Price talked about the implementation of higher standards in America's public schools. He stressed that higher standards are needed but they should not be implemented until efforts have been made to achieve the higher standards. He focused on the efforts of the Urban League to promote higher academic standards among urban children. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Spinal Cord Injuries
Mr. Reeve spoke about his struggle to overcome a spinal cord injury, new technologies to assist those with such injuries, and the need for further research in the field. After his remarks he answered questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Homelessness Issues
Mrs. Gore spoke about several programs designed to relieve the problems of homelessness, especially for those who are mentally ill. She concentrated on ways federal assistance could be directed to local groups and authorities to combat the problem. After her remarks she answered questions from the audience about her speech and the upcoming presidential campaign.
Type: Media
Presidential Campaigns
Mayor Webb called on presidential candidates to work closely with mayors around the country to build platforms addressing several urban issues including better gun control legislation, economic development, affordable housing, and improving education. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Making the Global Economy Work
Mr. Sweeney talked about working families and the global economy. He called for better labor organizing in developing countries and said future treaties should address workers rights. He also supported China's entry into the World Trade Organization saying that membership was likely to reform Chinese policy, whereas non-membership would likely change nothing. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Scottish Independence
Mr. Salmond and Mr. MacCormick talked about the experience of the new Scottish Parliament and about achieving independent representation in the European Parliament. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Sexual Dysfunction in Women
Doctor Murdock talked about research on various drugs designed to alleviate sexual dysfunction. Among the issues he addressed were how the drugs worked, proposed studies to test the effects of drugs used for male sexual dysfunction on women, and the status of trials to gain Food and Drug Administration approval. After his remarks he and other experts answered questions from the audience. Due to the mature nature of the subject, this program may not be appropriate for all viewers.
Type: Media
U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Kosovo
Participants talked about humanitarian concerns in Kosovo and the winterization process. Among the issues they addressed were the aid given to date, constructing warm, dry rooms for habitation, and the timing of relief efforts. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Year 2000 Computer Problem Readiness
Mr. Koskinen released the final quarterly report of the President's Council on the Year 2000 Conversion on the readiness of the nation. The report focused on the Council's findings in critical areas such as electric power, financial services, food supply and telecommunications and found that U.S. infrastructure would not be affected by potential problems arising from the date change on January 1, 2000. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media