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National Endowment for the Arts
William Ivey talked about American art and its importance to our country's culture and values. Our creativity is our "nation's greatest resource". He described the importance of the NEA as equal to the importance of the Department of Defense. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Religion and Politics
Mr. Tate discussed the importance of family values and religion in politics. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Education Issues
Secretary Riley spoke about a national teacher shortage, particularly in the fields of math, science and bilingual education. He discussed ways to recruit, train and retain top-quality teachers. He further proposed Pell grants for a fifth college year for those pledging to enter the education field. After his remarks he answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
The Stock Market
Mr. Komansky talked about the U.S. Stock Market and the challenges of keeping it strong during the Asian economic crisis. He also urged policy makers to eliminate disparities in the regulation of the securities industry and banking industry. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Anti-Smoking Campaign
Surgeon General Koop and Mr. Kessler discussed the side effects of smoking and the damage it has on American's health. They also spoke on the tobacco industry and how they tend to hide the effects of smoking to maintain sales figures. They urged the media to constantly remind people about the danger of smoking.
Type: Media
Combating Terrorism
Mr. Zapor and Mr. Roehem spoke about how explosive experts work at sites of domestic terrorist bombings.
Type: Media
Anything Goes
Mark Russell gave a humorous speech on Washington politics. He then took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Future of Peace and Security of Israel
Mr. Barak focused on the future prospect of peace in Israel, and the security of his country. After his prepared remarks Mr. Barak answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Rainbow Six
Mr. Clancy discussed his latest book Rainbow Six. He described the role the history of warfare and modern warfare had on his writing. He explained the current development of his characters.
Type: Media
Does the Fourth Estate Need a Fifth Estate?
Mr. Brill talked about the development of his magazine and described his ideas of journalistic integrity. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media