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NATO Activities
Secretary Solana spoke about NATO activities and military operations in Kosovo and other topics. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
California Urban Issues
Mayor-elect Brown discussed urban issues and renewal and the federal and state policies which affect cities. He continued to advocate campaign finance reform. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Avoiding the Year 2000 Computer Problem
Senator Bennett talked about the possibility that the year 2000 will bring about a computer software failure that could have a devastating impact on the economies and industries of nations around the world. Senator Bennett reviewed his interest in the problem and the steps his committee and task force have taken to help solve the problem. Following his presentation, Senator Bennett answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Art Stolen in World War II
Director de Montabella discussed the issue of works of art confiscated by the Nazis during World War II. He described the task force he chairs that was formed this year by the Association of Art Museum Directors to establish principles and guidelines to deal with the identification and reinstatement of this stolen art. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Polish Prime Minister U.S. Visit
Type: Media
Future and Expansion of U.S. Army Reserves
Major General Plewes talked about the role of the U.S. Army Reserves and its expansion. He also talked about the future of the reserves and their significance to the armed forces and the nation. Following his presentation, Major General Plewes answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Ukraine's Place in Europe
Minister Tarasyuk was the guest at the Morning Newsmaker forum at the National Press Club. He talked about the role of his nation in Europe and the political and economic impact of the European Union. Following his presentation, Minister Tarasyuk answered questions from the media.
Type: Media
Welfare to Work
Secretary Herman talked about welfare to work programs initiated in the new welfare reform measures passed by Congress. She talked about the success of the program and how it is effectively assisting former recipients of welfare from the federal government. Following her prepared remarks, Secretary Herman answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Secretary Pena talked about the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and maintaining the security of the nation's nuclear stockpile. The treaty was completed in late 1996 and signed by 148 nations with eight ratifying it. Following his prepared remarks, Secretary Pena answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
New Unionism
Mr. Chase talked about the future of labor unions. He talked about the broad outlines of "new unionism" and its tenets of teachers taking personal responsibility for the welfare of their teachers, taking risks and a new approach to cooperating with management. Mr. Simon also talked about the new approaches unions seek to employ. Mr. Chase also answered questions from the audience, as did Mr. Cameron.
Type: Media