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Improving Education
Mr. Chase discussed changes in the National Education Association and a new partnership for improving education. He stressed that the teachers' union's two main goals are improving the quality of public education and raising the standards for teachers. He also emphasized that the old industrial union model is no longer adequate for the challenges facing teachers and the public education system as a whole. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Telecommunications Act of 1996 Impact
Mr. Allen discussed the impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 one year after it became law. He stressed that although not much competition has yet arrived in local telephone markets, the act will be successful if the FCC can implement rules which promote competition. He also criticized local telephone monopolies which he argued are attempting to deny competition which will benefit consumers. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Peruvian Hostage Situation
President Fujimori, who was in Washington, DC for an international conference on small business loans, took reporters' questions on the Peruvian hostage situation and other issues. He stressed that he will not comply with terrorists' demands for the release of their comrades in prison and that he has the support of the world community, even Japan, whose embassy is being occupied.
Type: Media
First Amendment Issues
Mr. Forman talked about the recent film which he directed, The People v. Larry Flynt. It concerns the life of Larry Flynt, the publisher of Hustler, who eventually appealed his right to publish the magazine to the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Forman stressed that the film is about the right to satirize, which is an important part of the First Amendment. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Support of the Arts in America
Mr. Domingo praised the U.S. for its leadership in democracy, technology and encouraged more support of the arts by the government. He also commented on arts coverage by the press and lack of education about classical music in schools. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from audience members.
Type: Media
International Land Mine Ban
Ms. Williams, the winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace, talked about her fight against the use of land mines during her address. She is the coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Land Mines. Following her prepared remarks, Ms. Williams took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Global Aviation Changes
Mr. Crandall talked about the future of the airline industry. He also talked about the emerging debate about the possible reregulation of the airline industry. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Crandall took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
A Life of Jeopardy
Mr. Trebek talked about his life and career and specifically the game show Jeopardy!, which he has hosted for a number of years. He also talked about the upcoming Jeopardy! programs being filmed in Washington, DC, which will feature political pundits and activists. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Trebek took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
1997 Rowse Awards
Mr. Fallows and Ms. Shepard were the first winners of the Rowse Awards for Excellence in Examining the News Media. Mr. Wallace responded to criticisms that Mr. Fallows made in his book that was published last year. Mr. Wallace talked about the various moral and ethical dilemmas journalists face and the difficulty they have when making those choices.
Type: Media
Business and the Environment
Mr. Trotman spoke about the role global businesses can play in helping protect the environment by developing new technologies. He provided examples of Ford initiatives to develop electric cars, greater fuel efficiency and other ideas. He also commented on the president's position on the upcoming global climate policy summit in Kyoto, Japan. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media