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Debunking the C-SPAN Myths
Mr. Lamb spoke about the history and mission of C-SPAN, the Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network, founded in 1979. He emphasized that the goal of C-SPAN is to provide citizens unfiltered coverage of a wide variety of public affairs, focusing on the federal government, in order to allow them to make personal, informed decisions on public policy issues. He also shared several humorous telephone comments left by viewers over the years. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary
The Smithsonian Institution secretary discussed the arts and corporate support for the Smithsonian Institution. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Middle East Peace and Lebanon Reconstruction
After recently forming his third government in four years, Prime Minister Hariri spoke about the parallel courses of a lasting peace in the Middle East and the reconstruction of Lebanese economy and society. He emphasized that the Lebanese economy is growing steadily, but that a lasting peace is the only true solution to the nation's problems, especially its security problems. During the question session, he stated that Syrian troops have been a stabilizing influence while Israeli troops in southern Lebanon should be removed as soon as possible.
Type: Media
Peace Corps Perspective
Mr. Gearan spoke about the goals and opportunities of the Peace Corps. He stressed that the vision of helping people toward more freedom, democracy and economic prosperity remains, but that the end of the Cold War offers volunteers enormous new opportunities in previously untouched areas. He also talked about the effects of volunteers' experiences on their lives after they return. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Environmental Issues
Mr. Pope discussed how environmental issues influence the political process. He pointed out that the more educated people are, the more concerned they are with the environment and criticized the 104th Congress for doing little to help protect the environment. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
State of U.S. Politics
Mr. Rollins spoke about what he sees as the major problems with U.S. politics, especially the increasing cynicism among the electorate about their governmental leaders. He emphasized that candidates and political strategists must focus on a serious discussion of the issues and cease personal attacks that only turn off voters. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Interactive Digital Age
Mr. Pfeiffer spoke about the coming changes in the computer industry as digital replaces analog technology in more facets of everyday personal and business life. In order to allow the personal computer to become the foundation of a new digital age, he argued that three issues must be addressed: the ease of access to computers and the Internet, cooperation between all facets of the computer, electronic and telecommunications industries and new regulations which allow a convergence of information needs centered around computers to develop. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the…
Type: Media
U.S. Army Secretary Perspective
Secretary West spoke about the role of the army in overall U.S. defense policy and how it accomplishes this mission in traditional and innovative ways. He also spoke about the equality of opportunity for all in the military. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Dole Economic Plan Critique
Dr. Tyson gave the administration view of the economic plan of Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole. She criticized the plan for being a remanufactured supply-side proposal which she argued did not work in the 1980s. She predicted that it would explode the deficit and increase interest rates which would hamper the economic growth which the plan is supposed to foster. She also championed the president's economic record over the past four years and outlined his agenda for the next four years, including further deficit reduction and targeted tax cuts. After her remarks, she took questions…
Type: Media
World Bank Environmental Report
Mr. Steer and Mr. Newcombe briefed reporters on World Bank efforts to offer assistance to developing nations for development programs that are more environmentally friendly. They examined the difficulties of sustainable development and took questions from the audience.
Type: Media