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Immigration Reform Interim Report
Former Congresswoman Jordan spoke on the work of the commission she chairs, and on its interim report on computerized immigration verification. Following prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Our Common Future
Mr. Turner described the evils of business competition that sometimes limit progress, especially Time-Warner's blocking of his attempt to acquire another network. He responded to questions submitted by audience members. Some language may be offensive.
Type: Media
Memories of President Truman
Mrs. Daniel, daughter of President Harry Truman, reminisced about the presidential career of her father. Following her prepared remarks, she answered questions from the audience, often humorously.
Type: Media
Midterm Elections
Senators Graham and Gramm are chairmen of the Democratic and Republican senatorial campaign committees, respectively. They discussed the midterm elections of 1994. After their remarks, they took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Motion Pictures and Politics
Mr. Redford, actor and film director, discussed his movie, "Quiz Show," which premieres in Washington, DC tonight. The film focuses on the television quiz show scandal of the late 1950s.
Type: Media
The History of Baseball
Mr. Burns talked about his nine-part PBS documentary, "Baseball," and described some of the history of the sport. Topics included Yogi Berra, Babe Ruth, the Negro League and racism, management and labor tensions, and the art of telling the story of history. After his presentation he responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Implementing the Crime Bill
Ms. Reno spoke about the implementation of the recently passed 30 billion dollar crime bill.
Type: Media
Connecting Families with Public Education
Secretary Riley spoke about the importance of family and community involvement in local public schools to ensure that children receive a proper education. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
America and Japan: Asia-Pacific Community
Ambassador Mondale spoke on U.S.-Japan relations. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Korean Peninsula Issues
Ambassador Han spoke about the North Korean nuclear issue and the political situation in South Korea. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the press. On August 13th, North Korea agreed to freeze their plutonium program and abide by the terms of the nuclear non- proliferation treaty. In exchange the U.S. pledged not to use nuclear weapons against North Korea.
Type: Media