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Memorial Day Concert Planning
Participants for the Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC will talk about planning for the event, the significance of the annual concert, and their participation in the festivities. They also answered questions from the audience.
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State of Public Broadcasting
Pat Mitchell talked about the state of public broadcasting, programming content on public television stations in comparison to commercial television, providing educational and public affairs content, as well as the pressures of government oversight. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Law Enforcement Issues
Attorney General Gonzales gave an overview of his first 100 days as the nation's highest law enforcement official. He said his priorities included being open about both his department's successes and its challenges. Topics included outstanding Justice Department employees, safe neighborhoods, terrorism, the danger of complacency, improving intelligence, and civil liberties. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions.
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Space Tourism
Burt Ratan talked about the future of space travel and the development of affordable space tourism. He designed and developed SpaceShipOne, the first privately-built manned craft to reach space. When it returned to space within two weeks it won the Ansari X-Prize. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Environmental Issues
Wangari Muta Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, gave the National Press Club luncheon address. Professor Maathai, on her first official visit to Washington, talked about deforestation as well as other social and political issues. She discussed the necessity for the Untied States to support the spirit of the Kyoto Protocol and attempt to lower greenhouse emissions. Following her remarks, Professor Maathai responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Professor Maathai is the author of The Green Belt Movement: Sharing the Approach and the…
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U.S. Foreign Policy
Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) gave a speech at National Press Club on sustaining America's power and purpose in the 21st century. Among the issues he addressed were international trade and economics, the relationship between global security and trade, and building multilateral responses to security threats. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. The recorded video image of this event freezes occasionally.
Type: Media
The Attorney General and Internal Security
John Ashcroft, the former Attorney General for the Bush Administration, talked about the role of the Attorney General and internal security at the Republican National Lawyers Association conference. He also responded to comments and questions from the audience.
Type: Media
White House Counsel Perspective
Harriet Miers talked about issues facing the White House counsel at the Republican National Lawyers Association conference. Among the topics she addressed were the value of legal education in the public service sector, the administration legislative agenda, and the judicial nomination process.
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The Patriot Act
Mr. Rosenberg talked about the implementation and enforcement of the USA Patriot Act and its impact on civil liberties at the Republican National Lawyers Association conference.
Type: Media
Housing and Urban Development Issues
Secretary Alphonso Jackson addressed issues facing the Department of Housing and Urban Development at the Republican National Lawyers Association conference.
Type: Media