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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.
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Cable Parental Control Initiative
Kyle McSlarrow from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, Brian Roberts from Comcast Corporation, and Judith McHale from Discovery Communications will speak to reporters about a new cable industry initiative to educate consumers about the tools the cable industry provides to help parents control what their children watch on television. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
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Minuteman Project
Jim Gilchrist and Chris Simcox, and other organizers of the Minuteman Project in which volunteers help patrol the U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona, talked about their roles in the project and measures to stop illegal immigrants. They also responded to questions from the audience. Jim Gilchrest was a former U.S. Marine and retired certified public accountant who started the Minuteman Project. Chris Simcox owned a local newspaper in Arizona and started the volunteer group Civil Homeland Defense among residents along the Arizona-Mexican border. Chuck Floyd was a retired U.S. Army officer, former…
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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.
Type: Media
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.
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Katrina: A Teachable Moment
Secretary Spellings talked about responses by the Department of Education and schools to the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Among the topics she addressed were maintaining the quality of education, providing public education to displaced students, efforts by school districts and universities to accommodate those affected by the disaster, and evaluating responses to the disaster by educational institutions. She also answered questions submitted by audience members.
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Right Choices for International Trade
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson spoke about the political and economic case for the Doha Round. He called for urgent action action and talked about critical aspects of future negotiations. Mr. Mandelson also spoke about benefits poorer countries would receive and the timescale for the Hong Kong trade ministerial in December. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Dunham moderated the event.
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New Orleans Clergy News Conference
Clergy and civic leaders from New Orleans, Baton Rouge and other Louisiana parishes led a delegation of churches from the People Improving Communities through Organization (PICO) National Network to demand a comprehensive federal response to protect displaced families, support communities bearing the burden of sheltering victims, prevent similar catastrophes, and rebuild New Orleans for all its citizens. They also discussed the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts, provided a first-hand update on the federal response, and shared details of a comprehensive plan for rebuilding families and…
Type: Media