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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
U.S.-Canada Salmon Negotiations
Mr. Anderson spoke about the state of negotiations over salmon between the U.S. and Canada. Fisherman from both nations accuse their counterparts of overfishing the areas in international waters before they reach Canadian or U.S. streams. Last July Canadian fishermen prevented a U.S. ferry from leaving British Columbia. Mr. Anderson is in Washington for talks with U.S. governmental and environmental group leaders. After his remarks, he took questions from the press.
Type: Media
Clinton Administration Economic Policy
Mr. Raines reviewed the Clinton administration's economic and fiscal policies over the past five years. He stressed the budgetary savings created by administration policies as compared to forecasts when Clinton took office and how these savings have positively impacted the U.S. economy. After his remarks, he took questions from the press.
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
Authors' Night
Mr. D'Armiento talked about the Book Fair and Authors' Night, which helps raise money for the National Press Club library. Shots of several authors with fans were also shown.
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