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1997 Rowse Awards
Mr. Fallows and Ms. Shepard were the first winners of the Rowse Awards for Excellence in Examining the News Media. Mr. Wallace responded to criticisms that Mr. Fallows made in his book that was published last year. Mr. Wallace talked about the various moral and ethical dilemmas journalists face and the difficulty they have when making those choices.
Type: Media
Business and the Environment
Mr. Trotman spoke about the role global businesses can play in helping protect the environment by developing new technologies. He provided examples of Ford initiatives to develop electric cars, greater fuel efficiency and other ideas. He also commented on the president's position on the upcoming global climate policy summit in Kyoto, Japan. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. China Policy
Mr. Bauer expressed his opposition to United States policy with regard to China and specifically to Chinese president Jiang's visit to the United States. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Bauer answered questions from the press.
Type: Media
Labor Issues
Mr. Carey talked about the Teamsters' Union and the annulment of his election as president in August by a federal overseer. He denied any knowledge of a scheme to transfer union money to his re-election campaign. Three of his former aides have pleaded guilty to these charges, but Mr. Carey said, "I did not know. I was never involved." His opponent in the election was James P. Hoffa, whom Mr. Carey accused of corruption. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
In Celebration of Intellectuals
Mr. Freedman talked about the importance of intellectuals on college campuses and in the society at large. He said that intellectuals are undervalued and their role. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Freedman took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Marine Corps Future
General Krulak talked about conflict and combat around the world and the future of the Marine Corps and his role in the process of modernizing and improving the Marines. He said he was focusing on preparing and training the Marines for the 21st century and different types of conflict and battle. Following his prepared remarks, General Krulak took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Journalism Challenges in the Competitive Age
Mr. Hall spoke about the challenges facing broadcast journalism in an increasingly competitive age. He stressed that journalists must continue to listen to and lead the audience to provide context for developments around the world. He also talked about how recent increases in viewer choice in the United Kingdom have forced the BBC to respond. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Peace Process
Mr. Trimble, the leader of the Protestant, pro-British party in Northern Ireland, spoke about prospects for the peace process in Northern Ireland. He spoke about recent developments, including the change of government in the United Kingdom and the invitation of Sinn Fein to participate in peace talks. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Clean Water Challenges
Mr. Kennedy outlined his views on recent environmental legislation moving through Congress and issues affecting his work in the Hudson River Valley. He also took questions from the press following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
U.S. Business
Mr. Donohue talked about the business community's political agenda for the coming year. He outlined what he thought the objectives and goals of business should be and the purpose of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is for American business. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Donohue took questions from the audience.
Type: Media