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Republican Agenda
Speaker Gingrich addressed the National Press Club. His remarks focused on the Republican agenda and the reform of the Internal Revenue Service and education initiatives. Following his prepared remarks, Speaker Gingrich took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Holocaust Victims' Assets in Swiss Banks
Ambassador Jagmetti, who recently resigned over some comments about a public relations war with Jewish groups in a memo which was leaked to the press, talked about the Swiss government's response to allegations of Holocaust victims' assets in Swiss banks. He also explained his perspective on the memo and stressed that his government is committed to returning any documented assets to their rightful owners of appropriate charities. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Campaign Finance Reform
The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate spoke about the need for campaign finance reform. They emphasized that new laws are needed which actually limit the role of money in U.S. politics, not simply better enforcement or full disclosure. They also criticized the Republican congressional leadership for not putting this at the top of their agenda for this Congress. After their remarks, they took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Federal Budget Process
The panelists discussed covering the federal budget process for journalists. They talked about the timing of the steps, possible "spin" from the White House and congressional leaders and getting needed details out of the large amount of information. Following their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
United Nations Issues
Secretary-General Annan, the seventh Secretary-General and the first from sub-Saharan African, spoke about United Nations changes and its relationship to the United States. He outlined the three main items on his reform agenda, managerial reform and better internal oversight, simplification of organizational structures and the end of duplicative programs sponsored by member states. He also stressed the relevance of U.N. activities to U.S. citizens' daily lives. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
United Kingdom Perspective on NATO Changes
Field Marshall Inge, the highest ranking officer of the British armed forces, spoke about his nation's perspective on NATO expansion, including who will be the first new members and the Russian influence on these events. He also shared some of the challenges facing the British armed forces. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Medicare Origins
Mr. Ball, a member of the 1994 Advisory Council on Social Security, spoke at a conference on Medicare, which was created in 1965. He spoke about the origins of Medicare, the reasons for its creation, and its structure, which many criticize today, from his perspective as Social Security Commissioner during that time period. After his remarks, he took a few questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Music Education
Perlman spoke about the importance of music education as part all children's education. He stressed that the most significant challenge is people's attitude that music education is not necessary when there are financial shortages. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from audience members.
Type: Media
Music Education
Mr. Hamlisch, a world renowned composer, spoke about the importance of music education as part of the general school curriculum. He shared personal experiences from his days as a student and teacher of the arts in public school and how music helps create well-rounded individuals who have high self esteem. He also criticized those who denigrate the arts and are overly concerned with saving money at the expense of music education. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Abortion Politics
Ms. Michelman talked about the politics of abortion 24 years after the Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision. She mentioned the explosion of two bombs yesterday near an Atlanta Family Planning Services clinic and deplored terrorism and the air of hatred surrounding the abortion issue. Following her prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media