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India-U.S. Relations
The prime minister of India addressed the national Press Club on India-U.S. relations and his perspectives on the changing global economy and geopolitics. He reflected on the aid of the United States in India's agricultural revolution and on the possibilities of partnership in the current technological revolution. Issues he raised included cooperation in the fight against terrorism, the possibility of permanent membership of the U.N. Security Council for India, and energy policy. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Tax Reform Recommendations
Washington city leaders announced tax reform recommendations and a report, gLocal Budget and Tax Policy in the U.S.: Perceptions of City Officials. h Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Trends in Academic Progress Report
Officials announced the release of a new federal report, The Nation's Report Card - NAEP 2004 Trends in Academic Progress. The report includes thirty years of student achievement statistics. The participants answered reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Public Opinion and the First Amendment
The Newseum hosted a forum at the National Press Club on the topic of the state of the First Amendment in 2001. Following a presentation of data collected by Professor Yalof's New England Survey Result Associates, panelists talked about the impact of public opinion on media coverage of events and the freedom of the press. Among the issues addressed were perceptions of media bias, the use of confidential sources, public trust in mews reporting, and the state of journalism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of the Catholic Church
Cardinal McCarrick talked about the election of Pope Benedict XVI and its meaning for the direction of the Catholic Church in the U.S. and around the world. He also talked about the future of the church in the U.S., policy issues affecting Catholic adherents, and church views on various social policy measures. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Supreme Court Vacancy and Women
Speakers talk about the potential impact on women of a Supreme Court vacancy created by the retirement of Justice O'Connor, potential future Bush administration nominees, and the future of policies related to women and minorities. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Role of the National Guard
Governor Mark Warner (D-VA) spoke about the role of the National Guard and the changing nature of threats to national security, and military strategies to confront the threats. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience..
Type: Media
HIV/AIDS Issues
At a dinner program actor Ashley Judd, global ambassador for YouthAIDS, described its program and what she has seen in travels to areas where HIV is pandemic. She said that young people ages 15 to 24 should be particularly targeted for HIV/AIDS prevention. She wants the U.S. government to appropriate more money for HIV prevention and care overseas. After her presentation she answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Corporate Leadership
The National Press Club held a panel discussion on corporate leadership, specifically the role of the Chief Executive Officer. Members of the panel discussed if criminal prosecutions and new laws have made CEOs more accountable. They also talked about whether CEO's are overpaid or over-regulated. Following their remarks, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards
Vice President Dick Cheney spoke at the presentation of the 18th annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism awards to Ms. Calmes and Ms. Robinson. Vice President Cheney served as President Ford's chief of staff. He talked briefly about the Ford legacy and then answered questions on a number of issues, including current Bush administration policies, from the audience.
Type: Media