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Environmental Issues
Mr. Pope discussed how environmental issues influence the political process. He pointed out that the more educated people are, the more concerned they are with the environment and criticized the 104th Congress for doing little to help protect the environment. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
1996 Congressional Elections
Mr. Brookover and Mr. Engel discussed some of the closest congressional races, especially several races involving Republicans who first won election in 1994. They also analyzed some of the current campaign commercials and took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
State of U.S. Politics
Mr. Rollins spoke about what he sees as the major problems with U.S. politics, especially the increasing cynicism among the electorate about their governmental leaders. He emphasized that candidates and political strategists must focus on a serious discussion of the issues and cease personal attacks that only turn off voters. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Interactive Digital Age
Mr. Pfeiffer spoke about the coming changes in the computer industry as digital replaces analog technology in more facets of everyday personal and business life. In order to allow the personal computer to become the foundation of a new digital age, he argued that three issues must be addressed: the ease of access to computers and the Internet, cooperation between all facets of the computer, electronic and telecommunications industries and new regulations which allow a convergence of information needs centered around computers to develop. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the…
Type: Media
Whitewater Presidential Pardons
Republican congressmen speculated about whether President Clinton would pardon his former business partners who have been convicted in the Whitewater land deal. They criticized him for even thinking about talked about congressional efforts to urge the president not to do so. They also took questions from the press.
Type: Media
U.S. Army Secretary Perspective
Secretary West spoke about the role of the army in overall U.S. defense policy and how it accomplishes this mission in traditional and innovative ways. He also spoke about the equality of opportunity for all in the military. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Dole Economic Plan Critique
Dr. Tyson gave the administration view of the economic plan of Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole. She criticized the plan for being a remanufactured supply-side proposal which she argued did not work in the 1980s. She predicted that it would explode the deficit and increase interest rates which would hamper the economic growth which the plan is supposed to foster. She also championed the president's economic record over the past four years and outlined his agenda for the next four years, including further deficit reduction and targeted tax cuts. After her remarks, she took questions…
Type: Media
World Bank Environmental Report
Mr. Steer and Mr. Newcombe briefed reporters on World Bank efforts to offer assistance to developing nations for development programs that are more environmentally friendly. They examined the difficulties of sustainable development and took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Marine Corps Future
General Krulak spoke the future of U.S. defense policy and the role of the Marine Corps in it, including what the U.S. will fight for, where it may have to fight and who it may have to fight. He also outlined what types of equipment and training future mission will require. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Congressional Reflections
Ms. Schroeder recalled various episodes of her 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and talked about how Congress and U.S. society has changed over those years. She also talked about what she tried to accomplish during those years and of which achievements she is most proud. After her remarks, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media