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Civil Rights Progress Since 1968
Ms. King, the widow of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke on the progress of civil rights in America following the legacy of her husband, who had been assassinated in Memphis twenty-five years earlier. She reflected upon the Kerner Report on civil unrest that had been released March 1, 1968, and the civil rights movement following the death of her husband and 1968 presidential candidate Robert Kennedy. Following her prepared remarks, Ms. King responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
The Quality of American Mass Media
Author Michael Crichton, who has written books on dinosaurs, U.S.-Japan relations, and sexual harassment, spoke to a luncheon audience on the American mass media in the era of "junk-food journalism." He predicted that our current perception of "mass media" would disappear within the next decade, and focused on the problems of the current media which has been charged with fabricating images to accompany news stories and with dealing in trivialities. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Crichton responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Fiscal Year 1994 Federal Budget
Budget Director Panetta spoke to a luncheon audience on the importance of the Clinton administration's economic program to the nation. He lauded the initiatives in the administration's program, which had been passed earlier in the week by Congress. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from members of the audience on the agenda for the Office of Management and Budget during the Clinton administration.
Type: Media
State Government Issues
Governor Florio spoke to a breakfast audience of reporters on issues affecting New Jersey and other state political matters, including infrastructure spending and taxes. He also discussed the recent gun control measure banning assault rifles in New Jersey, which he supported and passed despite heavy lobbying efforts against it by the National Rifle Association.
Type: Media
U.S. Economic Issues
Businessman and 1992 independent presidential candidate Ross Perot spoke to a luncheon audience on the economic situation facing America and the steps needed to restore America's economic vitality. He discussed his political organization United We Stand, which backs his position emphasizing deficit reduction, and responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Life after Captivity
Mr. Anderson spoke about his life following captivity in the Middle East and his future book on his experiences as a hostage. In addition, he talked about the Freedom of Information Act and the issue of access to government information.
Type: Media
Federal Budget Process Reform
Three economic analysts spoke on the federal budget process at a financial writers workshop at the National Press Club. The analysts discussed various aspects of the federal budget process and reforms proposed by the Clinton presidential administration. The speakers responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Russia Judicial Reform
Mr. Zorkin, head of the Russian constitutional court created in 1991, spoke to a luncheon audience on proposed reforms in the Russian judicial process. He was in the U.S. as a guest of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Following his prepared remarks, the Russian magistrate responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Prison Systems
Mr. Colson, an aide to President Nixon who served time in prison for his part in the Watergate conspiracy, spoke to a luncheon audience on the topic, "What's Wrong With the Nation's Prison Systems?" He discussed the state of American prisons, and his fellowship ministries for prisoners. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Colson responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Military Base Closings
Mr. Courter, chairman of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, discussed the commission's upcoming report on recommended base closings.
Type: Media