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Post-Cold War Foreign Policy
General Powell spoke about post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy objectives. He discussed his service during Vietnam, in the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. General Powell was a national security adviser under President Reagan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Bush and Clinton.
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Congressional Agenda
Speaker Foley spoke about the workings of the U.S. House of Representatives and the successful passage of presidential legislation thus far this session. He discussed health care reform, election finance reform, and public opinion of the Congress.
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Etiquette of the Press
Ms. Martin discussed the role of etiquette in modern politics. She outlined the problems of public approval in the political arena. Following her opening statements, she took questions from the audience.
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U.S. Auto Industry
Former Vice President Johnson discussed the state of the automotive industry and the need to reduce the number of cars in our towns and cities. He stated that cars waste energy, pollute, and lead to urban flight.
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Violence in Television Programming
Senator Simon spoke about the impact on society of television violence.
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Minorities in Professional Baseball
Former baseball great Henry "Hank" Aaron spoke concerning the inadequate minority hiring in baseball. He discussed the importance of bringing minority athletes to positions of prominence to encourage minorities in all walks of life to strive for excellence.
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Israel-Palestine Peace Agreement
Chairman Arafat spoke about the Middle East peace treaty and the years of turmoil that led to the agreement. Following a brief opening statement, Chairman Arafat took a number of questions from the National Press Club members in attendance concerning the chances of a long-term peace in the region.
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U.S. Race Relations
The congressman spoke on race relations and the need for greater understanding across America among blacks and whites. He answered questions on politics within the Black Caucus and United States' policy in Somalia.
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U.S. Education Reform Issues
Mr. Fernandez spoke on education reform and the need to change schools in order to graduate more students and decrease dropouts. The Council of the Great City Schools works to assist large urban district schools.
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National Performance Review
Officials from three labor unions representing federal workers spoke in a news conference to respond to the National Performance Review government reform program introduced earlier in the day by Vice President Gore and President Clinton. The officials praised efforts to make government more efficient and less costly, and said government employees themselves desired initiatives to overhaul the inefficient systems of government.
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