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Freedom of the Press: Abuses in Latin America
Mr. Junco, member of the Inter-American Press Association, spoke to a luncheon audience at the National Press Club on the state of journalism and news coverage in Latin America. He discussed the effects of the information revolution on the political situation in the fledgling democracies in Latin America, and the efforts by political forces to influence the media toward their causes. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Junco responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Clinton Administration Energy Agenda
Secretary O'Leary spoke to a luncheon audience on the agenda of the Department of Energy under the Clinton administration. In her remarks, Secretary O'Leary discussed the Clinton administration's energy tax, the technology advancement program of the department, and other issues relating to energy. She also held up examples of consumer products that were developed by Department of Energy scientists in DOE laboratories. Following her prepared remarks, Secretary O'Leary responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Budget Reconciliation Legislation
Secretary Brown, former head of the Democratic National Committee, discussed the major components of the Clinton administration's program for aiding American business. In his remarks, Secretary Brown discussed the Clinton economic program's policies on taxes and economic stimulus, and he also discussed the politics behind economic reform. He responded to questions from the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Borge's Finest Moments
Entertainer, comedian and pianist Victor Borge recalled his finest artistic and humanitarian moments during his 58 year career. Mr. Borge created scholarships for musicians during his career, has been knighted by five Scandinavian countries, and has entertained for every president since President Truman.
Type: Media
U.S. Veterans Issues
Secretary Brown spoke on the agenda for the Office of Veterans Affairs in the Clinton administration, including health care concerns for American veterans and the office's position on the proposed lifting of the ban on homosexuals in the military. He also discussed the Veterans Affairs budget, and the relationship of the Veterans Affairs office to the Clinton administration and veterans groups. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Brown responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Presidential Education Proposals
Secretary Riley spoke to a luncheon audience on the Clinton administration's education agenda, including the administration's proposals to improve the nation's schools and educational system. Issues raised in his remarks included the relationship between the media and American education and initiatives to secure safe schools for American schoolchildren. Following his prepared remarks, Secretary Riley responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Economic Situation in Russia
Mr. Krasavchenko discussed the economic problems facing Russia and the other challenges which lie ahead.
Type: Media
Russia Economic Issues
Mr. Krasavchenko, chairman of the Supreme Soviet Committee on Economic Reform, spoke to a breakfast audience of reporters at the National Press Club on the economic problems facing the Russian Republic following the referendum in Russia that showed widespread support for democratic reforms among the people. They discussed privatization issues as well as international trade issues.
Type: Media
U.S. International Trade Issues
U.S. Trade Representative Kantor spoke to a luncheon audience on the current state of U.S. international trade, including the Clinton administration's position on trade issues such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Uruguay round of talks on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. He responded to questions from the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Future of Hong Kong
Governor Patten spoke to a luncheon audience on the current state of economic and political state of Hong Kong in 1993, and the expectations for the region as it nears 1997, when Hong Kong will revert to the control of China. He speculated on the fate of Hong Kong industry and finances as the change of control approaches and after it comes under the control of the Chinese government. Following his prepared remarks, Governor Patten responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media