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Public Policy and the Press
The panelists discussed old media and new media and if there is a difference. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Playwright Perspective
In his remarks entitled "Life: a Topic of Growing Interest," Mr. Simon spoke about many current news topics, including the midterm elections, the baseball strike and Washington politics. Throughout his remarks, he continually made light of all the topics he discussed. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the press.
Type: Media
A Fresh Approach to Covering Capitol Hill
Several journalists talked about how they to cover events in the 104th Congress now that the Republicans are in the majority. They focused on where to go and who to talk to for important information about what is happening. The audience also participated in the discussion. This was part of a series of discussions designed to aid journalists who are new to covering Washington.
Type: Media
Duchess of York Philanthropies
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, talked about her U.S. visit to attend charity fundraising events for children who were victims of the 1986 Chernobel nuclear accident. Following prepared remarks, she responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Summit of the Americas Preview
Secretary Bentsen talked about the upcoming Summit of the Americas in Miami. He talked about U.S. support for free trade and democracy that has spurred such developments in Latin America and the importance of this meetig for continuing cooperation between the U.S. and its hemispheric neighbors. He also outlined the Clinton administration's economic achievements, including deficit reduction and job growth. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Summit of the Americas Preview
The participants previewed some of the topics for the Summit of the Americas, including Latin American access to the U.S. markets and enlargement of NAFTA. The Summit of the Americas will be held in Miami December 9-11. The United States has invited thirty-four democratically-elected Western Hemisphere heads of state to create a new partnership based on free trade and consolidation of democracy throughout the hemisphere.
Type: Media
U.S. Economy and Politics
Following prepared remarks about advanced capitalism and the new politics, Mr. Rohatyn answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Speechwriting in Motion Pictures
Mr. Keaton discussed his career and his current role in the film Speechless, in which he plays a political speechwriter who falls in love with a speechwriter for the opposing party. The movie is modeled on the relationship between political campaign managers James Carville and Mary Matalin. He also explained his views on such issues as environmental protection and violence in the media.
Type: Media
Race, Politics and Participatory Democracy
Following prepared remarks about why we need a national conversation about race, Ms. Guinier answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Congress and the Democratic Party
Senator Breaux discussed the policy direction and legislative issues the Democratic party, Congress and the White House should address in the upcoming year.
Type: Media