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Social Security Reform
Labor leaders talked about proposed plans to partially privatize Social Security and potential transition costs for the program. They also talked about the importance of a stable Social Security system to various interest groups and the current means of administration of the system. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Life in America Since September 11th
In an optimistic and humorous speech, the first lady talked about how life has changed in the U.S. since September 11 terrorist attacks. She cited many examples of children and adults coping with their feelings and helping each other. After her remarks she answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Trends in Higher Education
President Simmons talked about contemporary trends in higher education and about the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. After her presentation she answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Veterans and American History
Type: Media
The Radical Center: The Future of American Politics
The co-authors talked about their book, The Radical Center: The Future of American Politics, published by Doubleday. They argued that the two-party system has run its course in U.S. politics. After their presentation they answered audience questions.
Type: Media
The Future of Intelligence
Senator Graham talked about future operations of intelligence agencies in the wake of terrorist attacks on the U.S. Among the topics he addressed were current intelligence shortcomings, the need to expand resources, and legal considerations in intelligence gathering. Following his remarks he answered questions posed by the audience.
Type: Media
Youth Life Foundation
Type: Media
Tensions in the Middle East
Mr. Peres spoke about Israeli-Palestinian relations in the wake of international efforts to combat global terrorism and the recent assassination of Israel's travel minister. He said that Chairman Arafat should crack down on those responsible for the assassination and that Israel hoped to eventually achieve a lasting cease-fire, revive confidence-building measures, and renew talks with the Palestinian Authority. Following his remarks he answered questions form the audience.
Type: Media
Status of the Aviation System
Ms. Garvey talked about aviation safety and security following terrorist hijackings and attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. She also talked about the impact of the attacks on the financial status of the airline industry. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Great Britain-U.S. Relations
Mr. Churchill, grandson of the World War II era British prime minister, talked about the special relationship between the U.S. and Great Britain in the 21st century. He also talked about the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Osamo bin Laden terrorist network, and offered suggestions for defeating terrorism. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media