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Media Freedom in South Africa
A panel of two black and two white journalists from South Africa. They debated the different coverage that each of their newspapers gives to stories in their nation. They also talk about recent political changes in South Africa and the ways in which journalism has been affected. The panel is part of a forum entitled, "Free Expression and Global Media: Barriers and Boundaries."
Type: Media
Strategy for Health Care Reform
The American Hospital Association held a news conference in the National Press Club to discuss alternative proposals for reducing the high cost of health care on patients and businesses. The strategy determined by the American Hospital Association, the goal of which was to provide access to health care to all Americans, included input from all members of society including businesses and individuals. The flexible plan mandates universal health care coverage for all Americans, plans for holding down health care costs, and broad distribution of guidelines to ensure the quality of health care.
Type: Media
Supreme Court Term Review
The Washington Legal Foundation sponsored a forum at the National Press Club to evaluate the decisions of the Supreme Court during its recently completed term. Issues involved in the decisions of the Supreme Court included allowing regulations to stand which prohibited doctors in federally funded clinics from mentioning abortion as an alternative for pregnant women, limitations in the number of appeals available to death row inmates, and allowing victim impact testimony in sentencing hearings. Panel members also discussed the implications of the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood…
Type: Media
U.S.-Chinese Trade Relations
Ambassador Qizhen spoke at a National Press Club breakfast meeting to discuss the extension of most favored nation trade status by the U.S. to China. The extension of most favored nation trade status to China would normalize trade relations between the U.S. and China, and is supported by the Bush administration due to the growing trade between the U.S. and China and the difficulty of rebuilding trade relations with China once they are broken. Opponents of the extension point to human rights abuses in China and argue that an extension would appear to condone the actions of the Chinese…
Type: Media
Improvements in the National Postal Service
Postmaster General Frank, head of the government agency not responsible for the 29 cent stamp, spoke on the changes occurring in the U.S. Postal Service to the National Press Club. Postmaster General Frank discussed the past twenty years of the U.S. Postal Service following the Postal Reorganizational Act of 1970 which made the postal service an independent government agency. He pointed out that the cost of stamps in constant dollars has not changed in the past twenty years, and went on to discuss the changes in organization, infrastructure and automation that have improved the performance of…
Type: Media
Politics in the South African Region
Mr. Bizimungo discussed the current political situation in his country and around his region. In October 1990, Rwanda was invaded by armed bands entering the country from Uganda. Dr. Bizimungo spoke about the results of the conflict and his country's prospects for the future. Dr. Bizimungo, a former medical doctor, was born in Rwanda, where he also received his undergraduate degree. He continued his education in the United States and has worked since 1989 as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Bizimungo claimed that peace was a priority for the Rwandans, who refuse to invade and attack…
Type: Media
Leadership in the 1990s
Representative Schroeder, chair of the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Aging, explained the current "Leadership debt" in Washington, D.C. She began by describing the changes in Washington since the arrival of President Richard Nixon in the 1970s. She blamed much of the lack of leadership and accountability on the voters. "Without a vision, people perish," she stated. She explained her fear that people would switch from utilizing public facilities such as public schools and urban services and instead favor private education and protection. Much of her criticism was directed at the…
Type: Media
President of the Russian Republic
On a four day visit to Washington and New York, Boris Yeltsin, recently-elected leader of the Russian Republic, visited with President Bush in the White House and with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. In his remarks, President Yeltsin said the U.S. should not place all its faith in Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the Soviet Union, because no single person can save the Soviet Union. He said that while his differences with President Gorbachev were only political and no hostility existed between them, he would never advocate, as he indicated President Gorbachev has, "slow, half-hearted…
Type: Media
Recent Supreme Court Abortion Decisions
Ms. Wattleton, president of the family planning organization Planned Parenthood, spoke before the National Press Club on recent Supreme Court decisions concerning abortion rights, including the recent decision allowing laws to stand that prohibit doctors in clinics receiving Federal funds under Title X regulations from mentioning abortion as an alternative for pregnant women. Ms. Wattleton, a strong supporter of the abortion rights, said women's rights were in danger in the U.S. following the recent Supreme Court decisions concerning abortion. She criticized the Supreme Court for setting the…
Type: Media
An Actor's Perspective
Sir Peter Ustinov, actor, novelist, playwright, screenwriter and producer, spoke to the National Press Club on his long career in drama. A versatile actor in movies, plays and operas, Sir Ustinov recalled his experiences in a long career in the arts, his British upbringing, and his participation in the British army. He voiced optimism at the future of mankind, since communication is increasing while embarking upon a war seems more and more like suicide. Sir Peter punctuated his remarks with impersonations of public and private figures, including President Bush.
Type: Media