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Impact of the News Media on World Affairs
Queen Margrethe talked about the "age of communication." She spoke of the tremendous influence the news media has and called the press the "4th Power" in governments. She said that she would like to point out that there is no "5th Power" to keep an eye on the media. She related examples of the Persian Gulf war media coverage. She spoke of the ties between Danish and American people. Many early settlers in the United States are of Danish decent. America's Independence Day is celebrated in Denmark as a show of the close bonds. This event is the largest 4th of July event outside the U.S. Queen…
Type: Media
Nicaragua Issues
Mr. Lacayo discussed governmental policy changes in Nicaragua, including distribution of land to the 20,000 contra rebels; a reduction in the size of the army and a reorientation of the politics of the soldiers; new privatization of industry through "golden parachute" incentives; and, appeals to the international community for financing, trade, and banking. He also confirmed that Nicaragua would be receiving $202 million in aid from the U.S. for fiscal year 1991.
Type: Media
Nicaraguan Political Situation
Mr. Lacayo, Minister of the Presidency in Nicaragua, discussed the economic outlook, military forces, and other aspects of Nicaragua's political situation and the development of democracy in Central America. Mr. De Franco, the Minister of Economy and Development, discusses inflation and other economic topics in Nicaragua. The two men were in Washington, D.C. to meet with Vice President Quayle and other officials on issues concerning Central America.
Type: Media
Issues Facing the 102nd Congress
Speaker Foley said that he felt the 102nd Congress will be a very important session because of the Persian Gulf war and the subsequent post-war recovery. He explained that the congress did fully debate the decision to give the President full authority to conduct the war. Speaker Foley described the nation's post-war concerns as being education, physical infrastructure, drug control, family and domestic issues, health care, and the economy. He said that the U.S. will need to take care of its own domestic concerns and not be the primary overseer of the "international community of devastation…
Type: Media
Alaska's Contribution to U.S. Energy Needs
Gov. Hickel discussed his state's contribution to the nation's energy needs, including the natural gas line. He said he is concerned about providing safe and secure energy resources that contribute positively to the whole quality of life picture for citizens and the environment. He served as Secretary of the Interior in the Nixon administration.
Type: Media
Smarter Government for Florida and the Nation
Newly-elected Governor Chiles discussed the major budget cuts recently made in his state, due to Florida's legislative requirement for a balanced budget. His major focus was on what the nation should be doing for children, and how to pay for such programs. Governor Chiles is chair of the national Committee to Prevent Infant Mortality. Gov. Chiles was a U.S. Senator from 1970-88.
Type: Media
Israeli Ambassador Address
Israel Ambassador to the U.S. Shoval discussed the developments in the Middle East and considered the options available to Israel, given the possibility of future Iraqi use of chemical warfare or continued missile attacks.
Type: Media
Persian Gulf War
Rep. Hamilton discussed long-term foreign policy goals for the Middle East in the context of the war with Iraq. Issues he considered included America's expanding war objectives, the need for post-war security arrangements, the possibility of a Middle East peace conference, and the plight of Palestinians in the West Bank. He also called for American arms dealers to exhibit greater restraint in the future when arming Iraq and other nations, and he expressed conviction that greater legislative attention should be given to such sales. He also commended Israel for manifesting restraint in response…
Type: Media
Transportation Issues
Department of Transportation Secretary Skinner discussed the effect of rising fuel costs, resulting from the Persian Gulf conflict, on the transportation industry, and he highlighted past and future issues pertaining to the deregulation of the airline industry.
Type: Media
A Media Perspective
Jane Pauley spoke to the National Press Club on her experiences in television. A political science graduate from Indiana University, Ms. Pauley began her broadcasting career with WISH-TV in Indianapolis. She became the first evening news anchor for WMAQ-TV in Chicago and in 1976 joined the NBC News "Today" show.
Type: Media