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Author Interview
Mr. Allen is the author of Shark Attacks and Remember Pearl Harbor.
Type: Media
Bush Administration's Education Reform Plan
Secretary Paige talked about the Bush administration education policy goals, legislation being considered by the Congress, and the importance of improving education. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Upcoming Elections in Belarus
Ambassador Tsepkalo talked about the September 9 elections in Belarus and allegations that President Aleksandr Lakashenko ordered the secret police to kill two critics of his administration. After his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
The Power of One
Ms. Brockovich talked about individual activism, the movie about her career, and the power of persistence. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Urban Teacher Shortage
Participants talked about how school districts, particularly those in poorer urban areas, could cope with rising student enrollment, escalating teacher retirements and the measures to recruit more teachers. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Future of News
Mr. Peck and Mr. Smith talked about the future of the news and about a recent survey of newspaper services and practices. Among the issues they addressed were levels of newspaper readership, civic journalism, and the impact of television on the industry. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Energy Policy
Secretary Abraham spoke about President Bush's energy proposals. Among the topics he addressed were plans to increase energy production, public perceptions of the plan, and developing an energy infrastructure. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
China-U.S. Relations in the New Century
Ambassador Yang spoke about bilateral relations between the U.S. and China. Among the issues he addressed were trade policy, regional security, relations with Taiwan, and human rights concerns. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Fighting the Mafia
Mr. Orlando talked about his book, Fighting the Mafia and Renewing Sicilian Culture, published by Encounter Books. He described his fight to release Palermo, Italy from the influence of organized crime, saying the Mafia violently controlled every aspect of life in the city. Mr. Orlando, a former mayor of Palermo, explained his struggle to defeat the widespread corruption with a metaphor about a cart with two wheels. If only one wheel of a cart turns, the cart will move in a circle. If both wheels turn, the cart can move forward. According to Mr. Orlando, one wheel represents law enforcement,…
Type: Media
Media and Race Relations
Mr. Overby spoke about diversity in newsrooms, noting that less than 12 percent of media personnel were members of minority groups. Among the issues he addressed were improving recruiting and hiring practices, minority education, and minority representation in smaller communities. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media