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Poverty and Urban Economic Issues
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talked about urban issues such as poverty, economic insecurity, and education. He also answered questions submitted from the audience on a number of topics including California politics, health care, and transportation issues.
Type: Media
Life of Steve Irwin
Terri and Bindi Irwin, wife and daughter of the late Steve Irwin, talked about his life. Terri Irwin co-hosted her husband's television program "The Crocodile Hunter" until his death on September 4, 2006, from a stingray barb. She spoke about their life together and Steve Irwin's achievements in wildlife and nature conservation. Their eight-year-old daughter Bindi also spoke about her father. Terri Irwin was traveling as an ambassador for the G'Day USA campaign of the Australian tourism department. After their remarks they responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Policy Agenda
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke about the upcoming State of the Union Address and likely Bush administration proposals in the coming year. The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate talks about their perspective of the challenges facing the country and their priorities for the 110th Congress.
Type: Media
U.S. Policy in Iraq
George McGovern, former U.S. senator, former governor, and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, talked about his plans for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq. He and co-author William Polk wrote a book, Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now, published by Simon and Schuster. Senator McGovern criticized President Bush and his administration for beginning the war in Iraq, comparing it with the Vietnam War. After his remarks he was joined by Mr. Polk, and they both responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Iraq
Senator Kennedy spoke about U.S. Iraq policy and called for congressional actions to prevent an escalation of U.S. military activity in the country. In his remarks he proposed that Congress consider withholding funds for a troop increase in Iraq and that debates be scheduled on the future of Iraq policy. He also spoke about the Democratic domestic agenda and responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Worker Compensation
Representative Frank, incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, spoke about employment policy and wage compensation. He focused on proposals and initiatives to increase wages and combat what he described as excessive inequality in worker compensation. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
White House Homeland Security Adviser Frances Townsend announced the results of the first six-month assessment of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza plan and its effectiveness to date. She also responded to questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Congressional Leadership
A bipartisan panel of former staff members for congressional leaders gave advice for the leaders of the 110th Congress on working with the executive branch to set and follow a successful legislative agenda. Mr. Griffin moderated the panel and Thomas Mann gave opening remarks.
Type: Media
Congressional Leadership
A bipartisan panel of former members of Congress gave advice for the leaders of the 110th Congress on working with the executive branch to set and follow a successful legislative agenda. James Thurber moderated. The "Congressional Leadership Summit: Advice for the 110th Congress" was held at the National Press Club.
Type: Media
Arts and International Relations
Michael Kaiser talked about the role arts played in international relations. Mr. Kaiser, who was working on a major initiative with arts organizations from 22 Arab countries, also talked about how the arts could help produce political and social change around the world. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media