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Women Journalists Covering War
Female correspondents talked about their experiences and about the growing number of female correspondents who cover military conflicts. Topics included Kosovo, Iraq, the dangers of traveling, hygiene in primitive conditions, being imbedded with military units, and dealing with death. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Energy Supply
Mr. Hofmeister spoke about strategies for meeting the nation's energy needs in an era of increasing international demand for energy resources. Topics included energy prices and the role oil companies play in the political process. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
The Importance of Ethics and Integrity
Egil Krogh announced an "Integrity Zone" campaign. He talked about his experiences as a deputy counsel for President Nixon. Mr. Krogh was chief of the White House "plumbers," a unit designed to contain administration leaks, and went to prison for his role in Watergate. He spoke about how those experiences informed his understanding of the principles of loyalty, integrity, and accountability. He also answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
2006 Midterm Elections
The chairmen of the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee talked about the upcoming midterm elections. They talked about major issues in various House campaigns, funding for issue advocacy and individual candidates, and the party messages in the election. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Energy Policy
Governor Schweitzer talked about his vision for America's energy future and the need for a major national energy policy. Other topics included his bipartisan administration, U.S. dependence on other countries for oil, wind power, conservation, biodiesel, and using coal power. After his presentation he responded to written questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Energy, Global Warming, and Elections
Mr. Karpinski spoke about environmental issues and debates over future policy affecting the environment in the 2006 midterm election campaigns. Among the topics he addressed were the mission of the League of Conservation Voters, energy policy, global warming and climate change, and future challenges facing environmental advocacy. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Our Common Future
Entrepreneur Ted Turner discussed his life experiences in cable television, as a professional sports team owner, and as a philanthropist, in an address titled "Our Common Future." He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Broadcasting
Mr. Rehr spoke about the future of the media and the broadcast industry, potential impact of changes in technology, adapting business models to meet challenges to the industry, opportunities for broadcasters. He also talked about the role of high-definition and digital media, providing programming of local interest, and consumer concerns. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Higher Education Issues
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings announced her plans to make the U.S. higher education system more affordable, accessible, and consumer-friendly, based on the recommendations in the final report of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Senate Legislative Agenda
Senator Specter spoke about the Senate agenda in the final weeks before a scheduled recess prior to midterm elections. Among the topics he addressed were legislation on the establishment of military commissions for suspected terrorists, his objections to the proposed legislation over restrictions on the rights of habeas corpus, efforts to codify warrantless wiretapping for law enforcement efforts for terrorism investigations, and immigration reform. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media