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Automotive Industry Issues
Jim Press discussed the diverse issues currently affecting the auto industry and its future. Mr. Press was the first American to be president of Toyota Motor North America. Most analysts expected Toyota to become the largest automaker in the world some day. He also responded to comments and questions from the audience.
Type: Media
CIA Leak Lawsuit
Ambassador Joseph Wilson and his wife Valerie Plame spoke to reporters about their civil suit against Vice President Cheney, his former aide Lewis Libby, presidential adviser Karl Rove, and others in the White House. Ms. Plame, whose role as a United States Central Intelligence Agency operative was leaked to reporters, accused Vice President Cheney and the others of conspiring to destroy her career in retaliation against her husband's public opposition to the grounds for war in Iraq. They also answered questions from reporters. Valerie Plame Wilson was identified as a C.I.A. operative in a…
Type: Media
Public Health Programs
Surgeon General Richard Carmona talked to the National Press Club about his background and career. He also talked about public health programs, health threats to the nation, and improving child health. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Mid-Year Budget Review
Ambassador Portman presented a mid-year review of the nation's budget and commented on economic issues, budgetary procedural matters, and the Bush administration's budget goals and priorities. Other topics included inflation, unemployment figures, the federal budget deficit, and the legislative line-item veto. He used charts for some of his presentation. Afterwards he answered reporters' questions. The program ends abruptly and is missing several minutes.
Type: Media
Baseball Hall of Fame
Dale Petroskey, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, talked about the Hall of Fame's role within baseball, the expansion of the museum in Cooperstown, New York and its outreach programs in other areas of the country. He also talked about major league championship teams and the internationalization of baseball. He answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Diversity in Children's Television Programming
Marva Smalls and two Nickelodeon creators spoke about diversity in children's television programming at a special kids-parents National Press Club luncheon. In addition to Ms. Smalls, who is also the chief of staff for MTV Networks Kids and Family Group, "Romeo!" creator Tom Lynch and "The Backyardigans" creator Janice Burgess spoke about their work. Special Nickelodeon guests included TEENick stars Miranda Cosgrove of "Drake and Josh" and Romeo of "Romeo!" as well as voice-over actor Katheen Herles, the voice of Dora The Explorer. Dora herself greeted children along with SpongBob SquarePants…
Type: Media
U.N. 2006 World Drug Report
The UN 2006 World Drug Report was released, marking the annual International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking. The report presented trends in the production, trafficking and use of illegal drugs. Leading law enforcement officials discussed the report's findings, which shed light on the global illicit drug problem.
Type: Media
Politics of Cancer
John Seffrin, who also is president of the International Union against Cancer, talked about the politics of cancer. He noted the importance of public policy solutions and suggested the steps that doctors and advocates can take to influence public policy around the world. He also previewed the 2006 World Cancer Congress and the 13th World Conference on Tobacco and Health, both to be held in Washington this July. He also talked about prevention and early detection of cancer and the dangers of smoking. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Alleviating Poverty
Former Senator Edwards talked about poverty in America and outlines ideas and programs designed to focus attention on challenges facing the poor. He focused on America's moral leadership role in fighting global and domestic poverty, providing widespread health care, improving education, and building job opportunities. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
International Priorities
Ambassador Bolton reported on the priorities established for major world challenges by a group of United Nations ambassadors. The ambassadors from ten countries, China, India, Russia, Egypt, Zambia, Tanzania, Thailand, Pakistan, Viet Nam and the U.S., met the previous weekend at Georgetown University to use the Copenhagen Consensus process to rank the major challenges to the world. He responded to questions from the reporters.
Type: Media