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Role of Government
Governor Vilsack spoke about the concerns of American citizens and renewing public trust in institutions of government and national importance. He also talked about community building, political polarization and partisanship, and means to eliminate a climate of fear in the country. He also emphasized the role of state government in restoring American confidence. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Immigration and Border Security
Cresencio Arcos, the director of international affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, talked about the role of immigration and border control in U.S. national security. Among the subjects he addressed were the organization of the department, proposals to improve immigration monitoring and processing, law enforcement concerns, and border security issues. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Environmental Scorecard
Mr. Massaro and Mrs. Sittenfeld announced their report from the League of Conservation Voters. Topics included the legislative policy towards environment and public health and the nation's energy future. They responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-India Relations
Ambassador Sen talked about strengthening the India-U.S. partnership. He talked about President Bush's upcoming visit to India and what he might expect to see there. Topics included increasing democracy, counterterrorism, technology cooperation, and exports and economic growth. After his remarks he answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Status of the U.S. Military
Chairman Pace talked about the military situation in Iraq, Defense Department budget priorities, the Quadrennial Defense Review, accomplishments in Afghanistan, and the status of force modernization. After his speech, he responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Media Issues
Stage and screen actor Richard Dreyfus talked about Hollywood's view of the news media. Among the topics he addressed were the centrality of free expression in democracies, the political and cultural climate of America, and the news media's role in civic instruction. He also talked about his own political beliefs, the advocating the ideals of democracy and the rule of law, and said the he supported the impeachment of President Bush. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Future of New Orleans
Former New Orleans Mayor Morial talked about a variety of topics, including economic empowerment, leadership of the civil rights organizations, and the National Urban League's 2006 State of Black America report. He criticized slow government responses to Hurricane Katrina victims, as well as recent failures to continue caring for persons displaced by the hurricane. He responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Energy Budget
State energy officials talked about the immediate need for Congress to provide supplemental funding for energy efficiency and low-income energy assistance programs for fiscal year 2006. In addition, they called for a significant funding increase over the president's fiscal year 2007 budget for these programs. The programs were designed to help reduce the nation's dependence on imported energy, reduce emissions, strengthen industry, and meet the needs of low and moderate-income families. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
State of Indian Education
Ryan Wilson of the Oglala Lakota delivered the annual State of Indian Education address. He called for sharpening the focus of Title VII of the No Child Left Behind Act to ensure the development of meaningful and effective educational programs, improvement in educational opportunities, and enhancement of parental and family involvement in the schools educating Indian children. Following his remarks, Mr. Wilson, Ms. Sparks, and Mr. Garcia answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
National Slavery Museum
Richmond, Virginia Mayor Wilder's spoke about "Confronting the Issue of Slavery: The Unexplored Chapter of American History." He spoke about the conception of a museum devoted to the history of slavery and the contributions towards the project. Then, Mr. Vereen spoke about the United States National Slavery Museum and the impact of the movie Roots, in which he portrayed a slave. Following his remarks, Mayor Wilder responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Salant moderated the event. Program began and ended abruptly.
Type: Media