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U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq
Mrs. Sheehan talked about the milestone reached during the week with the announced death of the 2000th U.S. soldier in Iraq. The total included Sheehan's son, Casey, whose death led her to camp outside President Bush's Texas home the past August. In her remarks she talked about the Bush administration's justifications for war, opposition to the war and continued military presence in Iraq, and her efforts on behalf of various opposition groups. Following her remarks she answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Pandemic Preparedness: Thinking the Unthinkable
Secretary Leavitt talks about priorities for public health officials, global threats to various populations, recent developments in response to the avian flu, and research into treatments for the avian flu. He recently returned from a tour of Southeast Asia, where avian flu originated, and an international health conference in Canada. Following prepared remarks he answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
The Current Situation in Iraq
Mr. Barzani, president of the Iraqi Regional Government of Kurdistan, spoke at the National Press Club about the situation in Iraq. He discussed the Iraqi constitution and the efforts to combat terrorism. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Barzani's remarks were in Kurdish with English translation. ~The translator was not identified.
Type: Media
Hurricane Relief and Rebuilding in New Orleans
Wynton Marsalis, music director at New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center, spoke at a National Press Luncheon titled "Higher Ground: Hurricane Relief and Rebuilding in New Orleans." He said that less should be focused on what "they" didn't do, but what "we" could do to help the hurricane ravaged city. Mr. Marsalis also talked about the influence of jazz musicians and its roots in New Orleans on the social consciousness of Americans. Following his speech, Mr. Marsalis responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Dunham introduced the guest speaker and moderated…
Type: Media
Chinese Currency Control
Mr. Trumpka and others called on the Bush administration to take bold action against China's unfair manipulation of currency. Members of the panel used charts and graphs to talk about the manipulations' effect on jobs and production in America. Following the discussion, panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Stem Cell Research
Participants released survey data in a report titled "Values in Conflict: Public Attitudes on Embryonic Stem Cell Research." The report examined various opinions and approaches to embryonic stem cell research, health policies relating to reproductive rights, the state of scientific research and moral and ethical questions involved. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Financial Services Industry
Former Secretary of Commerce Evans talked about the state of the financial services industry, its impact on the daily lives of Americans, consumer protections, and the importance of capital investment in spreading democratic institutions abroad. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
Assisted Dying
A forum was held on "Assisted Dying: Crime or Compassion?" During the second panel, participants discussed whether states have sovereign authority over end-of-life issues, or if the Controlled Substances Act gave the U.S. Attorney General authority over the use of prescription drugs for such uses. They also talked about whether the Constitution protected assisted suicide as an issue of religious freedom and whether a directive by the U.S. Attorney General on assisted suicide threatened states' rights. Members of the panel spoke about the improvements in end of life care by Oregon and gave a…
Type: Media
Oregon Assisted Dying Case
A forum was held on "Assisted Dying: Crime or Compassion?" During the first panel, participants discussed whether states have sovereign authority over end-of-life issues, or if the Controlled Substances Act gave the U.S. Attorney General authority over the use of prescription drugs for such uses. They also talked about whether the Constitution protected assisted suicide as an issue of religious freedom and whether a directive by the U.S. Attorney General on assisted suicide threatened states' rights. Members of the panel spoke about the U.S. Supreme Court case Gonzales v. Oregon, which…
Type: Media
Ending Hunger Now: A Challenge to Persons of Faith
Former presidential candidates George McGovern and Bob Dole and former seminary president Donald Messer spoke at the release of their book Ending Hunger Now: A Challenge to Persons of Faith, published by Fortress Press. The authors said that hunger is not just a problem for politicians but that all have an ethical and moral obligation to help people who are suffering. They also discussed how religious groups should draw on their own convictions and become more involved to help end world hunger. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media