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Haiti Earthquake One Year Later
Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern talked about the progress and challenges in Haiti one year after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed an estimated 230,000 people, injured 300,000, and left 2 million homeless.
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Muhtar Kent Remarks
Muhtar Kent talked about Coca Cola's turnaround potential for the North American market, where sales volume rose 2 percent in the third quarter. The increase was just the second quarterly hike for the continent since 2007. Note: This video may not yet be available. If you are unable to play it, please try back later.
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Energy and Climate Policy
Dr. Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy, will talk about accelerating innovation to help meet our energy and climate goals at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, November 29. As United States Secretary of Energy, Chu, is charged with helping implement President Obama’s agenda to invest in clean and renewable energy, end the nation’s addiction to foreign oil and address the global climate crisis. Chu was co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1997. Prior to his appointment, Chu was director of DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and professor of physics and molecular and cell biology…
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Child Hunger in the U.S.
Jeff Bridges talked about a new effort to end childhood hunger in America by 2015. Mr. Bridges is the national spokesperson for Share Our Strength's "No Kid Hungry Campaign." Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience.
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Islam and Women's Rights
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, author of Nomad: From Islam to America—A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations, spoke about women and followers of Islam.
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Condoleezza Rice Remarks
Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice talked about her new book Condoleezza Rice: A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me, about her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. Following her remarks, she answered written questions from the audience.
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State of the U.S. Air Force
Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz talked about efforts to maintain the Air Force in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also talked about recent moves by Defense Secretary Gates to reduce military spending.
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Global Financial Markets and Economic Growth
Brian Moynihan talked about the new financial regulations laws and the state of the global economy. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to written questions from audience members.
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U.S. Public Health and Safety
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, M.D., will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, October 6. The second woman to be named FDA Commissioner in the Agency’s history, she brings an extensive and intensive background in infectious disease, bioterrorism, and health policy to the position. The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for protecting the public health by (1) assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food…
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2010 Midterm Elections
Senators Robert Menendez and John Cornyn, respective chairs of the National Democratic and Republican Senatorial Committees, talked about their parties' Senate candidates, strategy, and fundraising efforts for midterm elections. Theu also talked about President Obama’s campaign fundraising plans and the impact of the tea party movement. Following their prepared remarks, they responded to written questions from members of the audience.
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