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U.S. Education System
Education experts and leaders talked about higher education accessibility and affordability and how to re-establish the United States as a global leader in education. Michael Crow moderated the panel sponsored by Arizona State University at the National Press Club.
Type: Media
Ray Mabus - State of the U.S. Navy
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus spoke about U.S. naval operations and challenges facing the service. One day after the ban prohibiting women from serving aboard submarines expired without formal objection from Congress, he outlined ways in which the Navy would begin integrating women on both missile carrying and attack submarines. He also talked about other issues facing the service such as improving weapons platforms, energy efficiency efforts, and naval operations associated with an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He responded to questions submitted from the audience.
Type: Media
Sander Levin on Economic Recovery
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Sander Levin talked about some of the legislative issues facing his committee, including taxes, trade, and the federal budget deficit. He took over the committee in March 2010 after Congressman Charlie Rangel stepped down from the post over an ethics probe. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Secretary Napolitano on Aviation Security
Janet Napolitano addressed the National Press Club about the state of the national and global aviation security systems. Secretary recently visited with peers in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, and talked about possible future aviation security priorities. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Dennis Quaid Remarks on Medical Errors
Dennis Quaid, whose newborn twins in 2007 received a near fatal hospital overdose of Heparin, talked about the prevention of potentially deadly medical errors. Mr. Quaid recently helped to launch a new National Alert Network for Serious Medication Errors (NAN) with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP). NAN would issue alerts of seriously harmful, or potentially serious medical errors and recommendations on preventing the same errors in the future. He and his wife also started The Quaid Foundation to raise public awareness about medical errors. Following his remarks he…
Type: Media
Future of Journalism and the Media
Rupert Murdoch talked about his perspectives on the future of journalism and the media. Marvin Kalb moderated.
Type: Media
Secretary Sebelius Remarks on Health Care Reform
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius outlined what is included in the recently passed health care reform legislation. She talked about what her agency is doing to implement it. She told about the new Web site, HealthReform.gov, which provides regular updates on reforms as they take effect. Following her money she responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Tax Collection
Doug Shulman talked about his role in overseeing the collection of $2.4 trillion in tax revenue. He also discussed changes to tax laws and how taxpayers can learn more about them. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Journalism in Iran
Iranian photojournalist Hasan Sarbakhshian spoke about why he was forced to flee Iran following the presidential elections in June 2009, and what journalists in Iran are now facing. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of the Republican Party
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey talked about the future of the Republican Party, and returning to its roots of financial conservatism. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media