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Michael Steele on Health Care Legislation
Michael Steele spoke about his perspective on President Obama's initiative to provide health care coverage for all Americans. In his remarks he stated that President Obama's proposals will hurt the economy and force people to drop their current coverage, and are a "dangerous experiment." He asserted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other Democratic Congressional leaders, and the president form a "cabal" who want government-run health care. Mr. Steele responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. Question topics included the Republican alternative plan.
Type: Media
Prosecuting Hate Crimes
Morris Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center delivered remarks on the recent upsurge in hate crimes and extremist activities. He talked about his group's legal efforts to hold certain groups accountable for violent acts committed by their members. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by members of the audience. Topics included the effect of the economic downturn on hate groups and international terrorism versus domestic terrorism.
Type: Media
Admiral Mike Mullen on U.S. National Security
Admiral Mike Mullen spoke about national security challenges. AMong the topics he addressed were U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Iranian nuclear aspirations, and revitalizing the armed forces after several years of war. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Smithsonian Institution and New Technology
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Wayne Clough talked about how the Smithsonian Institution is using new technology. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Regulatory Reform
Robert Herz delivered remarks on regulatory reform in the financial markets. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Stan Kasten on Washington Nationals Baseball Team
Stan Kasten, who helped build the Atlanta Braves' dynasty and is trying to do the same with the Washington Nationals baseball team, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Kasten is president of the Nationals, now in their fifth season in the nation's capital. The Nats are in last place in the National League's Eastern Division, though Kasten has preached patience as the team builds up its farm system, the same method he used with the Braves before they ran off an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles.
Type: Media
Protests in Iran
: Iran's former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, an advocate of a campaign for civil disobedience against the clerical regime, spoke about recent events and protests in Iran. He advocated a secular, parliamentary, and democratic political system in Iran. He also warned that the defeat of the movement protesting the outcome of presidential elections would not only threaten global stability but could lead to nuclear war. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Marine Corps Operations
Gen. Conway delivered the luncheon address to the National Press Club. He talked about the role of the Marine Corp in the modern Armed Forces, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the military conditions in Pakistan. He answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Professional Journalism
David Simon, journalist and creator of the HBO drama, The Wire, spoke about the future of professional journalism. Among the topics he addressed were his own experiences as a beat reporter for the Baltimore Sun, the state of the newspaper industry, and media ethics. Mr. Simon answered questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Cheney Remarks at Gerald Ford Journalism Awards
Vice President Dick Cheney spoke and answered questions during the annual journalism awards presentation luncheon for the Gerald R. Ford Foundation. Among the topics he addressed were interrogation techniques authorized by the Bush administration for detained prisoners, criticisms of the Bush administration's policy toward Iraq, the bankruptcy filed General Motors, and the future legality of same-sex marriages.
Type: Media