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Secretary Duncan on Education Economic Stimulus Funds
Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke on education reform and how the Education Department would use economic stimulus funds. Among the topics he addressed were improving student performance, making schools more competitive, and infrastructure improvements. He also responded to questions.
Type: Media
Diabetes Research
Actor and advocate Mary Tyler Moore spoke about her work on behalf of diabetes research, prevention and education. She and other representatives of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation talked about the need for further funding, new developments in research, clinical trials being done, and the development of an artificial pancreas. Following their remarks they answered questions submitted by members of the audience. Topics included diabetes management, research, and Ms. Moore's acting career.
Type: Media
Secretary LaHood on Transportation Stimulus Projects
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood delivered the National Press Club luncheon address on his agency's dispersal of $48 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. he talked about specific cases of companies being impacted by the funding allocation. Secretary LaHood answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Energy and the Economy
John Rowe, Chairman and CEO of Exelon Corporation, delivered the National Press Club luncheon address on national energy policy in a time of economic uncertainty. He talked about his company's input on a comprehensive billed aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the future of the nuclear energy industry. He responded to questions from audience members.
Type: Media
The Crisis in Aviation
Sir Richard Branson spoke about the state of the airline industry, challenges posed by a weak economy, and competitive business practices. He focused on his opposition to a proposed merger between British Airways and American Airlines, and how some airline consolidation would ultimately hurt the industry. He responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson Remarks
Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, delivered remarks at the National Press Club. He spoke about the nation's traditional interest in baseball and recent controversies involving the use of steroids by professional and amateur players. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson was a special guest and spoke during the question period.
Type: Media
Economic Challenges Facing Libraries
Jim Rettig, president of the American Library Association, spoke about library operations and services during an economic recession. He outlined several ways in which libraries were responding to public needs, including providing access to computers. He also spoke about challenges facing libraries and the need for funding in hard economic times. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Situation in South Africa
F.W. de Klerk, Nobel laureate and former South African president, addressed the recent elections and the path South Africa has taken in the years since he and Nelson Mandela left office. He also talked about the state of the economy, race relations, and South Africa's place in the world. He responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Toby Keith on USO Tour
On the eve of his eighth United Service Organizations (USO) tour, the seventh to entertain military troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Toby Keith talked about his work with the USO and the military, his businesses, and other topics, including his treatment in the media and the polarization in American politics. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
International Monetary Fund Lending Programs
Dominique Strauss-Kahn spoke on new flexible lending programs and other efforts the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will use to help low-income countries through the deepest post-war recession. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media