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Women's Health
Fran Drescher talked about her career and her fight against cancer. The award-winning actress, a survivor of uterine cancer, is the president and founder of "The Cancer Schmancer Movement." She was instrumental in winning passage of the first Gynecological Cancer Education and Awareness Act and as the U.S. State Department Special Envoy for Women's Health she works to ensure that all women worldwide with cancer are diagnosed at stage one, when it is most curable. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Fran Drescher is the author of Cancer Schmancer (Warner Books; May…
Type: Media
Douglas Shluman on Federal Tax Collection
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Douglas Shulman talked about how his agency is handling tax collections amid economic turmoil. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Transatlantic Cooperation
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, gave a talk titled "Peace Is a Question of Will." President Ahtisaari explained how to enhance transatlantic co-operation in peace-building. He reflected on the central role of the U.S. and transatlantic co-operation to solve conflicts and build peace. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
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Journalism and Social Media
A panel discussion examined the pros and cons of the new social media phenomenon which was transforming the way journalists work. The panelists debated if Twitter and other such mediums are more a distraction than real communication or if they are the way of the future. Rick Dunham moderated. John Blossom is the author of Content Nation: Surviving and Thriving as Social Media Changes Our Work, Our Lives and Our Future (Wiley; new edition January 9, 2009). Patrick Gavin, who tweets for Politico, wrote the article, "10 Most Influential Twitterers in Washington."
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Alma Powell on Youth Assistance Programs
Alma Powell, national chair of America's Promise Alliance, talked about the challenges facing the nation's youth and remedies to reverse the high school dropout crisis. Mrs. Powell cited newly released data on high school graduation rates of the nation's largest cities and the adverse impact low graduation rates have on the nation's economic and national security. She also discussed the important role that service plays in helping young people and reflected on how she and her husband General Colin Powell have spent decades working to engage every sector of society to improve the lives of…
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Future of Journalism
Journalism executives discussed the future of journalism in a fast-changing environment and how they plan to guide an industry in transition. Martin Kalb moderated. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience of college students and industry professionals at the National Press Club.
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America's National Parks
Terrence Jones spoke on "A Case for America's National Parks Through the Artist's Lens." Topics included arts funding and the future of the national parks. Mr. Jones responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
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Public Broadcasting and Commercial Media
Vivian Schiller, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talked about lessons public broadcasting could learn from commercial media and vice versa. Among the topics she addressed were business structure, development and incorporation of new technologies, and understanding the listening audience. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
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Energy Policy Alternatives
Fred Smith talked about the relationship between volatile energy prices and the U.S. economic downturn. He also discussed a new study that forecasts the long-term economic impact of policies proposed by the council to increase energy security. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. This speech was titled: "Confronting the Energy Threat: Electrification of Transportation as the Path Toward a Stronger Economy and Enhanced National Security."
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Economic Stimulus Legislation
The panel talked about the potential impact of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on state and local governments. They talked about the mechanisms of money allocations to the state programs and the restrictions that states had in spending the stimulus funds, including statements on the regulatory scheme for ensuring correct usage of the funds. The panel answered questions from the audience. The panelists collectively briefed the National Governors Association after their presentation.
Type: Media