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Federal Reserve Financial Assistance Programs
Chairman Bernanke outlined initiatives to better inform the public on the range of programs associated with the financial crisis. In his remarks he said the Federal Reserve was taking on relatively little risk of financial loss with its $2 trillion in programs to make credit more widely available, promised that the central bank would become more transparent about its actions, and would unveil a new Web site to consolidate information. He answered questions submitted by members of the audience following his remarks.
Type: Media
The Fight Against Cancer
Dr. John Mendelsohn spoked about cancer research and public policy. Topics included what causes cancer, new treatments, preventing and predicting the risk of cancer, and the need for more human resources. Dr. Mendelsohn responded to questions from the audience after his remarks.
Type: Media
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Singer, songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton talked about the 75th anniversary celebration of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for which she is the ambassador. She sang and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Topics included her life and career.
Type: Media
Republican Senate Agenda
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke at the National Press Club about bipartisanship in Congress and his party's priorities. He responded to questions submitted by audience members following his remarks.
Type: Media
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Gaza
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni spoke about the prospects for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip. She responded to questions from reporters at the National Press Club.
Type: Media
U.S. Energy Policy
James Mulva talked about opportunities in the U.S. at the start of a new administration to tackle energy security and climate change. He urged the new president and Congress to make addressing climate change a priority even as they focus on economic concerns and stabilizing financial markets. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. ConocoPhillips is the only U.S. based energy company in the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, which pushes for national legislation requiring reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Type: Media
The Economy and Capital Markets
Bob Greifeld talked about the turmoil in the financial markets and offered an assessment of the future of the equities market. He also spoke on the need for more transparency and modernization. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street
Michael Davis talked about and read from his book Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street (Viking; December 26, 2008). The book tells the story of the creation and the history of Sesame Street, a program that revolutionized the way education was presented to children on television since its first episode aired on November 10, 1969. He recounts that this popular culture landmark was inspired by the civil rights movement and survived political attempts to cut off its funding. Mr. Davis responded to questions from the audience after his remarks. Michael Davis was a senior editor and…
Type: Media
Modifications to the Retirement Saving System
Paul Schott Stevens talked about proposals to modify America's retirement saving system in response to current market conditions, and new research on Americans' attitudes toward 401(k)s. Mr. Stevens released a white paper based on the Investment Company Institute's survey research, in which Americans indicated that they believe in the 401(k) system and reject proposals to change the tax or investment approach to 401(k)s. Mr. Stevens responded to questions from the reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
Economic Crisis
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman talked about the country's economic crisis. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Paul Krugman is a columnist for the New York Times and also teaches economics at Princeton University.
Type: Media