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Policy Agenda for the 111th Congress
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about the results of the 2008 elections and the agenda for the incoming 111th Congress. He argued that both Republicans and Democrats would have to govern from the center because of the many moderates elected in the past two elections. Topics included how to achieve congressional agenda items while keeping fiscal responsibility a priority.
Type: Media
Arts Education
Marin Alsop, the first woman to lead a major symphony, talked about her background and arts education. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Turkey Strategic Partnership
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked about the future of Turkey-U.S. relations and cooperation, his country's position on global economic engagement, Turkey's role as an emerging market economy, and Turkey's contribution to regional and global peace and stability. He answered questions from the audience. The Prime Minister's remarks were translated into English.
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2008 Presidential Election
The chairmen of the Democratic and the Republican National Committees talked about the results of the 2008 presidential election and the future of their parties. Among the topics they addressed were campaign organization, the impact of issues such as the economy, and governing in the new Congress. They responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
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Future of Wireless Communication
Dan Hesse talked about the future of wireless communication. He discussed how wireless is evolving beyond voice and how new applications would bring added complexity and create challenges for customers and carriers alike. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Billy Joel Speaks on Celebrity Endorsements
Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Billy Joel talked about his career and played some of his songs. He spoke about celebrity endorsements of political candidates. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Senatorial Elections
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Charles Schumer and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Ensign talked about the 2008 Senate elections. They responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
The Future of Journalism
Dan Rather, representatives from the Associated Press (AP) and the New York Times, and a journalism professor participated in a panel discussion on the future of journalism. Topics included the increasing reliance on AP stories, the decline of network news, the commitment of ownership to public interest, bloggers, and the difference in media coverage between the 2008 election and previous elections. Panelists responded to audience members' questions following their remarks. Gil Klein moderated. This program of the National Press Club Centennial Forum on the First Amendment, Freedom of the…
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Allegations of Fraudulent Voter Registrations
Former Senators Danforth and Rudman, co-chairs of the McCain-Palin 2008 Honest and Open Election Committee, argued that fraudulent voter registrations are disrupting the political system. They also discussed the role of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) and Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's ties to the group.
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Campaign 2008 Congressional Races
Representative Chris Van Hollen, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and Representative Thomas Davis, former chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, talked about the 2008 congressional elections. Representative Van Hollen talked about the advantage, unexpected by historical cycles, that Democratic candidates were seen to have during the upcoming 2008 election. He talked about the legislative successes and failures of the Democratic party. Representative Davis talked about the Democratic record on deregulation, and the way the prominent issue of the…
Type: Media