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Virtual Campaigning and the Media
A panel discussion was held on the way Internet sources like YouTube and Google are changing the way voters learn about their candidates and what the national political parties are doing to adapt. Jessica Brady moderated.
Type: Media
The Newseum and the Free Press
Charles Overby talked about Washington's newly re-opened Newseum and the latest free press issues. He also talked about how the Newseum ties together with the nonpartisan Freedom Forum's goal of educating the public about the First Amendment. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Immigration and Latino Voters
Janet Murguia talked about how the immigration issue could affect Latino voters. Issues included scapegoating immigrants as an issue in upcoming congressional races. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Press Club 100th Anniversary Celebration
The National Press Club held a centennial gala to mark its 100th year. Bob Edwards spoke about the press club and the changes in the journalism industry over the past 100 years. The president of Aviva Corporation spoke after receiving the NPC's Founders Award.
Type: Media
History of the Washington Press Corps
Donald Ritchie talked about the history of the press corps as part of the National Press Club's centennial birthday celebration. Topics included reporting in Washington, the changes from the early days of radio to today's Internet, the history of the press galleries in the U.S. Capitol, and women's belated membership in the press club. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Ritchie is the author of Reporting From Washington: The History of the Washington Press Corps, published by Oxford University Press in 2006. The book covers the last 70 years of the U.S. press…
Type: Media
Future of American Health Care
Dr. Denis Cortese talked about the problems with the current health care system in America and how it should be overhauled. He talked about the different components that make up a functioning health care system, what the goals of that system should be, and how they can be achieved. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Healthful Activity
Acting Surgeon General Galson and Eli Manning, a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, announced the launch of the National President's Challenge to encourage Americans to lead healthier lives by being more active. Manning is quarterback for the New York Giants and won the Super Bowl this year. Mr. Manning also talked about football. After their presentation they responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Society and the Arts in the 21st Century
Terrence Jones of Wolf Trap Foundation brought special guest Marvin Hamlisch with him for a special presentation. Each year Mr. Jones brings the Wolf Trap summer schedule with him. He and Mr. Hamlisch talked about the role of arts in education and the environment. Mr. Hamlisch performed some of his music on the piano. They responded to questions submitted by audience members. The program begins abruptly and is missing approximately 8 minutes at the beginning.
Type: Media
Two Weeks of Life
Eleanor Clift, author of Two Weeks of Life: A Memoir of Love, Death and Politics, recounted the two weeks in March 2005 when she was covering the Teri Schiavo story while attending to her husband, Tom Brazaitis, who was dying of cancer. Ms. Clift relayed her reportage on the Schiavo controversy while reflecting on her husband's death. She responded to questions from audience members.
Type: Media
Food and Drug Administration
Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach talked about the challenges facing the Food and Drug Administration in a rapidly changing world. He specifically addressed advances in science and technology as well as globalization, saying the agency is at a turning point. After his prepared remarks he responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media