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Army Manpower and Equipment Needs
General Casey talked about plans to meet the Army's manpower and equipment needs in Iraq and Afghanistan and its responsibilities in the U.S. and around the world. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Human Rights in China
Mr. T. Kumar, the advocacy director for Asia and the Pacific of Amnesty International USA released a report on the August 2008 Olympics in Beijing titled "China: Olympics Crackdown -- One Year Left to Fulfill Human Rights Promises." The report analyzed the state of human rights in China and trends since the Olympics were awarded to China in 2001. It also focused on promises given by Chinese officials while bidding for the games about improving human rights if they were awarded. In his remarks he spoke about media freedom, "re-education" through labor camps, China as the world's leading…
Type: Media
Presidential Debates
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talked about methods of improving presidential debates so that they offer thoughtful focus on the issues. He was introduced by Marvin Kalb, who had promoted the idea many years ago. Mr. Gingrich talked about a debate he had with former Governor Mario Cuomo at The Cooper Union in New York City on February 28, 2007, that was inspired by Harold Holzer and his scholarship on the debates of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Gingrich gave examples from historical and contemporary campaigns. He answered questions submitted by members of the audience. The program begins…
Type: Media
Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics
Senator Joe Biden talked about his book Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, published by Random House. He talked about his family and his experience in public service. Senator Biden also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience about current political issues.
Type: Media
No Child Left Behind Act Reauthorization
House Education Committee Chairman George Miller talked about the future of the No Child Left Behind Act. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns talked about the farm bill and agriculture policy. He focused on ways current legislation answered the administration's call for needed reforms. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Africa Policy
First Lady Laura Bush gave a speech titled, "Why Africa." She talked about her recent trip to Africa and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Satellite Radio Merger
Mel Karmazin, CEO of Sirius Satellite Radio, talked about his company's proposed merger with XM Satellite Radio. Karmazin would become CEO of the combined company if the merger was successful. The merger faced significant hurdles. There were concerns that it would be anti-competitive and broadcasters and some consumer groups are lining up against it. He also talked about the future of telecommunications and answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Military Issues
General James Conway, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps spoke about military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Among the topics he addressed were security challenges faced in the region, training national military and security forces, future threats to regional stability, and U.S. military equipment and personnel performance in the theaters of operation. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Role of Private Equity
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow spoke about the role of private equity in U.S. manufacturing and the global economy. He responded to questions submited by members of the audience. Former Secretary Snow is chairman of Cerberus Capital Management LP, a New York hedge-fund and private-equity manager which is buying an 80.1 percent stake in Chrysler for $7.4 billion from DaimlerChrysler AG. He talked about Chrysler's return to U.S. ownership and what it means to the North American automotive industry.
Type: Media