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Annual Back-to-School Address
Secretary Paige spoke about the No Child Left Behind initiative, and discussed his accomplishments in improving education. He spoke of the importance of testing to properly identify educational problems. He talked about the difficulties of reaching disadvantaged students. Following his remarks, Secretary Paige responded to audience questions.
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Small Business Issues
Mr. Barreto spoke about small business concerns including health care issues, proposed tax credits and programs to provide health insurance, and implementing the plans. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Oklamoma City Bombing
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Commissioning New Performance in Today's Environment
Mr. Jones talked about the Wolftrap Foundation for the Performing Arts and about commissioning new performances in today's environment. After his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.
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Global Response to HIV/AIDS
Justice Cameron talked to reporters about living with AIDS and world response to the disease. Among the topics he addressed were the availability of pharmaceuticals, threats to African security, and prevention efforts. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
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International Human Rights
Cardinal McCarrick spoke about his experiences traveling around the world as a human rights advocate. Among the topics he addressed were the role of the church in advocating human rights, the need for human compassion, and levels of poverty around the world. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Third Party Issues
Mr. Nader spoke about two-party government, corporate lobbying efforts, and the need for strong third parties. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards
The former president presented the Gerald R. Ford Foundation Journalism Awards to correspondents from the Washington Post. Following the presentation he spoke about a variety of issues including the current Congressional agenda and the balance of power in the Senate. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Transportation Issues
Mr. Warrington spoke in support of federal funding for high-speed intercity rail travel. He also talked about increasing air and highway congestion and the need for more intermodal cooperation and funding. After his prepared remarks he answered audience questions.
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Airline Industry
Mr. Leonard talked about the airline industry from the perspective of a low-fare carrier. Among the topics he addressed were variations in fares by region, the state of competition in the industry, recent mergers, and the role of the federal government. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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