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Endangered Species
Ms. Powers spoke about illegal commercial hunting activities and their impact on endangered species populations. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Competition in the Broadband Industry
Mr. Whitacre spoke about the state of competition in the telecommunication industry and the introduction of broadband technology. Among the topics he addressed were the impacts of regulation on competition, consumer access to various forms of broadband communication, and potential legislation to encourage more competition. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of the Teamsters Union
Mr. Hoffa talked about the future of unions in the United States and his efforts to strengthen the Teamsters Union. Topics included federal labor policy, the need for members to vote in local and national elections, and the possibility of adding UPS employees as members of the Teamsters Union. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Estate Taxes
Mr. Gates spoke in opposition to elimination of estate taxes. He said that very few people pay the tax, efforts to repeal the tax were the result of wealthy self-interest, and that the tax encouraged charitable giving. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Historic Preservation
Mr. Moe talked about the role of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and about recent acquisitions and future plans. After his prepared remarks he answered audience questions.
Type: Media
Future of Russian Free Press
Mr. Gusinsky talked about the state of the free press in Russia and the recent takeover of his independent television station by a state-owned energy company. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. Translation into English was performed by an interpreter.
Type: Media
Election Reform
Ms. Brazile spoke about her experiences in the closely contested 2000 election, election reform, and levels of political participation. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Character Education
Ms. Baraquio spoke about the need to develop an education policy which builds and develops character. Among the issues she addressed were recent violent incidents involving children, the apparent lack of civility among Americans, and programs designed to instill good character. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
A Different Drummer: Thirty Years with Ronald Reagan
Mr. Deaver discussed his book A Different Drummer: My Thirty Years With Ronald Reagan, published by HarperCollins. Mr. Deaver first met Ronald Reagan during his 1966 campaign for governor of California and eventually became President Reagan's deputy chief of staff during both terms in office. The author talked about his experiences with President Reagan, both professionally and personally. After his presentation, Mr. Deaver answered questions from members of the audience and signed copies of his book.
Type: Media
Baseball Hall of Fame
Mr. Petroskey talked about the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, and a planned Hall of Fame traveling exhibition and associated book to be published by the National Geographic Society. He described the organization of the Hall of Fame and its funding. He told some of the stories of players and of Hall of Fame visitors. After his prepared remarks he answered audience questions.
Type: Media