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American Defense Needs and Priorities
Secretary Cheney's appearance came as Congress considered the 1991 defense budget. The administration's defense budget request had been criticized for increasing spending in the wake of improved relations with the Soviet Union. Cheney acknowledged the possibility of "victory in the cold war" but argued against "radical reductions" in military spending.
Type: Media
Situation in Panama
The Panamanian vice president's appearance came four months after the U.S. invasion of Panama and one week after the president of Panama, Guillermo Endara, had ended a 13-day hunger strike. The Panamanian president's hunger strike ended when President Bush introduced a $570 million Panamanian aid plan to Congress.
Type: Media
Senior Citizens & the 1988 Presidential Election
The oldest member of Congress, currently serving his 13th term in the House, Mr. Pepper discusses ways to motivate the elderly to vote in the presidential election and the roles that older citizens play in the selection process.
Type: Media
Forum on Families & Working Parents
The first in a series of family issues forums features Sen. Hatch and Rep. Schroeder presenting their views on child care. Hatch recently introduced the Child Care Services Improvement Act in the Senate. The act proposes 375 million dollars in federal support for child care. Rep. Schroeder supports the $2.5 billion Act for Better Child Care, which was recently introduced in the House.
Type: Media
Social & Political Situation in South Africa
The Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and Nobel laureate discusses the role of U.S., British, and German support of South African apartheid. Earlier in the day Rev. Tutu had briefed the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which recently approved legislation instituting sanctions against South Africa.
Type: Media
U.S.-East German Relations
The chairman of East Germany's Committee for Foreign Affairs discusses his country's foreign policy, which includes calling for a nuclear-free zone in Europe. Mr. Axen also discusses U.S. economic claims against the German Democratic Republic. Mr. Axen, who was in the country to meet with Secretary of State Shultz, is the highest ranking East German official to visit the U.S.
Type: Media
International Trade
The first Conservative prime minister of Finland since World War II speaks in favor of international free trade. He also discusses the effects on international trade of the U.S. trade and budget deficits.
Type: Media
Do the Media Elect the President?
The panel was part of a series of seminars co-sponsored by the National Press Club and the Smithsonian Institution. The full title was "Does the Media Elect the President? Candidates and the Press." Monroe was the moderator. One topic discussed by the panel was the media's inattention to substantive issues during a campaign. Also discussed were the advantages and disadvantages of using polls. The panelists criticized the built-in biases of the media including the need to sensationalize news, the assumptions made by editors that some candidates are not viable, and the media's attention to…
Type: Media
Soviet Defense, Society & Economy
The former U.N. ambassador discusses the deterioration of the Soviet economy and quotes new statistics showing a greater percentage of Soviet GNP going to the military than had been thought. Noting that Soviet arms continue to flow to Afghanistan and Nicaragua, Kirkpatrick recommends proceeding carefully in building a relationship with the U.S.S.R.
Type: Media
Child Care
The labor secretary highlights the recommendations of a child care task force she formed in January 1988. The task force looked at the roles of business, unions, and federal, state, and local governments.
Type: Media