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Annual Back to School Speech
In his annual speech Secretary Riley talked about the state of U.S. schools and announced the publication of a report on schools. He also talked about his visits to rural schools. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Democracy at the State Level
Governor Townsend spoke about law making at the state level and the role of state government in problem solving. She also talked about some of the challenges facing state governments. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Nader Campaign Speech
Mr. Nader talked about legalizing hemp production. He said that he opposed plans by the Drug Enforcement Administration to list any product containing any level of the hallucinogenic THC in the same category as heroin or LSD. He also criticized the government for a raid on a South Dakota Indian reservation in which federal agents seized 2,000 industrial grade hemp plants. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Annual Labor Day Report
Secretary Herman talked with reporters and others about the annual "State of the American Work Force" report. She talked about the place of U.S. workers in the growing economy, unions, the minimum wage, and family needs. She responded to questions from the media. Ms. Phillips described her rise from unemployment to a skilled job through programs of the Labor Department.
Type: Media
Nothing Like It in the World
Mr. Ambrose talked about his book, Nothing Like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869, published by Simon and Schuster. After his prepared remarks, he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
How the Chinese People View America
The minister described the perception most Chinese people have of Americans. He expressed the hope of strengthening understanding between the people of the two countries. He described some of the history of China and answered questions from the audience. Translation into English was by translator.
Type: Media
U.S.-Israel Relations
Type: Media
U.S.-Mexico Relations
President-elect Fox talked about the state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico and about his goal to improve the Mexican economy. Among the issues he addressed were regional cooperation, eliminating the influence of drug cartels, and immigration policy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
State Records on Women's Health
Participants issued a report card on women's health efforts in each state and the federal government. The report examined areas such as access to health care, long term care, reproductive health programs, and mental health programs. They said the results were "seriously disappointing" since most programs did not emphasize wellness and preventative care. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Croatia Relations
President Mesic and Prime Minister Racan talked to reporters about efforts to build the Croatian economy. They also answered questions about stability in the Balkans, the future of Montenegro, and the levels of foreign investment in Croatia. Translation into English was performed by an interpreter.
Type: Media