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Regulation of Securities
Mr. Spitzer talked about the government's role in consumer protection and regulation of business accounting and the securities industry. He also talked about his experiences as New York attorney general in prosecuting corporate crime. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience, including one or two questions about the privatization of Social Security.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Policy Agenda
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid talked about the upcoming State of the Union address and the Democratic Agenda. Among the issues they addressed were national security, proposed Social Security reform, and the need to confront the urgent challenges facing the nation at home and abroad. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
2004 Pulitzer Prize Winners
Writers, photographers and cartoonists who were awarded a 2004 Pulitzer Prize talked about the techniques and career investment that helped them win that honor. They also talked about the state of journalism and several recent questions about journalistic ethics. They also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Social Security Reform
Participants spoke about the future of the Social Security system and plans to introduce reforms in the second Bush administration. Among the topics they addressed were partial privatization of the program, the fiscal stability of the system, the rates of payroll taxes, the budget process and past efforts at reform. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Second Term Presidency
Participants talked about second term presidencies, the traditional problems in enacting ambitious proposals during a second term, past second term presidencies, and the Bush administration's agenda for a second term. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Tsunami Detection and Warning System
Officials talked about the operation of tsunami detection and warning systems deployed in the Pacific and the potential implementation of similar systems to ensure a global detection capability. The subject was of renewed interest following a devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Competition For Congress
Participants talked about the impact of campaign finance reform legislation on the 2004 presidential elections, the political process in general, and forms of issue advocacy. The panel focused on the operations and functioning of Congressional races. They also talked about the initial stages of a study on the project. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Advocacy Groups
Participants talked about the impact of campaign finance reform legislation on the 2004 presidential elections, the political process in general, and forms of issue advocacy. The panel focused on the operations and functioning of specific advocacy groups. They also talked about the initial stages of a study on the project. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Campaign Finance Reform
Participants talked about the impact of campaign finance reform legislation on the 2004 presidential elections, the political process in general, and forms of issue advocacy. The panel focused on the operations and functioning of the national political parties. They also talked about the initial stages of a study on the project. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
George vs. George
Ms. Schanzer was interviewed about her book George vs. George: The Revolutionary War as Seen by Both Sides, published by National Geographic Library. This 64-page book is intended for grades 3-6.
Type: Media