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Journalism Ethics
Panelists talked about ethics in journalism. The journalists told stories of instances when they had kept secrets or chosen not to run certain stories. It was generally agreed that information which might put lives in jeopardy should not be revealed. They also talked about the recent controversy over Robert Novak's column, in which he identified CIA agent Valerie Plame. Mr. Kalb moderated the panel. Panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Newspapers
Mr. Ridder talked about newspapers and their current problems, including governmental, commercial, and internal. He talked about increased government secrecy and the USA Patriot Act, and about the Freedom of Information Act. He also talked about the economy and the decrease in advertising revenues for newspapers in the billions of dollars. After his remarks, he answered questions from audience members.
Type: Media
Intellectual Property Law
Senator Hatch spoke about intellectual property law and file sharing over the Internet. He also talked about the costs and potential penalties for copyright violations. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Railroad Transportation
Mr. Gunn talked about the operations and future of Amtrak. He discussed recent maintenance and service projects Amtrak had undertaken, and was optimistic about Amtrak's future and ability to run efficiently. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Education in America
Secretary Paige spoke about education reform efforts and the state of education in America. Among the issues he addressed were holding schools accountable and improved standards. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Funeral Service Practices
After an introduction by Ms. Pache, Mr. Spence talked about the National Funeral Directors Association, focusing on trends in the industry and a new enforceable professional code of conduct for members. The code of conduct and other changes were part of an effort to bolster consumer confidence in the funeral industry in the wake of a 2002 investigation at a crematorium in Noble, Georgia, which revealed hundreds of corpses scattered about the property. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Spence responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Madame Secretary
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discussed her book, Madam Secretary: A Memoir, with Sam Donaldson. She described her life, her political career, and the nomination process for cabinet secretaries. Former secretary Albright focused on her experiences as the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State. She held the post during the Clinton administration. Following the interview with Mr. Donaldson, she responded to questions from the audience. Madame Secretary is published by Miramax Books.
Type: Media
Federal Government Financial Condition
Mr. Walker talked about the financial condition and fiscal outlook for the federal government. Among the issues he addressed were the size of projected deficits, performance measurement practices, federal accounting and reporting practices, and the budget approval process. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Security Issues
Secretary Rumsfeld spoke about global efforts to combat terrorism, the status of military and reconstruction in Iraq, and his recent trip to the Persian Gulf region. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Foreign Policy
Senator Biden talked about the security of the United States, focusing on threats to U.S. national security and what foreign policies would best serve the country. He argued for a policy of "enlightened nationalism" that would recognize the value of international institutions and allies, but not shrink from the use of unilateral military force when necessary, and not yield when American security interests were at stake. The senator also accused the Bush administration of adhering to ideology instead of making decisions based purely on the facts of situations. Following prepared remarks,…
Type: Media