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2003 Pulitzer Prize Journalism Winners
The Pulitzer Prize in Journalism winners talked about their backgrounds and described their winning articles and how they came to write them. Mr. Alexander, a Pulitzer Prize judge, moderated the discussion.
Type: Media
The Media's View of the African Continent
Journalists talked about media coverage of events in Africa. Among the topics they addressed were the depictions of violence and war on the continent, the lack of coverage on underlying causes of conflict, social and political issues throughout Africa, editorial decision making, and the recent focus on events in Liberia. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
FDA Enforcement Standards
Dr. McClellan talked about the role of the FDA in protecting the public health, and FDA enforcement standards. New challenges facing the FDA included the increasing number and complexity of products, and the threat of terrorism. FDA initiatives included using clear and consistent guidelines, incorporating the latest scientific innovations, pooling resources with other agencies and organizations, and deterring non-compliance through prosecution and punishment. Following prepared remarks, Dr. McClellan responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Reporting on Weapons of Mass Destruction
Participants talked about media coverage of the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were government claims on Iraqi weapons programs prior to military action against Iraq, the status of weapons investigations in Iraq, and the manner in which the media reported stories on Iraqi weapons programs. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Issues
Senator Lieberman talked about his presidential campaign and the direction of the Democratic Party. He warned against selecting a candidate that embraced the left wing of the party, saying that such a move would lead the party "back to the political wilderness for a long time." He also criticized several Bush administration policies. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Corporate Governance
Chairman Donaldson talked about corporate governance, one year after the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The law, the largest overhaul of business practices since the 1930s, places strict rules on the accounting industry and punishes executives for defrauding investors. Chairman Donaldson talked about the factors that caused recent corporate scandals, including the bursting of the stock market bubble, erosion of basic business principles, lack of fairness and integrity in the IPO market, and the focus on short-term, uninterrupted earnings growth to determine the health of a company. He…
Type: Media
Iraqi Reconstruction and Stabilization
Mr. Bremer talked about reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were conditions in the country, threats to security, and the state of the infrastructure. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Tribute to President Gerald Ford
The speakers talked about President Ford, and many reminisced about their experiences with him. The former president talked about the value of journalism to America, and presented the Gerald R. Ford Foundation annual journalism awards. Bob Woodward and Dan Balz of The Washington Post received the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency. Greg Jaffe of The Wall Street Journal received the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense. President Ford celebrated his 90th birthday five days before this event.
Type: Media
California Governor Recall Effort
Mrs. Davis answered questions from Washington-based reporters from California about the efforts to recall Governor Davis. Among the topics she addressed were the motives for the recall drive, budget deficits, and the California political process.
Type: Media
Medical Liability Issues
Dr. Palmisano talked about medical liability, the rising costs of health care and malpractice insurance, physicians leaving their practices, and proposed legislation to limit the amount of penalties in malpractice lawsuits. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media