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Homeland Security Funding
Representative Obey, the ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, talked about funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security and suggested that under-funding should be a major theme for Democratic Party members in the next Congress. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Campaign for Secularism in Iran
: Mr. Pahlavi spoke about a campaign to introduce secularism and democracy in Iran. Among the issues he addressed were popular movements in Iran, the need for regime change, and the role that the international community could play in encouraging democratic change. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
State Budget Deficits
Senator Monson talked about state revenues and state budget deficits, and how state budget deficits can be addressed. Following her prepared remarks, she responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Pakistan Relations
The Ambassador talked about U.S.-Pakistan relations, focusing on changes in the relationship after September 11. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of the Republican Party
Rep. Armey talked about the past, present, and future of the Republican Party. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Immigration Statistics
Panelists talked about the characteristics of the immigrant population which was estimated to be approximately 33 million legal and illegal immigrants. Among the issues they addressed were poverty, use of the welfare system, business ownership, and health insurance coverage. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Terrorism
Mr. Wiesel discussed the Holocaust, human rights, and his writing. He also talked about terrorism and the threat it posed to future peace. Following his remarks he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Elie Wiesel is the author of The Time of the Uprooted, The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn, The Accident, The Forgotten, All Rivers Run to the Sea: Memoirs, among others.
Type: Media
U.S.-Ukraine Relations
Ambassador Kostyantyn spoke to reporters about relations between the U.S. and Ukraine, recent political developments in the Ukraine, and allegations of arms sales to rogue nations. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Annual Fourth Estate Award
As part of a black-tie dinner, John Aubuchon presented the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award to Brian Lamb, the CEO of C-SPAN television networks. The award is for lifetime achievement in journalism. The speakers praised Mr. Lamb and talked about their experiences with him and about the history of the C-SPAN networks. Mr. Lamb also addressed the audience. He attributed the success of C-SPAN to journalists in the audience who agreed to be interviewed in the early days of C-SPAN and who let C-SPAN cameras into their events. He also thanked the C-SPAN employees who helped build the…
Type: Media
Senior Citizen's Issues
Mr. Novelli spoke about the growing numbers of older Americans and the potential impact of coming demographic changes. Among the topics he addressed were health care, workforce and retirement policy, and the future of Social Security. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media