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Nuclear Power Plant Security
Mr. Meserve talked about safety and security at nuclear power plants, the threat of terrorist attacks, and existing precautions and regulations to ensure power plant safety in the event of catastrophic events. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Outlook for 2002
Senator Kennedy talked about responses to September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., economic stimulus, education, health care, and the Democratic agenda. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Black Hawk Down Discussion
Participants talked about the upcoming movie Black Hawk Down and the 1993 battle for Mogadishu, Somalia portrayed in the movie that resulted in the death of 18 American soldiers. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
American Medicine and Public Health
Mr. Fauci talked about recent anthrax mail attacks and how they had altered American medicine and public health. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Causes of Chronic Poverty
Mr. Vitillo talked about child poverty in the U.S. Among the topics he addressed were the demographics of child poverty, the impact of Welfare to work programs, and programs to help families living in poverty. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
Sacred Places, Civic Purposes
Mr. Dionne moderated a discussion on the role of faith-based institutions in America. Recently, Mr. Dionne co-edited a book on the topic titled Sacred Places, Civic Purposes, published by Brookings Institution Press. The participants in the discussion include a number of contributors to the book.
Type: Media
Women's Role in Afghanistan
Dr. Samar spoke about the plight of women in Afghanistan, rebuilding the country following the fall of the Taliban regime, and the future needs of women in the country. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Women's Rights in Wartime
Ms. Gandy spoke about women's rights as the U.S. engaged in a war on terrorism. Among the topics she addressed were various reactions to the September 11 terrorist attacks, preserving civil liberties, and military women's issues. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Life After September 11th
Ms. Hawn, spokesman for the Words Can Heal organization, talked about American reaction to September 11 terrorist attacks and said that citizens should use the occasion and ensuing national unity to adopt a more civil form of speech. Following her remarks she and Rabbi Katsof answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Russia and the War on Terrorism
Mr. Khrushchev talked about Russia's role in international efforts to combat terrorism. He also talked about former relations between Russia and Western powers, previous Russian military actions, and the unique nature of war in Afghanistan. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media