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Internal Revenue Service Future
Mr. Rossotti spoke about Internal Revenue Service accountability. He focused on how the IRS could be more helpful both to individual taxpayers thorough customer service and to taxpayers as a group through fairness. He outlined some of the changes which he has instituted and commented on some remaining challenges. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Postal Service Anti-Competitive Practices
Mr. Kelly spoke about U.S. Postal Services practices which inhibit competition in the delivery industry. He said that Congress should change the law so that the Postal Service operates under the same laws as other delivery services. He also stated that the Postal Service would not be very competitive if it did not have the assistance of various monopoly advantages, such as first class postage. He also took questions from audience members.
Type: Media
Postal Service Future
Mr. Runyon, who is retiring on June 1, spoke about the future of the United States Postal Service. He said that the monopoly of the postal service will become increasingly irrelevant as communication modes expand and that the service must adjust to these market-driven demands. He also said that Congress should free the agency from regulations to allow it to compete with other shipping companies by moving rates and offering more services. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience, several of which focused on accusations of monopoly behavior by James Kelly, the CEO of UPS.
Type: Media
Lebanese Economy
Minister Jaber spoke about the economic reconstruction of Lebanon. He spoke about the variety of economic investment opportunities in Lebanon and his visit with U.S. economic leaders on increasing U.S. investment in Lebanon. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Presidential South American Trip
Mr. McLarty spoke about President Clinton's upcoming trip to Chile for the Summit of the Americas. He talked about the agenda for the meeting, including agreements on child education and the maintenance of the rule of law and freedom of expression. He also said that while fast-track trade negotiating authority would be necessary to implement new free trade agreements, it was not immediately required to continue the negotiations for a free trade zone by 2005. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Tobacco Settlement Pullout
After his speech, Mr. Goldstone talked briefly with reporters. He said he was planning to talk to other industry leaders about their opinions on the tobacco legislation and that his company would continue to defend itself on this issue.
Type: Media
Mutual Fund Fees and Disclosures
Type: Media
Macedonia and European Stability
Mr. Crvenkovski discussed the situation in the Balkans, including the independence of the Republic of Macedonia, and the situation in Kosovo. He outlined potential solutions to the situation, including possible deployment of additional United Nations peacekeepers and international observers.
Type: Media
Preventing Teen Pregnancy
Ms. Fonda talked about her efforts to advise young people about the prevention of adolescent pregnancy. She talked about the problem of teenage pregnancy and describes how her organization helps educate adolescents in Georgia. Following her presentation, Ms. Fonda answered questions from the audience on a wide variety of topics. This program has a period of audio difficulty.
Type: Media
President of Ireland
President McAleese talked to reporters about the Good Friday Agreement, and the possibility of real peace in Northern Ireland.
Type: Media