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The U.S. Economy
Secretary Summers spoke about efforts to keep the nation's economic growth going, the budget surplus, and the congressional budget plans. He also answered audience questions.
Type: Media
Agricultural Biotechnology
Governor Vilsack and Governor Schafer spoke about using biotechnology to help increase crop yields and to increase the nutritional value of crops while helping protect the environment. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Homeless Veterans
Ms. French spoke about her work on behalf of veterans. She concentrated on the problems of homeless veterans and called for better assistance programs. In particular she called for improved education programs, including an expansion of the GI Bill. After her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Russian-American Relations
Foreign Minister Ivanov spoke about recent Russian presidential elections, the war in Chechnya, the state of Russian economic reform, and the Antiballistic Missile Treaty. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. Translation into English was performed by a translator.
Type: Media
Democracy Derailed
Mr. Broder talked about his book Democracy Derailed: Initiative Campaigns and the Power of Money, published by Harcourt Brace. The book looks at the history of the ballot initiative, which is available in 24 states allowing voters to decide directly on issues ranging from physician assisted suicide to bilingual education and tax reform. After his remarks Mr. Broder answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Middle East Peace Process
Mr. Iraiqat spoke about the status of peace negotiations between Israel and Palestinian authorities and answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Politics and Pollution
Panelists discussed environmental issues in the upcoming elections. Among the issues discussed were water pollution and global warming. They discussed if and why these issues are still important to voters. They also responded to audience comments and questions.
Type: Media
What the World Bank and IMF Really Do
Participants spoke about the operation of the World Bank and international Monetary fund. They defended the organizations against arguments by protestors that they were detrimental to developing countries. Following their comments they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
American-Cuban Relations
Mr. Machin spoke about U.S.-Cuba relations and about Cuban politics. He highlighted recent changes in Cuba including constitutional acceptance of religion, increased diplomatic ties to foreign nations, and greater freedom of association between Cubans and expatriate Cubans. After his remarks he answered questions about various issues including free speech in Cuba, immigration issues, and an ongoing dispute over returning Elian Gonzalez to his Cuban father.
Type: Media
U.S. Leadership in Advancing International Trade
Mr. Moore spoke about the role of the United States in the global economy. He said that the U.S. played a vital role in strengthening economies in developing countries and would play an even more vital role in introducing information technology in developing economies. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media