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Special Interests and Presidential Candidates
Mr. Lewis released a report detailing the major contributors to presidential campaigns and outlining public policy favors performed by the candidates for the contributing organizations. He talked about his book, The Buying of the President. After his comments he answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Keeping Kids Safe
Ms. Brown spoke about efforts to enforce toy safety guidelines and monitor and monitor the safety of products designed for children. After her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Year 2000 Readiness
Mr. Koskinen spoke about efforts to protect America's infrastructure from any potential computer problems resulting from the date change on January 1, 2000. He said that government agencies, business and industry were largely ready for any problems and had contingency plans in place. He also talked about the role of the information coordination center in combating any problems which do arise. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. This program ends abruptly and is missing approximately three minutes at the end.
Type: Media
Urban Education
Mr. Price talked about the implementation of higher standards in America's public schools. He stressed that higher standards are needed but they should not be implemented until efforts have been made to achieve the higher standards. He focused on the efforts of the Urban League to promote higher academic standards among urban children. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Spinal Cord Injuries
Mr. Reeve spoke about his struggle to overcome a spinal cord injury, new technologies to assist those with such injuries, and the need for further research in the field. After his remarks he answered questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Homelessness Issues
Mrs. Gore spoke about several programs designed to relieve the problems of homelessness, especially for those who are mentally ill. She concentrated on ways federal assistance could be directed to local groups and authorities to combat the problem. After her remarks she answered questions from the audience about her speech and the upcoming presidential campaign.
Type: Media
Presidential Campaigns
Mayor Webb called on presidential candidates to work closely with mayors around the country to build platforms addressing several urban issues including better gun control legislation, economic development, affordable housing, and improving education. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
World Trade Organization Meeting
The U.S. Trade Representative talked to reporters about the upcoming World Trade Organization in Seattle and the U.S. goals for the summit. After her opening remarks she answered questions from the media.
Type: Media
Making the Global Economy Work
Mr. Sweeney talked about working families and the global economy. He called for better labor organizing in developing countries and said future treaties should address workers rights. He also supported China's entry into the World Trade Organization saying that membership was likely to reform Chinese policy, whereas non-membership would likely change nothing. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Book Fair and Authors' Night
The National Press Club held its 22nd annual Book Fair and Authors' Night. More than 100 authors attended to discuss, sell and sign their books. Part of the proceeds from the event are used for the National Journalism Library. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Gallagher described the planning of the event. Authors and buyers talked about the books available at the fair.
Type: Media