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Influence of Arab Media
The second panel of conference on "The Power and Influence of Arab Media" addressed the question of "Is Arab Media a Force for Reform, the Status Quo, or Extremism?" The panel was moderated by Ambassador Edmund Hull, Diplomat in Residence at the Woodrow Wilson School. Among the topics they addressed were the size and reach of media markets, news and entertainment programming on cultural issues, and the impact of new technology and media messages on social and political structures in the region. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Influence of Arab Media
At a conference titled "The Power and Influence of Arab Media," participants talked about the operation of Arab news sources and programming by media outlets. Following remarks by Mr. Fandy, Ms. Bennett, moderated a panel on the question "How Does Ownership of Arab Media Outlets Drive the News Agenda?" Among the issues addressed were perceptions of the West by the Arab media, U.S. foreign policy in the region, growing media markets in the Middle East, and freedom of the press and human rights issues. They also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Bonus Army: An American Epic
The authors talked about their book The Bonus Army: An American Epic, published by Walker and Company. They described the event in the summer of 1932, at the height of the Depression, when some 45,000 veterans of World War I descended on Washington, D.C. from all over the country to demand the bonus promised them eight years earlier for their wartime service. They said that blacks and whites lived together in shantytowns while protesting and rallying for their cause. The authors answered questions from audience members following the presentation.
Type: Media
Consumer Rights in Mandatory Arbitration
A coalition of consumer groups talked about their new education campaign in their fight to allow consumers to file lawsuits or join class action lawsuits against corporations instead of facing binding arbitration. Attorneys explained how consumers are hurt by binding arbitration, and two persons described their experiences in the system.
Type: Media
Ten Commandments Display on Public Property
The Pew Center held a forum on public displays of the Ten Commandments, and efforts to erect monuments representing the documents in around local courthouses. Among the issues they addressed were the place of the Commandments in Western history and Judeo-Christian religious practices, the separation of church and state, and the free expression of speech and religion. On March 2nd, the Supreme Court had scheduled oral arguments in two cases that concerned the placement of Ten Commandment displays on public property. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Public Health Issues
Dr. Gerberding talked about the state of the Centers for Disease Control. Topics included preventive health care, international projects, the aging population, HIV prevention programs, and the 2004 shortage of flu vaccine. After her presentation Dr. Gerberding answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Catholic Church Compliance Audit
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will held a news conference on a second report on the implementation of the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People." Mr. Gavin was from the agency that carried out the compliance audit. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Ranking of Courts in the U.S.
Officials released a report by the American Tort Reform Association on the worst courts in the U.S. Among the issues they addressed were the amount of time spent by courts on seemingly frivolous cases, the operation of the judicial process, financial awards, and numbers of settlements out of court. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
2005 Restaurant Industry Forecast
National Restaurant Association officials announced the industry forecast for 2005. They said that sales have grown stronger in the past two years and that the forecast for 2005 is a 2.5 percent growth. After their presentations, the officials answered audience member questions.
Type: Media
10 Years of National Service
In 1994, the Corporation for National and Community Service awarded its first grants. Since then, its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America volunteers have provided more than 1.5 billion hours of service, meeting local needs in education, public safety, health, and disaster relief in thousands of communities across the U.S. National service began its second decade with significant accomplishments, record funding, new reforms, and strong bipartisan support. In this address, Mr. Eisner talked about the lessons learned and future directions for national service, and unveil a major…
Type: Media