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Federal and State Taxes
Governor Leavitt talked about tax policy as it relates to the Internet. He called for a three-year waiting period before taxes could be levied on electronic commerce. He said that in that time legislators should develop a more modernized and simple tax system with the Internet in mind. He also cautioned against directly taxing Internet services. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Scottish Independence
Mr. Salmond and Mr. MacCormick talked about the experience of the new Scottish Parliament and about achieving independent representation in the European Parliament. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Sexual Dysfunction in Women
Doctor Murdock talked about research on various drugs designed to alleviate sexual dysfunction. Among the issues he addressed were how the drugs worked, proposed studies to test the effects of drugs used for male sexual dysfunction on women, and the status of trials to gain Food and Drug Administration approval. After his remarks he and other experts answered questions from the audience. Due to the mature nature of the subject, this program may not be appropriate for all viewers.
Type: Media
U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Kosovo
Participants talked about humanitarian concerns in Kosovo and the winterization process. Among the issues they addressed were the aid given to date, constructing warm, dry rooms for habitation, and the timing of relief efforts. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Year 2000 Computer Problem Readiness
Mr. Koskinen released the final quarterly report of the President's Council on the Year 2000 Conversion on the readiness of the nation. The report focused on the Council's findings in critical areas such as electric power, financial services, food supply and telecommunications and found that U.S. infrastructure would not be affected by potential problems arising from the date change on January 1, 2000. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
American Theater
Ms. Smith talked about the 49-year history of the Arena Stage theater in Washington, DC. She described the development of not-for-profit theaters, as well as the outreach, school and fellows programs of the Arena Stage. After her prepared remarks she responded to questions from the audience. The last two minutes of the program are not available.
Type: Media
The U.S. Role at the United Nations
Ambassador Holbrooke spoke about the future of the United Nations, U.S. national security interests, participation in the UN, and the problems arising from the failure of the U.S. to pay its UN dues. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Why Is There A Marine Corps?
General Jones talked about the mission of the Marine Corps. He focused on the need for equipment modernization, and their role in foreign affairs. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Selling Your Nonfiction Book Idea
Publishers and authors talked about various aspects of writing a non-fiction book proposal including writing a table of contents and overview, competitive analysis, and marketing. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Foreign Policy
Ambassador Rohatyn talked about relations between the U.S. and France, focusing on French attitudes toward American democracy, the economic integration of Europe, and Europe's role in the global economy. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media