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Nightmare Hour
Mr. Stine spoke to young readers about his writings and read excerpts from his new book Nightmare Hour. Mr. Stine has been named the most popular children's book author in history by Guinness Book of World Records.
Type: Media
Mandela
Mr. Sampson talked about his book Mandela: The Authorized Biography, published by Alfred A Knopf, Inc. He focused on his experience in working with Mandela on the book. He also talked about Mandela's term in prison and the end of apartheid in South Africa. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Significance of the Space Shuttle Program
Colonel Collins talked about her recent space shuttle mission, the first one to be commanded by a female. She downplayed the significance of her part in the mission, heaping praise upon the other astronauts and scientists of the mission. Following her remarks, she took media questions.
Type: Media
The Changing Nature of U.S. High Schools
Secretary Riley talked about the increasing number of students in the nation's high schools and how to help them achieve academic success. He stressed that education needs to help students meet higher standards by providing tutoring and other intervention methods to students. He also suggested that 8th graders be tested on reading and writing skills before entrance into high school. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
American Security in the 21st Century
Commission members spoke to reporters about their recommendations for future national security efforts. Their report focused on future threats overseas and at home, how force structure could be designed to combat threats, and how to reduce vulnerability to terrorist threats. After brief comments they answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Year 2000 Computer Problem Countdown
Senators Dodd and Bennett talked about the nation's readiness for dealing with the year 2000 computer problem. They related how their commission inspected government and private computer systems in America and abroad, and stated that "civilization will not come to an end" on January 1, 2000. Stating that they are generally optimistic, they cautioned that there is still much to do before the end of the year. After their remarks they answered media questions.
Type: Media
The Republican Tax Cut and Technology Research
Mr. Podesta spoke with reporters about proposed Republican tax cut legislation. He focused in particular on the impact that the plan would have on science and technology research. He cautioned that the plan would threaten the "potential progress of innovation in America."
Type: Media
Israel's Treatment of Arab-Americans
Arab-American participants talked about their experiences in Israel while each was on vacation to visit family members. They focused on how they were detained in Israeli prisons and the torture they endured. They urged the Department of Justice to fight for the release of U.S. citizens held in Israeli prisons who are not charged with any crime. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
College Drinking
President Spanier talked about the problems of binge drinking on college campuses. He stressed that more students today are engaging in dangerous binge drinking which causes health and academic problems. He listed several alternative activities besides drinking now available on many campuses. He also focused on the increasing number of students on campuses and the challenge of educating them for a high technology society. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Year 2000 Computer Problem: ATM Machines
Banking officials talked about upgrades in electronic banking designed to fix any potential problem resulting form the date change on January 1, 2000. They warned that a larger threat came from scam artists who might urge people to withdraw cash. They also said that it would not be necessary to withdraw large amounts of cash before the year 2000. After their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media