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Campaign 2000
Representative Davis discussed the year 2000 congressional campaigns, pointing out particular seats that the Republican party feels they can gain. He talked about fundraising efforts, the legislative agenda, and answered reporter questions.
Type: Media
America's Promise Report to the Nation 1999
General Powell talked about the efforts his organization, America's Promise, had undertaken to improve the lives of America's youth, including mentoring programs, school programs, and other positive activities. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience, including one question on military actions in Yugoslavia. In his answer he was critical of President Clinton's policy of using air power alone to achieve NATO objectives.
Type: Media
South African National Election
Ambassador Sisulu spoke to reporters about the upcoming South African elections scheduled for June 2, 1999, and the campaigns being run by the candidates.
Type: Media
Brain Droppings
Mr. Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he made fun of Washington politics and the language of politics. He also talked about America's penchant for euphemism and about labeling minorities. After his remarks he answered questions submitted from the audience.
Type: Media
Diabetes Research, Detection, and Treatment
Ms. Johnson spoke about diabetes and the need for proper detection and research into treatments and cures. She also talked about her campaign to raise public awareness and understanding of the disease. After her remarks she answered questions submitted from the audience.
Type: Media
Campaign 2000
Rep. Kennedy spoke about the 2000 elections, and his party's strategies concerning the upcoming campaign. He talked about the importance of "winning the House back," and took media questions.
Type: Media
Daytrading and Online Investing
Mr. Levitt discussed the effect of the Internet on investment trading. He asserted that the Internet has revolutionized the trading industry, and described how the Securities Exchange Commission is responding to these changes and protecting investors.
Type: Media
Information Technology and Society
Dr. Colwell talked about information technology and its impact in the workplace, schools and homes. As part of National Science and Technology Week, the National Science Foundation is sponsoring an initiative called, "Find Out Why," to encourage people to explore the science in their daily lives. After her prepared remarks, she responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Places the Economy Forgot
Secretary Cuomo talked about the continuing problem of homelessness, unemployment and poverty in the midst of a booming economy. He gave a slide presentation showing those areas with the worst poverty problems. After his presentation he answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
North Korean Political Prisoners' Experiences
North Korean defectors talked about defecting to the U.S. and their lives as dissidents and eventual political prisoners in North Korea.
Type: Media