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Nick Jonas on Diabetes
Entertainer Nick Jonas talked about his personal experiences living with and managing his juvenile diabetes and his efforts to inspire other youth dealing with diabetes to manage their disease. He also responded to questions from the audience, saying at one point that he would consider running for president in 2040.
Type: Media
Privatization of U.S. Intelligence
Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, former CIA Director Michael Hayden, and Jack Devine, founding partner and president of the Arkin Group, discussed the trend of the CIA and other U.S. spy agencies toward outsourcing a majority of their work. Joseph Finder moderated. Following their discussion, the panelists answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Microfinance and Fighting Poverty
Muhammad Yunus talked about his efforts in the U.S. and abroad to establish new business models that benefit the poor. Following his remarks he responded to questions from audience members. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus was in Washington, D.C., to receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama later in the day.
Type: Media
Russia-Georgia Conflict One Year Later
The Ambassador of Georgia to the United States, H.E. Batu Kutelia, talked about conditions in Georgia one year after the Russian invasion. Among the topics he addressed were relations between Georgia and the U.S. He responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Senator Kerry on Climate Change
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry talked about the challenges of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. In his remarks he called for closer collaboration between the U.S. and China in efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He emphasized that the U.S. needs to understand how China sees the issue of reducing carbon emissions and that China must also make a legal commitment before the U.S. will sign a global treaty. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Representative Frank on Financial Regulation
House Financial Services Chair Barney Frank spoke about the future of financial regulation. He said that Congress could complete a regulatory reform overhaul by the end of the year and that Democrats were committed to regulatory reform that protects consumers. He said they should use their congressional majority to ensure passage of financial rules that allow innovation but curtail abuse. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Representative Conyers on Democratic Agenda
Representative John Conyers of Michigan spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. Topics included health care legislation, Justice Department investigations, and the state of the Republican Party. He also responded to questions from the audience. Questions were focused on health care reform.
Type: Media
Red Cross Operations and the Economic Recession
Gail McGovern delivered a National Press Club speech on the challenges of operating the nation's largest the Red Cross through the current difficult economy. She said that over the past year, the organization had dramatically cut its deficit and exceeded fundraising goals, despite the recession. She also talked about challenges involved in restoring public confidence in the Red Cross and fixing management problems, saying it had found new ways to raise money, including working with the digital media company that raised funds for the Obama campaign. She also responded to questions from the…
Type: Media
Michael Steele on Health Care Legislation
Michael Steele spoke about his perspective on President Obama's initiative to provide health care coverage for all Americans. In his remarks he stated that President Obama's proposals will hurt the economy and force people to drop their current coverage, and are a "dangerous experiment." He asserted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other Democratic Congressional leaders, and the president form a "cabal" who want government-run health care. Mr. Steele responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. Question topics included the Republican alternative plan.
Type: Media
Prosecuting Hate Crimes
Morris Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center delivered remarks on the recent upsurge in hate crimes and extremist activities. He talked about his group's legal efforts to hold certain groups accountable for violent acts committed by their members. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by members of the audience. Topics included the effect of the economic downturn on hate groups and international terrorism versus domestic terrorism.
Type: Media