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Bipartisan Social Security Reform
Mr. Marron talked about possible reforms in the Social Security system, including partial private investment, raising the retirement age, and adding everyone to the Social Security system. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Oceans and Energy
Admiral Watkins talked about the state of ocean research. Among the issues he addressed were various on-going scientific projects, the future of ocean monitoring and research, and the importance of ocean research to the economy and human health. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience on a number of issues including energy policy.
Type: Media
Feeling Your Pain
Mr. Bovard talked about his book Feeling Your Pain: The Explosion and Abuse of Government Power in the Clinton-Gore Years, published by St. Martins Press. The book examines the Clinton-Gore Administration's record on taxes, gun control, federal funding and other issues.
Type: Media
Competing in the Internet Era
Mr. Seidenberg spoke about the communication industry and how it was responding to changing technology. Among the issues he addressed were the growth of wireless communication, the impact of the Internet on the industry, and likely changes in the market as new delivery devices are developed. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Russia at the Crossroads
Mr. Berezovsky talked about economic issues in Russian and the political situation there. He answered questions from the audience. Translation into English was by an interpreter.
Type: Media
The Civil War in Depth
At a press conference to announce its publication, Mr. Zeller talked about his book The Civil War in Depth, Volume II, published by Chronicle Books with stereo viewer. His books present Civil War stereophotographs in the original 3-D. He talked about many of the photographs, showing blown-up examples, and answered questions from the audience. Following the press conference, photographer Rob Gibson demonstrated the technique for making wet plate prints using an 1863 camera and a subject dressed as a Confederate soldier.
Type: Media
The Courage to Be Free
Mr. Heston talks about his book The Courage to Be Free, published by Suadade Press. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that outline Mr. Heston's political views, including the importance of the personal freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, the news media, race relations, and the "cultural war."
Type: Media
Annual Back to School Speech
In his annual speech Secretary Riley talked about the state of U.S. schools and announced the publication of a report on schools. He also talked about his visits to rural schools. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Democracy at the State Level
Governor Townsend spoke about law making at the state level and the role of state government in problem solving. She also talked about some of the challenges facing state governments. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Nader Campaign Speech
Mr. Nader talked about legalizing hemp production. He said that he opposed plans by the Drug Enforcement Administration to list any product containing any level of the hallucinogenic THC in the same category as heroin or LSD. He also criticized the government for a raid on a South Dakota Indian reservation in which federal agents seized 2,000 industrial grade hemp plants. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media