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Annual Labor Day Report
Secretary Herman talked with reporters and others about the annual "State of the American Work Force" report. She talked about the place of U.S. workers in the growing economy, unions, the minimum wage, and family needs. She responded to questions from the media. Ms. Phillips described her rise from unemployment to a skilled job through programs of the Labor Department.
Type: Media
Nothing Like It in the World
Mr. Ambrose talked about his book, Nothing Like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869, published by Simon and Schuster. After his prepared remarks, he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
How the Chinese People View America
The minister described the perception most Chinese people have of Americans. He expressed the hope of strengthening understanding between the people of the two countries. He described some of the history of China and answered questions from the audience. Translation into English was by translator.
Type: Media
U.S.-Israel Relations
Type: Media
U.S.-Mexico Relations
President-elect Fox talked about the state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico and about his goal to improve the Mexican economy. Among the issues he addressed were regional cooperation, eliminating the influence of drug cartels, and immigration policy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
State Records on Women's Health
Participants issued a report card on women's health efforts in each state and the federal government. The report examined areas such as access to health care, long term care, reproductive health programs, and mental health programs. They said the results were "seriously disappointing" since most programs did not emphasize wellness and preventative care. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Croatia Relations
President Mesic and Prime Minister Racan talked to reporters about efforts to build the Croatian economy. They also answered questions about stability in the Balkans, the future of Montenegro, and the levels of foreign investment in Croatia. Translation into English was performed by an interpreter.
Type: Media
International Monetary Fund Reform
Mr. Kohler talked about the unprecedented growth and prosperity due to globalization, as well as the growing inequality between the rich and poor of the world. He suggested several methods of reforming the IMF to address issues of inequality and responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Venezuelan Elections
Mr. Hardy spoke to reporters about the recent reelection of President Chavez and disturbances following the elections which resulted in one death and several injuries. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Strategies for Customer Satisfaction
Mr. Nasser talked about the history, present, and future of the automobile industry, in particular, Ford Motor Company. He analyzed the impact of the Information Age upon an industry that dominated the Industrial Age. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media