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Medicare Conference Agreement
Secretary Thompson talked about Medicare reform legislation and providing prescription drug benefits under the program. He also talked about the need for the reforms and how compromise legislation would be enacted. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Blood, Money & Power: How L.B.J. Killed J.F.K
Mr. McClellan talked about his book, Blood, Money and Power: How L.B.J. Killed J.F.K., published by Hanover House. In the book, the author works to substantiate his allegations of a high-level conspiracy leading to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the subsequent presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson. Mr. McClellan, a former member of President Johnson's legal team, provides information from interviews, court papers, and Warren Commission findings. After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Brokaw Fourth Estate Award
Colleagues paid tribute to Tom Brokaw for his career and accomplishments in journalism. Mr. Brokaw then made remarks after receiving the Fourth Estate Award for his achievements in journalism. Mr. Gregory mimicked Mr. Brokaw in a video skit with Mr. Russert.
Type: Media
Health Issues
Dr. Gerberding spoke about various programs at the Centers for Disease Control and the future of public health programs. Among the topics she addressed were the response to SARS, the global nature of health threats, and communications between health agencies. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
An Independent Man
Senator Jeffords was interviewed about his memoir, An Independent Man: Adventures of a Public Servant, published by Simon and Schuster. In the book, the senator details his life and career. He also criticizes the Bush administration on a variety of issues, particularly education and the environment.
Type: Media
Author Interview
Former Senator Simon was interviewed about two of his books: Healing America: Values and Vision for the 21st Century, published by Orbis Books; and Our Culture of Pandering, published by Southern Illinois University Press. He also talked about his life since leaving the U.S. Senate. The former senator is the author of twenty-two books.
Type: Media
Where the Evidence Leads
Mr. Thornburgh was interviewed about his book, Where the Evidence Leads: An Autobiography, published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The author first wrote the book in order to record his opportunities and experiences in public life for his family. During his career, Mr. Thornburgh held a number of public offices, including U.S. Attorney General and governor of Pennsylvania.
Type: Media
Franklin and Winston
Mr. Meacham was interviewed about his book, Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship, published by Random House. The book explores the friendship between Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and how their relationship shaped the course of events during World War II.
Type: Media
A Treasury of Great American Scandals
Mr. Farquhar was interviewed about his book, A Treasury of Great American Scandals: Tantalizing True Tales of Historic Misbehavior by the Founding Fathers and Other Who Let Freedom Swing, published by Penguin USA. The book examines the history of various scandals in America. Mr. Farquhar is also the author of A Treasury of Royal Scandals: The Shocking True Stories of History's Wickedest, Weirdest, Most Wanton Kings, Queens, Tsars, Popes, and Emperors.
Type: Media
Founding Sisters
Ms. Clift was interviewed about her book, Founding Sisters and the Nineteenth Amendment, published by John Wiley and Sons. In the book, the author examines the women's suffrage movement in America.
Type: Media