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Federal Government Financial Condition
Mr. Walker talked about the financial condition and fiscal outlook for the federal government. Among the issues he addressed were the size of projected deficits, performance measurement practices, federal accounting and reporting practices, and the budget approval process. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Security Issues
Secretary Rumsfeld spoke about global efforts to combat terrorism, the status of military and reconstruction in Iraq, and his recent trip to the Persian Gulf region. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Foreign Policy
Senator Biden talked about the security of the United States, focusing on threats to U.S. national security and what foreign policies would best serve the country. He argued for a policy of "enlightened nationalism" that would recognize the value of international institutions and allies, but not shrink from the use of unilateral military force when necessary, and not yield when American security interests were at stake. The senator also accused the Bush administration of adhering to ideology instead of making decisions based purely on the facts of situations. Following prepared remarks,…
Type: Media
2003 Pulitzer Prize Journalism Winners
The Pulitzer Prize in Journalism winners talked about their backgrounds and described their winning articles and how they came to write them. Mr. Alexander, a Pulitzer Prize judge, moderated the discussion.
Type: Media
The Media's View of the African Continent
Journalists talked about media coverage of events in Africa. Among the topics they addressed were the depictions of violence and war on the continent, the lack of coverage on underlying causes of conflict, social and political issues throughout Africa, editorial decision making, and the recent focus on events in Liberia. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
FDA Enforcement Standards
Dr. McClellan talked about the role of the FDA in protecting the public health, and FDA enforcement standards. New challenges facing the FDA included the increasing number and complexity of products, and the threat of terrorism. FDA initiatives included using clear and consistent guidelines, incorporating the latest scientific innovations, pooling resources with other agencies and organizations, and deterring non-compliance through prosecution and punishment. Following prepared remarks, Dr. McClellan responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Reporting on Weapons of Mass Destruction
Participants talked about media coverage of the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were government claims on Iraqi weapons programs prior to military action against Iraq, the status of weapons investigations in Iraq, and the manner in which the media reported stories on Iraqi weapons programs. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Issues
Senator Lieberman talked about his presidential campaign and the direction of the Democratic Party. He warned against selecting a candidate that embraced the left wing of the party, saying that such a move would lead the party "back to the political wilderness for a long time." He also criticized several Bush administration policies. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Corporate Governance
Chairman Donaldson talked about corporate governance, one year after the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The law, the largest overhaul of business practices since the 1930s, places strict rules on the accounting industry and punishes executives for defrauding investors. Chairman Donaldson talked about the factors that caused recent corporate scandals, including the bursting of the stock market bubble, erosion of basic business principles, lack of fairness and integrity in the IPO market, and the focus on short-term, uninterrupted earnings growth to determine the health of a company. He…
Type: Media
Iraqi Reconstruction and Stabilization
Mr. Bremer talked about reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were conditions in the country, threats to security, and the state of the infrastructure. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media