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U.S. Health Care Policy
Mr. Gilmartin talked about the future of health care in the U.S. and the world. According to Mr. Gilmartin, the major problems are the rising cost of health care and medication, and the increasing number of people who are uninsured or have no access to care. He suggested that the goals for the U.S. health care system should be a stronger Medicare program that includes prescription drug coverage, accessible and affordable health care for all Americans, and providing higher quality, better value health care. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Gilmartin responded to audience questions, which were…
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Arabic News Services
Mr. Al-Mirazi spoke about news coverage by Arabic news networks and the editorial style of Al Jazeera in coverage of war with Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Security Screeners Employment Issues
Airport passenger screeners spoke to reporters about workplace conditions. Among the topics they addressed were the ability to serve in the National Guard and Reserve forces, work safety issues, and shift scheduling. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. The program cuts off prior to the end of the question period.
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Defense Industry and National Security
Mr. Sugar spoke about the future of military technology and the role the defense industry would play in national security. Among the topics he addressed were the history of Northrop-Grumman, weapons development, and adapting new technologies to improve weapons systems. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Endangered Historic Places
Mr. Brink talked about historic preservation and the National Trust's most endangered list witch included several urban houses of worship. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Veterans Issues
Secretary Principi talked about the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs and serving the needs of the veterans of war in Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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National Memorial Day Concert Preparations
Mr. Davis and others spoke about the importance of Memorial Day, patriotism, and the goals of a National Memorial Day concert that he was scheduled to emcee the following Sunday. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
At the National Press Club, travel writer Bill Bryson discussed his book A Short History of Nearly Everything, published by Broadway Books. The book describes the search to answer to some of the great scientific questions in a simple and enjoyable fashion. The book's organization is historical and built on humanizing anecdotes about the pioneers of physics, chemistry, geology, biology, evolution and paleontology, and cosmology. After his presentation, which included reading several passages from the book, the author answered questions from members of the audience. SEE PROGRAM ID 173098-1
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Security of Wireless Networks
A panel of communications executives talked about the security of wireless transmission and about new technologies to improve security and defend against terrorist threats. The panelists answered audience members' questions. The keynote speakers talked about terrorism and communication. They also answered questions from audience members.
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Effects of U.S. Militarism
Mr. Clark talked about U.S. foreign policy and the use of militarism to forward policy goals. Among the topics he addressed were recent military operations in Iraq, media coverage of the war, and abuse of executive power in executing the war with Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media