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U.S.-El Salvador Relations
Vice President talked about trade between the U.S. and Central America. Among the topics he addressed were negations over free trade agreements, the Central American economy, and the types of trade envisioned in a Central American Free Trade Agreement. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Education and the Private Sector
Miss Harold spoke about private sector scholarships for college education and her public advocacy on issues surrounding sexual harassment. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Urban Issues
Mayor Menino talked about issues facing U.S. cities. Among the topics he addressed were homeland security and emergency preparedness, federal aid to cities, and the state of the economy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Progress in Homeland Security
Secretary Ridge spoke about progress made by the Department of Homeland Security during its first 100 days. Among the issues he addressed were pot and border security, efforts to dismantle terrorist funding, and domestic security measures taken during military action in Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Iraq
Mr. Makiya, an Iraqi exile, talked about last week's meeting he attended on forming a new Iraqi government. He talked about the steps to be taken and the help that will be needed from other countries. He answered questions from members of the media.
Type: Media
Earth Day and the Environment
Former Wisconsin governor and former U.S. Senator Nelson founded Earth Day in 1970. That event is considered the beginning of the modern environmental movement. He talked about his experiences in sustaining the movement and other topics such as population control and the need for a national dialog on sustainability. After his remarks he answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Reporting the War with Iraq
Following Mr. Koppel's recent return from reporting on Iraq, Mr. Kalb interviewed him about his experiences during the Iraq War. They talked about the imbedding of journalists in military units, live coverage, and other issues of news reporting. Mr. Koppel answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
NASA's Strategic Plan
Mr. O'Keefe spoke about the future of the space program, the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia, and the benefits of space exploration. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Public Lands Initiative
Secretary Norton outlined programs to reclaim and enhance public parks and encourage citizen stewardship. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Gender Inclusivity
Ms. Burk spoke about her efforts to get Augusta National Golf Club to open membership to women. In her remarks she talked about the reception she received from the club and future efforts to boycott and pressure business leaders, as members of the club, to change the rules. She also talked about broader issues of gender inclusion. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media