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Voter Registration
Mr. Sharpton spoke about a number of issues including foreign policy issues and the Middle East, a voter registration initiative, civil rights, and his possible presidential campaign. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Health Care and Prevention
Secretary Thompson talked about preventative health care and programs to improve individual health. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of the Federal Workforce
Ms. James spoke about personnel issues, federal human relations programs, and issues affecting federal workers. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Architecture and Community Planning
Mr. McDonough talked about architecture and design, emphasizing the need for environmentalism and sustainability in future project planning. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Global Economy
Mr. Koehler spoke about an upcoming meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Among the issues he addressed were the state of the global economy, aid to poor countries and poverty reduction, as well as efforts to end terrorist funding. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
When Every Moment Counts Book Party
Mr. Lyons, President of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, hosted a book party for Sen. Frist, author of When Every Moment Counts, at Mr. Lyons' home in Washington, DC. The book advises citizens on how to protect their families from biological agents such as anthrax and smallpox. It also explores the dangers posed by chemical weapons and the vulnerabilities of our food and water supplies.
Type: Media
When Every Moment Counts
Senator Frist, M.D. (R-TN) is the first practicing physician to become a senator since 1928. In addition to performing over 150 heart and lung transplant procedures, Dr. Frist has written more than 100 articles, chapters, and abstracts on medical research as well as several books. Dr. Frist is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety, serves in the Senate leadership, and was named one of two Congressional representatives to the United Nations General Assembly.
Type: Media
Transformation of the U.S. Postal Service
Mr. Potter spoke about the future of the U.S. Postal Service. Among the issues he addressed were the state of competition with other carrying companies, the impact of technology and electronic mail, and proposals to diversify services and ways to generate revenue. The question and answer session was not included.
Type: Media
Journalism and the War on Terrorism
Participants talked about American journalism and how well it had served the public interest in the wake of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Among the topics they addressed were editorial decision-making, the quality of news reporting, and the depth of news coverage. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Celebrate the Arts
Mr. Jones and Mr. Curtis talked about the importance of the arts and cultural opportunities in the Washington, DC area. Following their comments they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media