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The National Museum of the American Indian
Mr. West talked about plans for a National Museum of the American Indian which is scheduled to open on the national mall in 2002. After his comments he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Technology and Flight
Mr. Piccard and Mr. Jones talked about their recent non-stop, non-refueled around the world balloon flight. The flight was the first of its kind. They examined how the technology utilized to accomplish this feat would impact the future of flight. Following their prepared remarks they answered media questions.
Type: Media
Bauer Campaign Speech
Mr. Bauer talked about what his focus would be should he be elected, including the reform of the national income tax, the restoration of the family as the core of American life, and restructuring Social Security. He proposed cutting taxes while preserving benefits, claiming that the American family pays too much in taxes. Following his prepared remarks he answered media questions.
Type: Media
Tobacco Industry Lawsuit Reaction
Responding to the announcement that the Justice Department had filed a lawsuit against tobacco companies for misleading the public about the health effects of smoking, Philip Morris General Counsel Greg Little told reporters that he would seek an immediate dismissal. He said that the case was groundless and that tobacco companies would not settle the case. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Small Business Issues
Ms. Alvarez talked about the Small Business Administration and the services it provides to small business owners. She focused on the increase in minority and women owned businesses and their contributions to the economy. After her prepared remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Sun King
Mr. Ignatius talked about his novel, The Sun King, published by Random House. He focused on the characters of the book Sandy Galvin and Candace Ridgway. Galvin bought the Washington Sun and Tribune because he was in love with its foreign editor Candace Ridgway. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. Scenes were shown of his book signing.
Type: Media
Australian Economic Growth
Mr. Murdoch talked about the economic prosperity in Australia. He focused on the Asian economic crisis and how Australia was able to thrive during those adverse conditions. He attributed this growth to the influence of a strong U.S. economy, moving Australian exports away from Asia, and allowing the Australian dollar to depreciate. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Annual World Population Report
Mr. Scruggs and Ms. Pollack talked to reporters about the State of the World Population Report for 1999. They focused on the needs of many of the world's people for safe water, food and shelter. They also examined the twenty-year action plan to address the HIV epidemic, family planning education, and education of young people. After their prepared remarks they answered reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Nightmare Hour
Mr. Stine spoke to young readers about his writings and read excerpts from his new book Nightmare Hour. Mr. Stine has been named the most popular children's book author in history by Guinness Book of World Records.
Type: Media
Mandela
Mr. Sampson talked about his book Mandela: The Authorized Biography, published by Alfred A Knopf, Inc. He focused on his experience in working with Mandela on the book. He also talked about Mandela's term in prison and the end of apartheid in South Africa. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media