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South African National Election
Ambassador Sisulu spoke to reporters about the upcoming South African elections scheduled for June 2, 1999, and the campaigns being run by the candidates.
Type: Media
Brain Droppings
Mr. Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he made fun of Washington politics and the language of politics. He also talked about America's penchant for euphemism and about labeling minorities. After his remarks he answered questions submitted from the audience.
Type: Media
Diabetes Research, Detection, and Treatment
Ms. Johnson spoke about diabetes and the need for proper detection and research into treatments and cures. She also talked about her campaign to raise public awareness and understanding of the disease. After her remarks she answered questions submitted from the audience.
Type: Media
Campaign 2000
Rep. Kennedy spoke about the 2000 elections, and his party's strategies concerning the upcoming campaign. He talked about the importance of "winning the House back," and took media questions.
Type: Media
Daytrading and Online Investing
Mr. Levitt discussed the effect of the Internet on investment trading. He asserted that the Internet has revolutionized the trading industry, and described how the Securities Exchange Commission is responding to these changes and protecting investors.
Type: Media
Information Technology and Society
Dr. Colwell talked about information technology and its impact in the workplace, schools and homes. As part of National Science and Technology Week, the National Science Foundation is sponsoring an initiative called, "Find Out Why," to encourage people to explore the science in their daily lives. After her prepared remarks, she responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Places the Economy Forgot
Secretary Cuomo talked about the continuing problem of homelessness, unemployment and poverty in the midst of a booming economy. He gave a slide presentation showing those areas with the worst poverty problems. After his presentation he answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
North Korean Political Prisoners' Experiences
North Korean defectors talked about defecting to the U.S. and their lives as dissidents and eventual political prisoners in North Korea.
Type: Media
Peace Corps in the 21st Century
Mr. Gearan and Mr. Wofford talked about the importance of volunteerism and public service. Mr. Gearan focused on the image presented overseas by American volunteers and noted that new computer technologies were rapidly changing the nature of the Peace Corps. Mr. Woffard then talked about the Mission of Americorps and its role in promoting volunteerism. After their remarks they answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
Future Of Bosnia
Foreign Minister Prlic discussed the future of Bosnia. He discussed the peacekeeping forces in Bosnia and the return of Bosnian refugees to the region. He also focused on the Kosovar refugees and how Bosnia wants to assist other countries in providing humanitarian aid. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media