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Stepping Down from the Ivory Tower
Mr. Dobelle talked about the importance of the liberal arts in a college education. He was critical of colleges and universities which he described as complacent, seeking self preservation rather than real education. He said that colleges should use their resources to help build communities and perform more outreach work. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Health and Science Policies
Dr. Angell spoke about scientific literacy and gender, ideological influences on research, and media coverage of health and science issues. She took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Corporate Crime in America
Mr. Mokhiber talked about the prevalence of corporate crime and that people do not realize how common and devastating it is. Mr. Robinson described the types and results of fraud. He also mentioned that there seems to be a different standard for the wealthy who commit white collar crime compared to the ordinary person who commits a crime. Mr. Robinson gave examples of corporate crime. He responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
British Conservative Party Leader Speech
Mr. Hague discussed the future of the conservative parties in the United Kingdom and the U.S.. He focused on the rise of importance in the social values agenda among the citizens of both countries, and how the Conservative Party needs to address the issues of crime, child care, the elderly, and a declining work ethic. He reflected on how he was developing conservative ideas and rebuilding the conservative party from a local base leading to a conservative party revival in the U.K.. After his prepared remarks questions were taken from the audience.
Type: Media
Telecommunications Act
Mr. Armstrong talked about competition in the communications industry and the Telecommunications Act. He argued that the act could work so long as Congress does not revisit the legislation. Rather, he said that the act needed to be enforced by opening local markets and ending access charges. After his remarks he answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
Reporting Live
Ms. Stahl talked about her book, Reporting Live, published by Simon & Schuster. The book chronicles Stahl's views on both society and herself, describing her career in the news business and her views of the Carter, Reagan, and Bush presidencies. After her prepared remarks she signed her book and talked to guests.
Type: Media
Humanities Event
Mr. Ferris talked about the importance of the humanities and the need to preserve the historical record of American culture. he also discussed how the Internet and electronic communications could aid in the preservation and dissemination of the record. After his comments he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Sprawling of America
Mr. Moe talked about preserving U.S. heritage as a part of local communities. He said that sprawl makes strip malls and subdivisions look the same in one city as in another. He stated that the way Americans shape their communities has a significant impact on the way they feel and the way they treat each other. He mentioned that the United States has lost four million acres of farmland to urban sprawl. He also said that sprawl represents the principal threat to community livability, and he recommended solutions. He responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Volunteering in the United States
Rep. Kasich discussed his book Courage is Contagious. He focused on his desire for the book to demonstrate that ordinary people are the foundation of America and they can make a difference in everyday life. He also stressed that the book is a celebration of people who have discovered the gifts they have and use them to volunteer in society. After his prepared remarks questions were taken from the audience.
Type: Media
Republican Agenda in 106th Congress
Representative Watts talked about the Republican agenda for the 106th Congress. Among the topics he raised were tax reform, the environment, urban issues, and poverty. He said that any solutions to these problems must involve local governments and use community based programs. After his remarks he answered questions submitted from the audience.
Type: Media