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    Leadership Challenges for Presidential Appointees

    To mark the release of The 2000 Prune Book, participants talked about staffing a new Cabinet and administration. Among the topics they addressed were the qualifications required for several…

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    Get Out the Vote Rally

    President Clinton and other Democratic dignitaries spoke in support of Mr. Ross' candidacy. They also praised Clinton administration accomplishments.

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    Coastal Erosion

    Mr. Witt and Mr. Merrell briefed the media on the findings of a five-year study of the nation’s coastal erosion hazard. Due to global warming, the Atlantic and Gulf coastlands are in danger…

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    Service to America Summit

    Participants talked about various ways local broadcasters serve their community. Mr. Mfume spoke about the importance of diversity in broadcast programs and different viewing habits of…

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    Hurricane Preparedness and Response Policies

    Weather and emergency management experts discussed potential public policy changes to improve the country’s state of disaster preparation and response for the upcoming hurricane season,…

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    Hurricane Season Outlook

    Weather and emergency officials briefed reporters on the outlook and the potential impact on the U.S. of the upcoming hurricane season. They said that they expected the season to be more…

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    How Congress Affects Our Daily Lives

    Participants spoke to students about how actions taken in Congress affect the daily lives of Americans. Among the issues they addressed were the government’s role in disaster relief, the…

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    FEMA Year 2000 Briefing

    Mr. Witt and Secretary Slater reported that no year 2000 computer problems have been reported in emergency and other systems. They responded to questions from the media.

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