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Marine Corps Commandant General James Jones spoke about U.S. Force reorganization and global security issues. He also talked about the impact of technology on the future of warfare and chall…

Jack Germond received the National Press Club’s Annual Fourth Estate Award and was roasted by his colleagues.

William Ivey spoke about the importance of the arts, their role in education, and their value to communities. Following his remarks, he answered questions from audience members.

General Henry Shelton talked about preparing U.S. military forces for the future, including the Defense Department budget, military training, new enemies after the Cold War, and the use of d…

Ms. Henney talked about various issues facing the Food and Drug Administration and ways the agency tried to maintain accuracy and public trust. Among the topics she addressed were drug-testi…

Mr. Selig spoke about the state of Major League Baseball and about a revenue gap between various teams that threatened competitiveness within the sport. He also talked about sportsmanship an…

U.S Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky was the guest luncheon speaker at this National Press Club event. She talked about U.S trade policy, its history, and it’s future. She took quest…

President-elect Fox talked about the state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico and about his goal to improve the Mexican economy. Among the issues he addressed were regional cooperation…

Jacques Nasser, CEO of the Ford Motor Company, spoke at the National Press Club. He talked about the history, present, and future of the automobile industry, in particular, the Ford Motor Co…

Mr. Nader spoke about his presidential campaign, criticizing major parties for engaging in “cash register politics.” He said that poverty in America was virtually ignored and proposed plans…

In honor of her 90th birthday, participants paid tribute to Ms. McClendon for her distinguished service as a journalist and for her work on behalf of veterans.

Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computers, spoke at the National Press Club about the impact of electronic commerce on the marketplace. He also talked about business applications of the Inter…

The former president presented the annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards to Mr. Carollo for coverage of national defense issues and to Mr. Cannon for his coverage of the presidency. Follow…

Mr. Hoffa spoke about the strength to the Teamsters Union, its recent activities and its commitment to supporting labor causes. He also called for better enforcement of labor laws and talked…

Roger Cardinal Mahoney spoke about the Catholic Church’s traditional opposition to the death penalty. He also talked about growing support for abolition of the death penalty among the electo…

Mr. Raines spoke about the growth of home ownership in America. He predicted that the base of ownership would continue to broaden. He defended the system against its detractors and cla…

U.S. Representative Tom DeLay called for a candid conversation between two competing world views in the United States: the “cultural elite” and citizens that believe in “moral and universal”…

Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack and North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer spoke about using biotechnology to help increase crop yields and to increase the nutritional value of crops while helping p…

Treasury Secretary Larry Summers spoke about efforts to keep the nation’s economic growth going, the budget surplus, and the congressional budget plans. He also answered audience questions.

Panelists discussed environmental issues in the upcoming elections. Among the issues discussed were water pollution and global warming. They discussed if and why these issues are still impor…