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Cancer survivors spoke about their battle with cancer, progress made in cancer treatments, and the future of cancer research. They also talked about their efforts to influence presidential c…

Mr. DeStefano talked about the strength and value of America’s cities and towns, and urged greater investment in local institutions in areas such as education, public safety, transportation,…

Robert Kennedy Jr. talked about the Bush administration’s environmental policies, levels of pollution around the country, the influence of special interests on energy policy, and independent…

Secretary Tommy Thompson talked about Medicare reform legislation and providing prescription drug benefits under the program. He also talked about the need for the reforms and how compromise…

Colleagues paid tribute to Tom Brokaw for his career and accomplishments in journalism. Mr. Brokaw then made remarks after receiving the Fourth Estate Award for his achievements in journalis…

Dr. Gerberding spoke about various programs at the Centers for Disease Control and the future of public health programs. Among the topics she addressed were the response to SARS, the global …

Secretary Abraham spoke about the role of science in the Department of Energy. Among the topics he addressed were research programs at government laboratories, facilities available for resea…

Mr. Wolfensohn talked about the role of the World Bank in trying to put together a plan for the reconstruction of Iraq, including that country’s administration, education, employment, and ot…

Newspaper association of America Board Chairman Anthony Ridder talked about newspapers and their current problems, including governmental, commercial, and internal. He talked about increased…

Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) spoke about intellectual property law and file sharing over the Internet. He also talked about the costs and potential penalties for copyright violations. Followin…

Amtrack President David Gunn talked about the operations and future of Amtrak. He discussed recent maintenance and service projects Amtrak had undertaken, and was optimistic about Amtrak’s f…

Secretary Rod Paige spoke about education reform efforts and the state of education in America. Among the issues he addressed were holding schools accountable and improved standards. Followi…

David Walker U.S. Comptroller General talked about the financial condition and fiscal outlook for the federal government. Among the issues he addressed were the size of projected deficits, p…

Senator Biden talked about the security of the United States, focusing on threats to U.S. national security and what foreign policies would best serve the country. He argued for a policy of …

Dr. McClellan talked about the role of the FDA in protecting the public health, and FDA enforcement standards. New challenges facing the FDA included the increasing number and complexity of …

From the National Press Club in Washington, DC, Senator Joe Lieberman (D-Connecticut) talked about his presidential campaign and the direction of the Democratic Party. He warned against sele…

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson talked about corporate governance, one year after the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The law, the largest overhaul of busine…

Paul Bremer talked about reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were conditions in the country, threats to security, and the state of the infrastructure. Following his…

The speakers talked about President Gerald Ford, and many reminisced about their experiences with him. The former president talked about the value of journalism to America, and presented the…

FBI Director Robert Mueller spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. about reorganization at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to improve abilities of law enforcement to respon…