ACORN Internal Investigation
ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) chief executive officer Bertha Lewis talked about the organization’s internal probe following accusations of inappropriate behav…
362 viewsACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) chief executive officer Bertha Lewis talked about the organization’s internal probe following accusations of inappropriate behav…
362 viewsJ.W. Marriott, Jr. talked about his company’s roots as well as critical issues facing U.S. businesses and the hospitality industry. Topics included immigration reform and creating a more eff…
345 viewsMarvin Kalb talked about the state of journalism and changes in the profession over the past several decades. Among the topics he addressed were the role journalists working in different med…
77 viewsGeorge McGovern, former U.S. senator, former governor, and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, talked about his plans for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq. He and co-author William Polk w…
92 viewsRepresentative Frank, incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, spoke about employment policy and wage compensation. He focused on proposals and initiatives to increase wa…
42 viewsSen. Hillary Rodham Clinton talks about cutting U.S. dependence on foreign oil. She had proposed that 8 million barrels a day could be cut by the year 2025 by using more ethanol-based fuel a…
106 viewsMr. Hofmeister spoke about strategies for meeting the nation’s energy needs in an era of increasing international demand for energy resources. Topics included energy prices and the role oil …
86 viewsMs. Kerger spoke about the operations and missions of public broadcasting, the future of public media in a communications market strongly influenced by new technologies, and distribution of …
72 viewsJoan Collins spoke about aging, issues of age discrimination, and her role in the play Legends. She also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
285 viewsEntrepreneur Ted Turner discussed his life experiences in cable television, as a professional sports team owner, and as a philanthropist, in an address titled “Our Common Future.” He also r…
98 viewsNational Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Elizabeth Dole and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Chuck Schumer spoke about the 2006 midterm elections, party strategies …
92 viewsThe chairmen of the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee talked about the upcoming midterm elections. They talked about major issue…
55 viewsMr. Karpinski spoke about environmental issues and debates over future policy affecting the environment in the 2006 midterm election campaigns. Among the topics he addressed were the mission…
80 viewsMr. Rehr spoke about the future of the media and the broadcast industry, potential impact of changes in technology, adapting business models to meet challenges to the industry, opportunities…
80 viewsSenator Specter spoke about the Senate agenda in the final weeks before a scheduled recess prior to midterm elections. Among the topics he addressed were legislation on the establishment of …
41 viewsSenator Biden, ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, talked about the need to rethink America’s future security. Five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Se…
167 viewsGovernor Pataki spoke about U.S. energy policy, dependence on fossil fuels, promoting investment in alternative energy sources, and stresses on the global oil market. He also responded to qu…
44 viewsFollowing remarks on the Gerald Ford Journalism Awards, Vice President Cheney answered questions from reporters about terrorist threats to national security, military and security operations…
112 viewsSurgeon General Richard Carmona talked to the National Press Club about his background and career. He also talked about public health programs, health threats to the nation, and improving ch…
85 viewsDale Petroskey, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, talked about the Hall of Fame’s role within baseball, the expansion of the museum in Cooperstown, New York and its outreach programs i…
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