March 5, 1999

International Computer Problems in 2000

During a hearing held by the Senate Special Committee on the Y2K Technology Problem, witnesses testified about potential national security… read more

During a hearing held by the Senate Special Committee on the Y2K Technology Problem, witnesses testified about potential national security and economic threats to the U.S. due to computer failures overseas when the calendar turns to January 1, 2000. They also discuss whether or not the U.S. should provide foreign aid to assist the technology issue abroad. close

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Robert F. Bennett U.S. Senator [R] Utah
George Biada Consultant CPC Consulting->Technology Policy

Bonnie Cohen Undersecretary Department of State->Policy Management and Budget
Michael J. Copps Assistant Secretary Department of Commerce->Trade and Development
Larry Gershwin Officer Central Intelligence Agency->Strategic Forces
John Harmer Consultant CPC Consulting->International Technology
Lou Marcoccio Director Gartner Group
Jacquelyn Williams-Bridgers Inspector General Department of State
Jim Woodward Consultant Technology Policy

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Senate Special Cmte. Year 2000 Tech.Prob

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Program ID:: 121241-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Mar 05, 1999 | 10:01am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Mar 06, 1999 | 2:16pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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Mar 05, 1999 | 10:01am EST | C-SPAN 1
Mar 05, 1999 | 9:37pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Mar 06, 1999 | 1:44am EST | C-SPAN 1
Mar 06, 1999 | 2:16pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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