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      <title>Freight Transportation System</title>
      <description>Witnesses from FedEx, Norfolk Southern, the South Carolina Ports Authority, Werner Enterprises, and the AFL-CIOtestified on the future of freight transportation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fred Smith Remarks</title>
      <description>Frederick Smith spoke with Bret Baier about the FedEx Corporation, job creation efforts in the aviation industry, and the cargo airline forecast for 2013. The FedEx president and chief executive was also honored with an aviation industry award. Mr. Smith addressed the conference via taped remarks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:12:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Energy Security</title>
      <description>Business, political, and retired military leaders talked about the report they were releasing, "National Strategy for Energy Security: Harnessing American Resources and Innovation." The report from Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE)	made long-term policy recommendations for energy security. They agreed that oil dependence was the greatest threat to U.S. economic prosperity, national security, and fiscal stability. In the SAFE report, the writers of the report suggested maximizing oil and gas production, reducing consumption and improving conservation, which could boost revenue and reduce debt. This event took place in the Newseum.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:01:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Oil Security</title>
      <description>A group of conservative former members of the military called on the U.S. to reduce its dependence on foreign oil, calling it one of the top national security issues. Former Vice Chair of General Motors Bob Lutz, who is part of the group, cautioned conservatives from rejecting electric cars because they believe it an idea of the "liberal left."</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:44:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Businesses, States, and Economic Growth</title>
      <description>Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich  and CEOs Steve Wynn and Fred Smith talked about the role of government and businesses in promoting economic growth, and the impact of the new health care law. John Fund moderated.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:36:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Energy Security, Part 2</title>
      <description>Mr. Smith and Mr. Wald testified about U.S. energy policy and reducing dependence on foreign oil. They focused on the use of petroleum products for transportation needs and developing alternate forms of energy for use in a variety of products such as battery-powered electric vehicles.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 19:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Energy Policy Alternatives</title>
      <description>Fred Smith, co-chairman of the Energy Security Leadership Council, talked about the relationship between volatile energy prices and the U.S. economic downturn. He also discussed a new study that forecasts the long-term economic impact of policies proposed by the council to increase energy security. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
This speech was titled: "Confronting the Energy Threat: Electrification of Transportation as the Path Toward a Stronger Economy and Enhanced National Security."</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:49:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Impact of High Gas Prices on Small Businesses</title>
      <description>Witnesses testified about energy policy, the impact of high gasoline prices on small businesses, fuel markets and capacity, added costs due to transportation of goods, and potential costs to consumers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:16:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oil Independence Funding</title>
      <description>The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development held a hearing on the policies and funding necessary for reducing U.S. oil dependence. Witnesses also talked about the results of an analysis on the economic impact of implementing the Energy Security Leadership Council's Recommendations to the Nation on Reducing U.S. Oil Dependence.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 00:46:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Art Center Dedication Ceremony</title>
      <description>A dedication ceremony was held for the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, home to the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum. The ribbon was cut by Chief Justice Roberts, the chancellor of the Smithsonian; Secretary Small; and Mr. Smith. Music was performed by the National Opera Young Artists Program and the Marine Band Brass Quintet.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2006 01:28:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National World War II Memorial Dedication</title>
      <description>The National World War II Memorial was dedicated. Politicians, officials, and others made speeches praising the effort and sacrifice of the World War II generation. Portions of interviews, monument footage, and other video clips were also shown throughout the program.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2004 08:36:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Airline Industry Stimulus Bill, Part 1</title>
      <description>Airline executives testified about the effect of the terrorist attacks on their industry and requested financial aid from the federal government.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2001 02:03:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Federal Express and U.S. Postal Service Agreement</title>
      <description>Federal Express and U.S. Postal Service officials briefed reporters on their agreement to allow U.S. Mail on Federal Express planes and provide Federal Express packaging at U.S. post offices. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2001 19:02:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National World War II Memorial Ground Breaking</title>
      <description>President Clinton and others participated in a ground-breaking ceremony for a monument to World War II veterans. They talked about the valor and sacrifices of World War II veterans and commented on the appropriateness of the location and need for the memorial. In his remarks President Clinton paid tribute to recent casualties from a terrorist attack on the USS Cole and praised those who had raised the funds to build the memorial. 
 
 There are brief audio difficulties during Mr. Smith's remarks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2000 18:08:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National WWII Memorial Reception</title>
      <description>President Clinton spoke about the significance of, and the funding for, a proposed World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Former Senator Dole and the project's co-chair Mr. Smith also made brief comments about the importance of creating the memorial and the value it would have, not only for World War II veterans, but for all U.S. citizens.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2000 08:15:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trade Relations with China</title>
      <description>Witnesses testified about trade relations with China and China's bid for membership in the World Trade Organization. Lawmakers testified about renewing Normal Trade Relations Status (formerly Most Favored Nation status) and about tensions between the countries following the accidental bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade. Business leaders then testified about the benefits of maintaining good trade relations with China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 1999 18:08:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trade Relations with China</title>
      <description>Members of the Clinton administration and other foreign policy experts testified before committee members regarding the United States' trade relations with China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 1998 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transportation Challenges</title>
      <description>Secretary Slater and others participated in a forum which examined issues affecting the future of transportation in the United States. A video was shown highlighting the accomplishments of the Department of Transportation over the last thirty years. During Secretary Slayter's speech, a number of protestors interrupted him. Following his speech, a panel discussion was held and participants took questions from the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 1997 02:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Federal Express in the Pacific</title>
      <description>During his keynote speech in the symposium, "Driving Each Other Crazy:  What Is the Real Problem Between the U.S. and Japan?", Mr. Smith described the dispute between U.S. and Japan over refusal to allow Federal Express to increase its air freight routes in the Pacific Rim area.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 1995 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Clinton Economic Conference</title>
      <description>Economists and business leaders continued to discuss economic issues in the economic conference sponsored by the Clinton presidential transition in the Robinson Convention Center. Issues raised during the session included trade relations with countries around the world.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 1992 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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