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    Training the Information Technology Workforce

    Alan Merten, president of George Mason University, talked about the role of colleges and universities in training the next generation of the information technology professionals. Jill Ai…

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    Ceremony on the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    President Obama delivered remarks at a ceremony celebrating the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The previous year, President Bush signed into law a bill granting educational benefits to the members of th…

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    Role of the White House Military Aide

    Alan Merten, former White House military aide from 1965-66, spoke about his experiences at the White House during the Johnson administration, the role of the military staff, and coordinating…

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    George Mason University

    President Merten talked about the impact of George Mason University men’s basketball team’s success on the university, its academic programs, and future enrollment at the university. The tea…

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    Federal Student Loan Program

    The House Government Reform Committee held a hearing on the federal guaranteed student loan program. Among the issues that witnesses addressed were levels of federal aid available to student…

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    Federal Funding of Higher Education

    University presidents from Pace University in New York City, the University of Denver in Colorado, and George Mason University in Northern Virginia talked about funding issues and the busine…

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    Ergonomics Standards Part 1

    As part of the morning session, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao spoke briefly about ergonomic-injury legislation that was passed by Congress and then struck down. Panelists talked about various …

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    George Mason University Commencement

    After receiving an honorary degree, Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spoke to the graduates. She warned them that success does not usually come easily, and that they should patiently wo…

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    Africa Development Initiative

    Federal Communications Commission Chairman William Kennard talked about new initiatives to promote competition, liberalization, and privatization of the media in African countries. He focuse…

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    Communications Development in Africa

    Mr. Kennard and others focused on the development of telecommunications in Africa. They talked about how advancements in technology have increased trade between Africa and the United States.

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    George Mason University

    George Mason University President Alan Merten talked about the advantages George Mason University offers its students and the surrounding community.

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    The Tobacco Industry

    Patrick Reynolds, Head of the Foundation for a Smokefree America and grandson of the founder of R.J. Reynolds tobacco company, spoke about the tobacco industry and the dangers of tobacco usa…

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