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    Media and the Political Process

    Kim Hume spoke to students about her career in journalism, the Fox News Network, accuracy in media reporting, and the influence of the media on the political process. Following her remarks s…

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    Media in a Democratic Society

    Pentagon Spokesperson Bryan Whitman talked to students about media relations at the Department of Defense and how potential military action in Iraq would affect his job. He also talked about…

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    Presidential Classroom

    Charlie Cook, editor in chief of the Cook Political Report, talked to students about campaigns and elections, political strategies, and the results of recent elections. Following his remarks…

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    Media in the Political Process

    Roll Call Senior Editor Ed Henry talked about covering politics in Washington and the impact of media coverage on the political process. He also talked about his experiences as a reporter on…

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    Ambassador Perspective

    Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S Knut Vollebaek spoke to students about globalism, world economic issues, Norway’s role in regional peace and security, and future challenges to international …

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    Veterans Affairs Issues

    Veteran’s Affairs Secretary, Anthony Principi spoke to students about the value of military service as well as benefits and services offered to veterans. Following his remarks, he answered q…

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    The Executive Branch

    Former White House Aide Bradley Patterson talked about the personnel and functioning of the executive branch of government in Washington, D.C. He also responded to questions from the high sc…

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    Corporate America and Governmental Affairs

    John Rector talked about the relationship between corporate America and the federal government. As a lobbyist, he encountered a variety of situations in Washington. He also responded to ques…

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    Business and Government

    American Business Conference President Barry Rogstad spoke to high school students about the relationship between business and government, focusing on the expansion of world trade, the use o…

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    National Defense Policies

    Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman, General Joseph Ralston, spoke to High School students participating in a presidential classroom about defense strategies including a policy to maintain a…

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    Media Coverage of the Presidency

    Ms. Compton talked about how the media covers the president. She noted that the Internet had revolutionized journalism because research can be done instantly and accurately. After her remark…

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    Justice Department Issues

    Ms. Reno and Mr. Holder discussed crime and justice issues facing the next generation, and took questions from young people.

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    Role of the Lobbyist

    Horace Deets, AARP Executive Director, addressed high school students on the role of lobbyists in the political process. He described AARP’s lobbying activities and how it provided informati…

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    The Role of Media in the Political Process

    Don Tomasson, of Scripps Howard Newspapers, addressed students in the Presidential Classroom Program at Georgetown University. Mr. Thomasson talked about the role of the print and broadcast …

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    EEOC Function and Purpose

    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Former Chairman Gilbert Casellas talked about the responsibilities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and federal employment policy in pub…

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    Running a Presidential Campaign

    Former Senator Bob Dole spoke to a group of students about current issues facing Congress and running a presidential campaign. Mr. Dole talked about the things he missed about Congress such …

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    Judicial Branch

    Judge Weinstein spoke about the judicial branch to a group of high school students. She was appointed to the federal bench in 1990 by President Bush and she explained the nomination and conf…

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    Health and Human Services Secretary Perspective

    Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala spoke to a group of students, who were participating in the Presidential Classroom program in Washington, D.C. After brief remarks, she took…

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    Media Congressional Coverage

    Cokie Roberts, ABC News journalist, spoke to students about the media’s coverage of Congress. Ms. Roberts also talked about members using the media to aid their agenda and communicate their …

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    Senior Citizens Issues

    Following prepared remarks about senior citizens' issues, Executive Director of the American Association of Retired Persons Horace Deets answered questions from the audience.

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