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2005 Keynote Speeches
Magazine
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Rossotti, Charles O., Commissioner (1997-2002), Internal Revenue Service
Johnson, Stephen L., Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Government Executive Magazine sponsors a management conference featuring dynamic speakers.
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Mental Health Crisis
News Conference
U.S. Capitol
Campaign for Mental Health Reform
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Kennedy, Edward M., U.S. Senator, D-MA
Ramstad, Jim, U.S. Representative, R-MN
Strickland, Ted, U.S. Representative, D-OH
Myrick, Sue, U.S. Representative, R-NC
Kennedy, Patrick, U.S. Representative, D-RI
Napolitano, Grace, U.S. Representative, D-CA
Baird, Brian, U.S. Representative, D-WA
Konigsberg, Charles, Spokesman, Campaign for Mental Health Reform
Sixteen national organizations form the Campaign for Mental Health Reform. Members of Congress and organization representatives announce a report titled, “Emergency Response: A Roadmap for Federal Action on America’s Mental Health Crisis.”
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FBI Oversight
Senate Committee
Judiciary
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Webster, William, Director (1978-1987), Federal Bureau of Investigation
Specter, Arlen, U.S. Senator, R-PA
Hamilton, Lee H., Director, Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Fine, Glenn A., Inspector General, Department of Justice
Mueller, Robert, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Senate Judiciary holds an oversight hearing of the FBI.
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Senate Session
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House Session
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All-Hazard Alert Systems
Senate Committee
Commerce, Science and Transportation, Disaster Prevention & Prediction
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Lawson, John, President and CEO, Association of Public Television Station
Hoover, Reynold N., Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Office of National Security Coordination
DeMint, Jim, U.S. Senator, R, South Carolina
The subcommittee hears testimony on all-hazards alert systems, focusing on the need for a national all-hazards alert and public warning system.
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Space Shuttle Discovery Mission Status
News Conference
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The Supreme Court
National Press Club Speech
National Press Club
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Schumer, Charles E., U.S. Senator, D-NY
Senator Schumer’s speech is titled, “Modesty and Stability on the Bench: How John Roberts Can Convince Democrats to Vote for Him.”
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Victimization of the Elderly
Senate Committee
Special Aging
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Smith, Gordon, U.S. Senator, R-OR
Pratkinis, Anthony, Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz, Psychology
The Senate Special Aging Committee holds a hearing on the victimization of the elderly through various scams. The first public release of a Federal Trade Commission study requested by Chairman Smith on the occurrence of fraud and identity theft complaints by Americans over 50 will be featured. Also, the committee will hear testimony on updated law enforcement and consumer education efforts.
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research
Senate Committee
Energy and Natural Resources, Energy
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Burns, Larry, Vice President, General Motors, Research and Development
Alexander, Lamar, U.S. Senator, R, Tennessee
The subcommittee reviews the recent progress in hydrogen and fuel cell research sponsored by the Department of Energy and by private industry, including challenges to the development of these technologies.
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Discovery Post-Mission Management Team
News Conference
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