July in Focus Schedule

July 3, 1998	IF 1025	Puerto Rico Statehood? - Fourteen billion dollars annually is the cost to U.S. taxpayers for direct and corporate welfare to Puerto Rico. Should Puerto Rico be given a chance to steer its own economic growth with Senate approval of a bill that would allow Puerto Rican citizens to vote on their political status? Alex Odishelidze will talk about the consequences of a Puerto Rican vote.
July 10, 1998	IF 1026	Cinematographer Victor J. Kemper - One-on-one interview with Victor J. Kemper, one of Hollywood’s leading cinematographers for more than 25 years. He will be in Albuquerque as part of the Media Arts Program’s International Cinema Lecture Series. Kemper’s credits include "Dog Day Afternoon," directed by Sidney Lumet, "Magic," directed by John Attenborough, "Pee Wee’s Big Adventure," directed by Tim Burton.
July 17, 1998	IF 1027	Asian Adoption - Several New Mexican couples decide that foriegn adoption is for them. Hear what they have to say about the process and what it took to realize their dream. Followed by studio discussion.
July 24, 1998	IF 1028	Margaret Warner-Washburne - repeat performance
July 31, 1998	IF 1029	Onate - This will include a new background report and follow-up panel discussion