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Vint Cerf
May 4

Vinton G. "Vint" Cerf, widely recognized as one of the co-founders of the Internet, will discuss the Internet of Things and the future of the Web at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, May 4.
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Ray Mabus
April 30

Ray Mabus, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, will discuss the state of America’s sea services and the maritime, budgetary and resource challenges facing the force in the 21st century at an April 30 luncheon.
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Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson
May 8

Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson, the first female superintendent of the Air Force Academy, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on May 8.
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Ban Ki-moon
UN chief calls for ceasefire in Yemen, announces trip to Vatican

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called for a ceasefire in Yemen Thursday night in an address to the National Press Club and announced he will go to the Vatican this month to further his long concern about climate change and the environment.
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Free Jason Rezaian
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Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian has been detained in Iran since July 22, 2014. Throughout this time he has been held in solitary confinement and suffered through many untreated health issues. Click here to find out how to help.
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The Kalb Report
Why Murrow Matters in the Digital Age

As venerable news organizations transform themselves to survive and thrive in a digital world, new competitors are attracting huge audiences, unencumbered by old infrastructures and empowered by technology. On this edition of The Kalb Report, moderator Marvin Kalb explores how today's newsrooms can innovate while maintaining quality.
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I am a quarter of the way through my National Press Club presidency. How am I doing so far?

More importantly, how is the Club doing?

I suggest there are five ways to answer the question.

But first, some background.

Before the year began, I set some objectives derived from the Club's five-year strategic plan. I shared these at my inaugural in January -- we will boost press-freedom efforts, bring new media voices into the Club and renew ourselves in all we do.