The National Press Club

Alma Powell at the National Press Club

Alma Powell at the National Press Club weekly luncheon for speakers.

Ben Bernanke at the National Press Club

Ben Bernanke at the National Press Club weekly luncheon for speakers.

Dolly Parton at the National Press Club

Dolly Parton at the National Press Club weekly luncheon for speakers.

Billy Joel at the National Press Club

Billy Joel at the National Press Club weekly luncheon for speakers.

Joe the Plumber at the National Press Club

Joe the Plumber at the National Press Club weekly luncheon for speakers.

Mitt Romney at the National Press Club

Mitt Romney at the National Press Club weekly luncheon for speakers.

Ben Bernanke

Ben S. Bernanke, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon on Feb. 18 to discuss the current economic conditions.

Photo: Sam Hurd