Past Speakers
State Minister for Finance of Portugal, Mr. Vitor Gaspar
March 19, 2012
The State Minister for Finance of Portugal, Vitor Gaspar, will discuss "the truth about the Portuguese financial situation." Contacts: Minister Gaspar: ANTONIO CARNEIRO JACINTO (Embassy of Portugal)[email protected]
Read MoreStephen Johnson
March 16, 2012
The Senior Fellow and Director of The Americas Program Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), STEPHEN JOHNSON, will release and discuss "A MAJOR CSIS REPORT ON IRAN'S INFLUENCE IN THE AMERICAS" Contacts: National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/367-7711…
Read MoreAndrea Chalupa
March 5, 2012
Ukrainian-American journalist Andrea Chalupa will discuss how George Orwell's Animal Farm was translated into Ukrainian & distributed free in displaced persons camps in Germany before being discovered by the Soviets, who destroyed as many copies as possible. Miss Chalupa's uncle was given a…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with John Pistole, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
March 5, 2012
John Pistole, head of the Transportation Security Administration, will speak at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon, March 5. Pistole will discuss "Counterterrorism, Risk-Based Security, and TSA’s Vision for the Future of Aviation Security." In July, 2010, Pistole was confirmed as the fifth…
Read MoreThomas Mallon "Watergate"
March 2, 2012
Esteemed historical novelist Thomas Mallon will discuss his newest book, Watergate, a remarkable retelling of the Watergate scandal, as seen through a kaleidoscope of its colorful perpetrators and investigators. In Watergate, Thomas Mallon conveys the drama and high comedy of the Nixon presidency…
Read MoreT. Kumar
February 24, 2012
The Director for International Advocacy of Amnesty International USA,T. Kumar, will discuss the current challenges in Afghanistan and releasea report: "Fleeing War, Finding Misery: The plight of the internally displaced in Afghanistan." The report says about a half million people have fled the war…
Read MoreEleanor Herman and King Peggy of Ghana "King Peggy"
February 22, 2012
Eleanor Herman and King Peggy of Ghana will discuss their book "King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village." "King Peggy" details the charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen…
Read MoreAmerica's New Focus on Asia: A Conversation with CSIS Scholars on Regional Security Issues
February 13, 2012
America's focus on Asian security to be examined at Feb. 13 Newsmaker The Newsmakers and International Correspondents committees have teamed up to co-sponsor a panel discussion at noon Monday, Feb. 13, on "America's New Focus on Asia: A Conversation with CSIS Scholars on Regional Security Issues…
Read MoreSan Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders
February 13, 2012
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders to Discuss Pension and Retiree Health Benefit Reform Sanders expecting his city to be next big battle over public employee benefits (Washington, DC) – Governors and mayors nationwide facing budget deficits are focusing on the costs of public employee pensions and…
Read MoreMass. AG Martha Coakley and Va. AG Ken Cuccinelli
February 9, 2012
PROMINENT STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO LEAD NATIONAL PRESS CLUB NEWSMAKER ON HEALTH ACT CONSTITUTIONALITY, 10 A.M. THURSDAY, FEB. 9, AS PRELUDE TO SUPREME COURT’S MARCH CONSIDERATION; MASS. AG MARTHA COAKLEY AND VA. AG KEN CUCCINELLI, ON OPPOSING SIDES, TO SPEAK, TAKE MEDIA QUESTIONS State attorneys…
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