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]

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Stephen 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…

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Andrea 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…

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NPC 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…

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Thomas 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…

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T. 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…

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Eleanor 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…

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America'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…

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San 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…

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Mass. 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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