Past Speakers
Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Mrs. Maria Damanaki
September 7, 2011
The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)DR JANE LUBCHENCO and The European Union Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, MRS MARIA DAMANAKI, will announce A U.S.-EU AGREEMENT TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS and THE FUTURE OF FISHING…
Read MoreMr. Hannes Androsch
September 6, 2011
The Chairman of the Austrian Council for Research and Technology and Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Finance Market of Austria, MR. HANNES ANDROSCH,will discuss FINANCE REGULATION AND BANKING: THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Mr. Androsch will explain Austria's approach to the banking…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with The Honorable Gary Johnson, Republican presidential candidate
August 19, 2011
Gary Johnson, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, August 19. Johnson, who served two terms as governor of New Mexico, says he has a record of staying out of the way to allow the private sector to create jobs. During his governorship, New…
Read MorePresidential Candidate Buddy Roemer
August 15, 2011
Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer to Discuss Corrupting Influence in Campaigns of his Opponents Republican businessman and former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer will discuss how large, anonymous campaign donations and special-interest money remain a corrupting influence on politics. The National…
Read MoreUnmanned Vehicle Systems
August 10, 2011
A panel of experts on Unmanned Vehicle Systems:MG David "Duncan" Heinz, USMC (ret.)VP, iRobot Maritime Division Lt. Col. Charlie Dean, USA (ret.)QinetiQ Corporation Lt. Col. Ricky Thomas, USAFGlobal Hawk Functional Manager John PriddyDir., Natl. Air Security Operations Center, Grand Forks ND Beyond…
Read MoreSenator Bob Graham "Keys to the Kingdom"
August 1, 2011
Senator Bob Graham will discuss his suspense novel "Keys to the Kingdom" at 6:30 p.m. in the Murrow Rooms. Reservations are required at [email protected]. This event is free for NPC members and $5 for all non-members. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Proceeds…
Read MoreSenator Dianne Feinstein
July 19, 2011
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announces plans to repealDefense of Marriage Act Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) will announce plans to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference, 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in the in the National Press…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
July 18, 2011
Gregory Jaczko, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on Monday, July 18. Jaczko will talk about lessons learned by the nuclear power industry in the aftermath of Japan’s March 11 Fukushima nuclear disaster, which stands as the most…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Tim Armstrong & Arianna Huffington
July 15, 2011
Less than six months since the biggest merger in online news history, AOL Chief Executive Tim Armstrong and Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington appear together to discuss the deal, its aftermath and the future of journalism at a National Press Club luncheon on July 15. Since its $315 million…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Ted Leonsis
July 13, 2011
Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards and one of the most powerful figures in Washington sports and business, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon, July 13. Leonsis, who made his fortune at AOL, has transformed the Capitals into…
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