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Senator Dianne Feinstein
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 Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. She will be joined by the Courage Campaign Founder and Chair Rick Jacobs and three same-sex married couples. The Courage Campaign is an online organizing network for progressive change and full equality in California and across the country. Gay couples in D.C…
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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Young Members Film Series
Just in time for the Chicago Cubs' annual elimination from playoff contention, the Young Members Film Series presents a film from ESPN's critically acclaimed 30 for 30 series "Catching Hell: The Steve Bartman Story" on Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm in the Zenger Room. This is a members only event and there is no cost to attend. "With five outs remaining in Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, a foul ball descended from the cold Chicago sky, destined for the glove of left fielder Moises Alou. But it was not meant to be, as one inconspicuous hand reached down from the left field stands at Wrigley Field and…
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A Conversation on Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is changing the way businesses operate today. Come and hear from local business executives about how CSR is shaping their strategies and business principles towards a more sustainable future. We will discuss: • What engagement is and how it is measured• What CSR is and why it is important to your company• How to establish a successful CSR program• How to build strategic partnerships with nonprofits to foster your CSR program• How to effectively communicate your company’s CSR program to build a positive brand image Participants:• Burgess Levin, Managing…
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Board of Governors Dinner
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Counterfeit Products
Newsmaker: Federal Law Enforcement, Industry Experts Call for Heightened Awareness, Increased Collaboration to Combat Counterfeit Products The National Press Club Newsmakers Committee will host a Newsmaker forum on the growing threat counterfeit products pose to public health and safety, as well as the U.S. economy, in the club's Zenger Room at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. The panel will feature experts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Eaton Corp. and Pfizer Inc., and explore how government and industry can…
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U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.)
Newsmaker: U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.) TOPIC: “Debt Prioritization”DATE: Tuesday, June 21TIME: 2 p.m. PLACE: Zenger Room The “extraordinary measures” that the Treasury Department has been using since the national debt hit the legal limit of $14.3 trillion in May will be exhausted on Aug. 2, according to the department. At that point, Congress must raise the debt limit, or the government will default on it’s obligations, which would cause major disruptions in financial markets and the global economy. Garrett, chairman of the House capital markets subcommittee, says the disruptions…
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Former U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt “Urgent threats to the U.S. Conservation Legacy” DATE: Wednesday, June 8TIME: 1 p.m.Place: Zenger Room, National Press Club529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20045 Babbitt plans to illuminate what he views as the urgent threats facing the United States’ lands, water, wildlife and air. “At this critical juncture for our public lands, leaders in Washington have made stunningly little progress to advance our nation’s conservation legacy and are setting progress back on a number of fronts,” he said. Babbitt will argue that Congress…
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Getting Hands On with LinkedIn
You probably already have a LinkedIn account, but are you making the most of it? This session will help you to do the following: Develop a complete profile that will help you find connections and be found Increase the number of connections in your network by 10 times or more Leverage groups to learn about and discuss your industry Research potential employers and hiring managers to prepare for networking events and interviews Avoid embarrassing networking faux pas and instead focus your efforts where they matter Schedule informational interviews to expand your real life network Round…
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Mr. Egidijus Meilunas and Dr. Tomicah Tillemann
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Lithuania, MR. EGIDIJUS MEILUNAS and The Senior Advisor to Secretary of State Clinton for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies, DR. TOMICAH TILLEMANN, will discuss "THE HIGH-LEVEL DEMOCRACY MEETING IN VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, JUNE 29-JULY 1" The meeting will come at the end of Lithuania's presidency of the Community of Democracies (CD) and will have a special focus on supporting democratic transition and consolidation worldwide--but especially in North Africa and the Middle East--and on helping bridge the gap between the principles of democracy and universal human…
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