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His Royal Highness Prince Turki al-Faisal al-Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia
His Royal Highness Prince Turki al-Faisal al-Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia, Former Director General of the Saudi General Intelligence Directorate and Former Saudi Ambassador to the U.S., will discuss THE ALLEGED IRANIAN PLOT TO ASSASSINATE THE SAUDI ARABIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE U.S.; THE EVOLVING ROLE AND RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN SAUDI ARABIA, INCLUDING KING ABDULLAH'S DECISION TO GRANT WOMEN THE VOTE IN 2015; AND SAUDI ARABIA'S SUPPORT FOR PALESTINIAN UN MEMBERSHIP AND STATEHOOD RECOGNITION,(INCLUDING THE IMPLICATION FOR US-SAUDI RELATIONS) Contacts:National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (T), 301/367…
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Michael Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Michael Jacobson, Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest Topic: "Craving Change: How Food Day Can Help Fix a Broken Food System" With two out of three Americans overweight or obese, and with a food and farm system that takes a heavy toll on the land, workers and farm animals, food policy leaders are planning Food Day on Oct. 24 as both a celebration of healthy, affordable and sustainably produced food, and a grass-roots mobilization for improved food policies. Food Day is spearheaded by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, which is celebrating its…
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Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council
Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council (FRC), will talk about what “values voters” want in a presidential candidate. In early October the political advocacy arm, FRC Action, will host most of the major Republican presidential candidates as speakers on the subject of family values in the 2012 election. Journalists are invited to ask questions at the Newsmaker regarding what Perkins hopes to hear from each candidate. Contact:Anthony E. Gallo, event host, 202 544-6973, [email protected]
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Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Mrs. Maria Damanaki
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 WORLDWIDE. Contacts:National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/667-7711 (CEL), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected]. Luchenko: JUSTIN KENNEY (Dir. of Communications and Public Affairs, NOAA)202/482-6090 (TEL), 202/821-6310 (CEL), [email protected], Twitter: @…
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Mr. Hannes Androsch
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 crisis intended to avoid its spread to Central and Eastern Europe. He will also discuss financial regulation in Europe and Eurozone developments Contacts: National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN, 301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/367-7711 (CEL), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected] Mr. Androsch: ALICE…
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Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer
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 Press Club Newsmaker takes place at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Roemer plans to cite specific examples from the campaigns of his Republican opponents and that of President Obama. Roemer has made fighting the influence of special…
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NPC Club Election
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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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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