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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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Advanced Google Search
In this class we discuss ways to refine your search results from millions of hits to a handful of targeted sites. We look at Google's specialized search services, including News, Scholar, and Books, and scenarios where those services can be more useful than a traditional search. We also look at how to set up alerts and how to find old versions of websites. There is a class fee of $25 for NPC members and $50 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle at [email protected] or 202-662-7509.…
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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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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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