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NPC Newsmaker: Ambassador Masood Khan of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Ambassador Masood Khan of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker event on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Holeman Lounge. He will discuss the recent flooding in Pakistan. The world has seen shocking video of the recent record flooding in Pakistan but the impact on the country is far greater than even these videos suggest. The number of people who are displaced, missing or dead are high and climbing rapidly. Ambassador Khan will provide a briefing on what is now known of the situation and what is projected in the short and longer term. He will discuss…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: New York City Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will address gun control and manufacturers at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. A former captain in the New York Police Department, Adams has been an advocate for tougher gun laws. In June testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, he called for a ban on assault weapons, among other reforms. “It is high noon in America,” Adams said in written testimony. "Time for every one of us to decide where we stand on the issue of gun violence. Time to decide if it is more important to protect the profits of gun…
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Up for Growth's 2022 Annual Summit for Housing Changemakers
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro Keynotes 2022 Summit for Housing Changemakers Up for Growth summit on addressing the nation’s housing shortage features speakers and panelists from the White House, HUD and communities across 12 states Up for Growth on September 26-27 will hold its 2022 Summit for Housing Changemakers. https://go.upforgrowth.org/Changemaker Headlined by former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, the event will feature local, state and federal leaders, experts, planners and advocates who will discuss ideas and real-world practices…
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API Innovation Center @ Cortex Announces New "Re-shoring" Strategy for Critical Drug Ingredients
MEDIA ADVISORY – September 27, 2022 API Innovation Center @ Cortex Announces New “Re-shoring” Strategy for Critical Drug Ingredients Glioblastoma Foundation advancing brain cancer treatment with Lomustine, making drug more accessible and affordable to patients What: Press Conference with Anthony Sardella, CEO and President of the API Innovation Center, and Gita Kwatra, PharmD., Executive Director, Glioblastoma Foundation When: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 13th floor Holeman Lounge Who: Tony…
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Veteran's Day Dinner at the Fourth Estate Restaurant with Chef Andre Rush
Join celebrity chef and veterans advocate Andre Rush for a multi-course dinner at the National Press Club on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. The event begins with a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner customized by Chef Rush in partnership with National Press Club Chef Susan Delbert, and remarks and book signing with Chef Rush. More details about the menu will be announced soon. Member tickets for the event cost $78 per person (including one book) or $148 per couple (including one book). The event is open to the public. Tickets for the general public cost $90 per person (including one book)…
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Press conference: Latin American Press Under Siege
The National Press Club Press Freedom Team sponsors an in-person press conference with journalists from Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela describing the growing repression of journalism by governments across Latin America. Speakers: On Nicaragua: Tifani Roberts, Univision Anibal Toruño, Radio Dario and the Voces el Libertad coalition On Cuba: Armano Chaguaceda, Havana Times - La Razón On Venezuela: Luz Mely Reyes, Efecto Cocuyo Carlos Roa, Asociación de Periodistas Venezolanos en el Extranjero Dagmar Thiel, CEO Fundamedios (moderator) John Donnelly, NPC Press Freedom Committee President (…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will speak about the mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in an ever-changing national security environment at a National Press Club in-person Headliner event on Thursday, Sept. 9. President George W. Bush established the Office of Homeland Security in October 2001, a month after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. Congress as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 established the department on Nov. 25, 2002 to consolidate 22 executive branch domestic security agencies into a single Cabinet office.…
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Embassy Press Attaché Mixer
The National Press Club and the International Correspondents Team cordially invites Embassy Press Attaché's, international correspondents and Press Club members to an in-person "mixer" on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6 - 8 p.m. This Embassy Press Attache “Mixer” is an exclusive reception designed to offer an opportunity for Press Attaché's to meet with the National Press Club's leadership team and journalists from major print and broadcast outlets around the world. Let us connect you with our vibrant media community, and provide you with mechanisms for more effectively communicating your…
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Upcoming investigations in the House of Representatives
Join Facts First USA for a conversation on what to expect from the upcoming investigations in the House of Representatives. Through discussions with experts and analysts, we'll unpack the strategies we anticipate House Republicans will use, and how the media can deal with lies and attacks from conservatives and sort facts from fiction. January 18, 2023 9:00am – 11:00am National Press Club & Livestream Holeman Lounge 529 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20045 Click here to RSVP: https://factsfirstusa.splashthat.com/
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Embassy Press Attaché Mixer
The National Press Club cordially invites embassy press attachés to join Club members for an exclusive reception on Tuesday, March 14, from 6-8 p.m. The bi-annual press attaché mixer aims to bring together Washington’s diplomatic community with the National Press Club’s vibrant network of journalists. The event, which is sponsored by the Club’s International Correspondents Committee, is an opportunity for journalists to build relations with embassy officials from the countries they cover. Drinks and small bites will be provided.
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