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Tim Pawlenty, Former Governor of Minnesota
Tim Pawlenty, the former governor of Minnesota and a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2012, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Jan. 13, 2011. Pawlenty, who left the governor's office Jan. 3, will launch a book tour at the National Press Club for his memoir "Courage to Stand." In his book, Pawlenty tells his story of going from blue-collar South St. Paul to the governor's mansion, about his time as governor and shares his ideas for the direction of the country and how some of the things he's done in Minnesota might translate nationally. Pawlenty will sign copies of…
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New Year's Swing
Come to dance the night away at the New Year's Eve Swing featuring Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. The cost is $125 for NPC members; $150 for non-members. The night includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, party favors, midnight champagne toast and a $15 discount on New Year's Eve dinner at the Fourth Estate Restaurant. If you would like to have dinner in the Fourth Estate before, it’s only $50 more for three courses and a glass of champagne See the menu here - http://press.org/restaurants/fourth-estate/new-years-eve. For discount codes, contact Josh Funk…
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The Kalb Report: "Scoops and Scandals"
The Kalb Report: "Scoops and Scandals: Two Centuries of Presidents and the Press" Moderator Marvin Kalb and an expert panel will examine the history of the relationship between the press and our presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. Panelists include: Douglas Brinkley, Historian; Sam Donaldson, Journalist and Martha Joynt Kumar, Historian. The series is produced jointly by The George Washington University Global Media Institute, Harvard's Joan Shorenstein Center and the National Press Club.
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Children's Holiday Party
Make plans now to attend the National Press Club's Annual Children's Holiday Party...Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities begins at 11 a.m. with a delicious buffet luncheon, a fantastic DJ that knows the right songs to play for a fun party, entertainment by the Clogging Dancers, our famous gingerbread cookie decorating, magic tricks, face painting and, of course, a visit from SANTA. Don't forget to support our 'ANNUAL TOY DRIVE' -- by bringing an unwrapped toy as part of your admission to the Holiday Party! Don't miss out on the fun. Reserve your spot now by calling 202…
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CPJ Annual International Press Freedom Awards
The National Press Club's Press Freedom Committee co-sponors, as it does annually, a press conference with the Committee to Protect Journalists on November 18, to unveil the winners of the 2010 International Press Freedom Awards. The awards are given annually to journalists from around the world who fight to tell the truth under dangerous conditions. COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001 USA Phone: (212) 465 1004 Fax: (212) 465 9568 Web: www.cpj.org E-Mail: [email protected]: www.cpj.orgContact: Magnus AgE-mail: [email protected]: (212) 465-1004 x128 Media…
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Panel on Social Media and Journalism Standards
Communication specialists and seasoned reporters will examine whether traditional journalism standards apply to the new social media at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, in the Lisagor Room. The event is free for members, $35 for non-members. Panelists include: W. Joseph Campbell, author of "Getting it Wrong: Ten of the Greatest Misreported Stories in American Journalism"; Howard Mortman, C-SPAN communications director; Linda Feldmann, staff writer, The Christian Science Monitor; and Patrick Gavin, staff reporter, Politico. NPC Vice President Mark Hamrick will moderate. Reservations are required for…
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Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, D.C. Public Schools-Cancelled
This event has been cancelled.
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NPC Luncheon: Brian T. Moynihan
Brian T. Moynihan, chief executive officer and president of Bank of America, will address a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, October 8, 2010. Moynihan will deliver a speech entitled “Observations on U.S. and Global Financial Markets and Economic Growth,” discussing the recent U.S. and international regulatory reforms and the role of financial services companies in the economic recovery. Moynihan joined FleetBoston Financial in 1993, rising to lead its global wealth and investment management operations. He served in a number of senior leadership positions at Bank of America after it…
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Chairs of the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Senator John Cornyn, Chair, National Republican Senatorial Committee and Senator Robert Menendez, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee will address a Luncheon on Sept. 30. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. and remarks begin promptly at 1 p.m., followed by a question period that concludes at 2 p.m. Cost of the luncheon is $17 for National Press Club members, $28 for their guests and $35 for the general public. To reserve, call 202-662-7501 or email [email protected] . To submit a question in advance, put CORNYN or MENENDEZ in the subject line and email it to [email protected]…
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Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force
A little over two years after assuming his role as the senior uniformed officer in the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz will address a National Press Club luncheon on Oct. 12. Schwartz will discuss the service's ongoing efforts to organize, train, and equip itself amid two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, a worsening fiscal crisis that is pressing on the Pentagon's budget and an increased emphasis on the service's stewardship of nuclear weapons. Schwartz has served as Commander of the Special Operations Command-Pacific, as well as Alaskan Command, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense…
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