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Dr. Kemal Kerkuki
Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Strongly Opposes U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq; Says Violence is Likely to Escalate, Calls on U.S. & Iraqi Leadership to Reconsider (Washington, DC) – Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Kemal Kerkuki calls on the U.S. and the Iraqi leadership to carefully reconsider proposed withdrawal of U.S. forces arguing that violence will likely increase, jeopardizing hard fought gains toward democracy and human rights. Kerkuki will discuss U.S.-Iraqi relations at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference, 10 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2011, National Press…
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NPC General Membership Meeting
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NPC Luncheon with Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO/CTO of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), will discuss the future of human spaceflight in advance of his company’s planned Nov. 30 flight to the International Space Station, the first private mission to ISS for NASA, at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 29. SpaceX, which won a NASA contract to replace the cargo transport function of the Space Shuttle, develops rockets and vehicles for missions to Earth orbit and beyond. Musk was chief engineer for Falcon 1, the first privately developed liquid fuel rocket to reach orbit, as well as the company's Falcon 9…
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NPC Luncheon with Tom Brokaw
Former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw, author of the blockbuster “The Greatest Generation,” will discuss his new book at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 3. Brokaw will talk about “The Time of Our Lives: Past, Present, Promise,” a broad view of how American life has changed since the Great Depression and how to foster America's future. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the speech beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for Club members, $29 for guests of members and $36 for general admission. To reserve tickets, please e-mail [email protected] or call 202-…
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NPC Journalism Awards Dinner
The National Press Club's Annual Journalism Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, August 10th, beginning with a Reception at 6 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge, followed by Dinner and a program in the Ballroom. Cost $45.00 per person. Reservations are required. to reserve your seat, please call 202-662-7501.
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NPC Luncheon with Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Gregory Jaczko, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on Monday, July 18. Jaczko will talk about lessons learned by the nuclear power industry in the aftermath of Japan’s March 11 Fukushima nuclear disaster, which stands as the most serious nuclear accident since the Chernobyl meltdown in 1986. The NRC is scheduled to meet on July 19 to consider a report on the Fukushima disaster and how it pertains to the US nuclear industry. In May of 2009, President Obama appointed Jaczko chairman of the NRC, where he had served as a commissioner…
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National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director, Rea Carey
Newsmaker: Rea Carey, executive director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force TOPIC: Advancing Equality in Employment and Immigration DATE: Tuesday, June 28 TIME: 10 a.m. ROOM: Lisagor Room Rea Carey, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, will talk about the efforts under way to pass the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act and other legislation to advance equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the current political landscape. She will also address the importance of working with allies and across movements to achieve equality and…
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NPC Luncheon with Ted Leonsis
Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards and one of the most powerful figures in Washington sports and business, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon, July 13. Leonsis, who made his fortune at AOL, has transformed the Capitals into one of the most exciting teams in hockey, led by superstar Alex Ovechkin. Still the team has consistently fallen short in the playoffs. Long- suffering Wizards fans are hopeful he can at least get the basketball team back to the postseason. The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at…
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The NO BOUNDARIES 5k Run/Walk Training Clinic
FLEET FEET Sports Adams Morgan in conjunction with NEW BALANCE and OnPoint FITNESS is proud to present three NO BOUNDARIES Beginners Running Clinics to benefit walkers/runners participating in the NPC’s BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K. The purpose of each clinic is to introduce participants to the lifetime fitness activities of running and walking and to give them the tools to prepare themselves to walk/run a 5K event. The NO BOUNDARIES™ 5k Run/Walk Training Clinics will offer participants guidance and advice from experienced coaches on topics such as proper running form, progression, choosing the…
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NPC Luncheon with Gen. James Jones
Gen. James L. Jones, former United States National Security Advisor for the Obama Administration and a retired four-star general, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on Monday, May 16. Gen. Jones will speak on the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on Al-Qaeda, as well as on the United States' relationship with Pakistan. He also will discuss the strategic goals of the United States in the changing Middle East, especially in Libya, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Palestine and Northern Africa. Gen. Jones served as the 32nd Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and Supreme Allied…
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