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NPC Luncheon with Dr. Ben Carson, Neurosurgeon and Author
Dr. Ben Carson, noted neurosurgeon and author of the new book "One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future," will be the guest speaker at a National Press Club luncheon on May 28. Dr. Carson was director of pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital until he retired last year. In 2008, Dr. Carson was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush. Dr. Carson has received 38 honorary degrees and dozens of merit citations. He now works as a columnist, author and speaker. Dr. Carson finished third, with 9 percent, in the 2016 Republican presidential straw poll…
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NPC Freelance Soiree
NPC Freelance Soiree
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NPC Pub Quiz
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NPC Member Happy Hour
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Clinton Yates & Nate Scott Preview Super Bowl LI
Livestream will begin at 6:00pm EST. Join National Press Club members Clinton Yates of ESPN’s "The Undefeated" and WTOP, and Nate Scott of Fox Sports as they discuss Sunday’s Super Bowl LI with Andrei Markovits. Audio from the talk will be streamed live above. The talk is scheduled to take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 during the Press Club’s regular Taco Night. There is no charge to members for the event but please make a reservation with Mesfin at [email protected] so we know how many to expect for tacos. As always, be sure to order your two drinks or the ref will throw the flag…
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NPC Newsmaker with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
Event video is being processed - please chack back for it soon at press.org. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will speak at a National Press Club newsmaker and take questions on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 11:00 a.m. In one of his final public speaking appearances in Washington, Moniz will discuss how an increased focus on science and research and development has informed better policymaking and technology solutions, and how to protect the independence and integrity of scientists at the Department of Energy and its 17 National Labs. Secretary Moniz will unveil a new report on the work of the…
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The Inauguration of Jeffrey Ballou, 110th President of The National Press Club
The Board of Governors of The National Press Club requests of the pleasure of your company at Club of Champions A gala to mark the inauguration of Jeffrey Ballou News Editor at Al Jazeera Media Network English language channel and 110th President of the National Press Club Saturday, January 14th, 2017 Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Dancing with Beats by DJ Scientific to follow Black Tie National Press Club 529 14th St., NW Washington, District of Columbia Illustration by Steve Lieber Sponsorship and donation opportunities Help make the gala more memorable via a personal donation…
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NPC Luncheon with MGM Resorts Chairman & CEO James Murren
James Murren, the chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, Dec. 2. Murren will talk about MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion integrated resort and casino, which is scheduled to open on Dec. 8, and offer his perspectives on the business of travel and tourism. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $38 for all other non-member tickets. For questions,…
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NPC Luncheon with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Nov. 21. She plans to focus on the environmental and public health legacy of the Obama Administration, with an emphasis on efforts to combat the global effects of climate change. Under McCarthy's leadership, the EPA helped penalize Volkswagen for cheating on diesel emissions, advocated for regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, promoted a sweeping federal rule to cut carbon dioxide emission from power plants and worked to expand federal authority under the Clean Water Act. McCarthy…
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NPC New Member Happy Hour
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