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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 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 Luncheon with Basketball Legend & Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and the author of more than a dozen books, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, Oct. 17. Abdul-Jabbar was the NBA’s MVP six times over during the 20 seasons he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a member of six championship teams and was named an All-Star a record 19 times. After he retired from his playing career, Abdul-Jabbar became a successful author, publishing graphic novels and books on African-American history. His latest work, “Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality…
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NPC Luncheon with WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo
World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo will speak at a National Press Club Speakers luncheon on Friday, Oct. 7. Azevêdo became the sixth Director-General of the WTO in September 2013. In a statement earlier this week, the WTO said that world trade will grow more slowly than expected in 2016. Azevêdo said the forecast is “serious and should serve as a wake-up call.” He called it “particularly concerning in the context of growing anti-globalization sentiment.” Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session…
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John Cosgrove Can't Wait To Be 100
He is part of the legend of the National Press Club, our oldest living president and on Monday evening, September 26, you are invited to help him party like its 2018! The Ballroom will be in full swing that night to celebrate our own John Cosgrove as he turns 98 with the "Can’t Wait To Be 100" Birthday Party. The event is not to be missed and will be a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Tickets are $50 per person. The party will include an open bar, wonderful appetizers and an entertaining program! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Program begins at 6:15 pm with a color guard…
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NPC Luncheon with US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will discuss the ongoing debate in Congress over the House and Senate defense bills at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, September 15. In his speech entitled "Dulling the Edge: How Congress Risks Undermining the Finest Fighting Force the World Has Ever Known,” Carter will elaborate on his concerns over some of the proposals under consideration. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a Q&A session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for National Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at…
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“Politicians vs. Press” Spelling Bee
Livestream will begin at 7:15pm EDT. Sponsored by The relationship between members of Congress and the journalists who cover them can be testy at times, but on September 21, 2016 it will be all fun and games as lawmakers and reporters square off in the Politicians vs. Press Spelling Bee at the legendary National Press Club in downtown Washington. 2013 champion Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) leveraged his Press Club Spelling Bee victory into a 2016 vice presidential nomination. 2015 victor Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) will be back to defend his title this year against fellow lawmakers and a rejuvenated…
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