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NPC Luncheon with Michael Weiner, executive director of Major League Baseball Players Association
Michael Weiner, executive director and general counsel of Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), will speak at a National Press Club Luncheon, April 11. As the new season begins, Mr. Weiner will “throw the first pitch” by discussing what he believes shapes the future of America’s favorite pastime: collective bargaining. Weiner will be joined by six-time All-Star player Bobby Bonilla, and MLBPA’s new Director of Player Relations and former first baseman Tony Clark. The MLBPA is the collective bargaining representative for all current players, and under Weiner’s leadership, the…
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D.C. Open Government Summit
The National Press Club's Freedom of the Press Committee and the D.C. Open Government Coalition will present the "D.C. Open Government Summit,” a discussion of the state of government transparency in the District, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Conference Rooms. The event will feature speakers from the D.C. government and members of the news media who use open government laws to cover them. A reception follows. The D.C. Open Government Coalition works to enhance the public’s access to government information and ensure transparency in the D.C. government. The forum is open to all free of charge,…
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Sunshine Week Networking
The National Press Club will join the Sunlight Foundation and open government advocates for a Sunshine Week event on Wednesday, March 14th from 6-8pm. Come join the National Press Club, Openthegovernment.org, Online News Association, ASNE, POPVOX, ProPublica, Public Campaign, Public Citizen, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Sunlight Foundation and United Republic to discuss issues surrounding transparency in government and find out the latest from those working on and committed to open government. This is a free event but registration is required. There will be a cash bar.
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NPC Luncheon with Douglas Shulman, IRS Commissioner
IRS COMMISSIONER DOUG SHULMAN TALKS TAXES AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB ON APRIL 5 Tax Chief Looks Ahead to Future of Nation’s Tax System as April Deadline Nears Doug Shulman, the 47th Commissioner of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, will speak at a National Press Club Luncheon on Thursday, April 5. Now in his final year of a five-year term, Shulman will provide his perspective as the nation’s tax deadline approaches in a speech titled “Looking Back and Looking Forward for the Nation’s Tax System.” Shulman, whose agency collects $2.4 trillion in tax revenue, has emphasized the necessity of…
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NPC Luncheon with John Pistole, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
John Pistole, head of the Transportation Security Administration, will speak at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon, March 5. Pistole will discuss "Counterterrorism, Risk-Based Security, and TSA’s Vision for the Future of Aviation Security." In July, 2010, Pistole was confirmed as the fifth administrator of the TSA, where he oversees the 60,000 employees who provide security at more than 450 U.S. airports and through the Federal Air Marshal Service. His agency also is responsible for security for highways, railroads, ports, mass transit systems and pipelines. Since arriving at the agency…
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Getting the Story: Sara Ganim of the Harrisburg Patriot-News on Covering the Penn State Story
Getting the Story: Sara Ganim of the Harrisburg Patriot-News on Covering the Penn State Story – Feb. 14, 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Conference Rooms Join us for a one-on-one conversation with Sara Ganim, whose reporting for the Harrisburg Patriot-News uncovered the allegations of child-abuse against former longtime Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Rick Dunham, president of the NPC Journalism Institute and Washington Bureau Chief of the Houston Chronicle will lead the discussion. Reserve at [email protected]
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NPC Luncheon with Deepak Chopra, Founder of The Chopra Foundation and Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Center
World-renowned mind/body physician Deepak Chopra, M.D. will discuss the healing power of spiritual solutions at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, April 4. The event will coincide with publication of his 65th book, Spiritual Solutions: Answers to Life’s Greatest Challenges; copies will be available for sale/signing after the luncheon. Co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, he focuses on the crucial connection between body, mind, spirit, and healing. Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm, with remarks beginning at 1 pm, followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 pm…
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NPC Luncheon with Alec Baldwin
Note: We are experiencing difficulties with our streaming provider. The "archived" version of today's luncheon will be available soon on the press.org homepage. We apologize for any inconvenience. Actor and political activist Alec Baldwin will speak about art and politics at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, April 16. Baldwin, perhaps best known for his role as Jack Donaghy on the hit television show, "30 Rock", has long been active in progressive political causes. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending…
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10 Tech Trends for Q1
Learn about the most interesting emerging technologies coming to market in the next few months that stand to impact your work. This invigorating session will showcase ten tech trends that you need to know now. We’ll explain what they are in plain English, why they matter to you and how you can leverage them to energize your work. We’ll bring lots of show and tell items and gadgets, and you’ll receive betas and trial versions to use on your own. To reserve: http://webbmediagroup.com/training-10-tech-trends-for-q1 Instructor: Amy Webbhttp://webbmediagroup.com/amy-webb
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In the Mood for News: Inauguration of Theresa Werner as 105th president of the National Press Club
Put on your dancing shoes for a gala night to inaugurate and honor our 2012 National Press Club President Theresa Werner. NPC's Board of Governors will host In the Mood for News dinner dance on Jan. 28 in the ballroom. Tickets cost $95 per person and will include a cocktail hour, a three-course Americana dinner prepared by Chef Susan Delbert and plenty of libations. The night's theme pays tribute to the 1940s USO canteens held at the National Press Club. Werner, a freelance broadcast journalist, is known for her smooth moves on the dance floor as a competitive swing dancer and clogger. More…
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