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ICC Reception for Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera
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Book Rap: Congressman John Lewis & Andrew Aydin - "March: Book Two"
Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Aydin will discuss and sign copies of the new second volume in their #1 bestselling graphic novel trilogy, "March," a first-hand account of Lewis’ experiences as a key figure of the civil rights movement, drawn by award-winning artist Nate Powell. After the success of the Nashville sit-in movement, John Lewis’ commitment to change through nonviolence is stronger than ever — but as he and his fellow Freedom Riders board a bus into the heart of the deep south, they will be tested like never before. Faced with beatings, police brutality, imprisonment, arson, and…
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Julián Castro, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro will speak at a National Press Club Speakers Newsmaker at noon on Tues., Jan. 13. Castro will address the state of housing and HUD’s plans for the coming year. Secretary Castro, a former mayor of San Antonio, is considered a rising star in the Democratic Party. He delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 2012 and was the first Hispanic ever to give the keynote speech at a national political convention. The National Press Club event begins promptly at 12:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 p.m. Castro will take…
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What would Martin Luther King say about Gun Violence, Race Relations, the Economy and the Struggle for Equality Today?
The Political Punch of the Pro-Life Movement in the 2014 Elections and Beyond
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Inauguration of John K. Hughes - 108th President of the National Press Club
NPC Luncheon with William "Bro" Adams, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities
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The Kalb Report - The Sound of News: An Evening with NPR
The Kalb Report - The Sound of News: An Evening with NPR About the Program: Each week, an average of more than 27 million people tune in to National Public Radio (NPR) programming, placing listenership at near-record highs. So, in this digital age, what is the secret to the stunning success of America’s original electronic medium? Join journalist/scholar Marvin Kalb for the next edition of The Kalb Report when NPR icons Steve Inskeep, Mara Liasson, Scott Simon, Susan Stamberg, and Nina Totenberg discuss craft and impact, the art of storytelling, and the magic of radio. The Kalb Report series…
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NPC Luncheon with Gary Bettman, Commissioner, National Hockey League and Ted Leonsis, CEO, Monumental Sports
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman and Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis will discuss the growth of the NHL and the 2015 Winter Classic at a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon Dec. 5. Bettman has served as NHL Commissioner since 1993. Before coming to the NHL, he served as senior vice president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association. Under his leadership the NHL revenues have grown from $400 million in 1993 to over $3 billion. He also led the NHL’s expansion with the addition of six new teams. Leonsis, whose company Monumental Sports & Entertainment…
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Tuesday's Latino Vote: Implications for Immigration and 2016 Elections
Ethicist, Pastor and Activist Jim Wallis to Address Ferguson Shooting
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NPC Luncheon with Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), will focus on the Ebola outbreak at a National Press Club speaker luncheon Friday, November 21. One of the world's leading experts in his field, Dr. Fauci has been swamped with requests by the media, medical community, and legislators for his views and guidance re the Ebola issue. He has been with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 1968. Internationally known and respected for his expertise in immunology and infectious diseases, Dr. Fauci has headed the NIAID since 1984. He has…
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NPC Luncheon with Allison Macfarlane, chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Livestream starts at 1:00pm ET. Allison Macfarlane, chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will speak about assuring the continued safe operation of the nation’s more than 100 nuclear power plants at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, November 17. Macfarlane, chairman of the commission since July 2012, will also speak about the orderly closure of plants being closed for economic reasons, and the safe and secure management of radioactive waste. She will also touch on the importance of maintaining the momentum of post-Fukushima safety enhancements and positioning the agency to…
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