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NPC Luncheon with Congressman Buck McKeon, ( R - Calif.) Chair, House Armed Services Committee
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) will discuss President Obama's Afghanistan withdrawal plans at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, Feb. 24. The chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, which provides authorization and oversight of the Defense Department and its nearly $500 billion budget, is considered one of Congress' most influential positions. A staunch advocate of robust defense spending, McKeon announced in January he would not seek reelection in 2014 after 21 years on Capitol Hill. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks…
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NPC Summit
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NPC Luncheon with DeMaurice Smith, NFL Players Association
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NPC Luncheon with Joseph H. Boardman, Amtrak President & CEO
Livestream starts at 1pm EST Amtrak President & CEO Joseph H. Boardman will share his thoughts on passenger rail issues and provide a preview of the year ahead for Amtrak at a National Press Club Luncheon on Fri., Jan. 10. The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2:00 p.m. Luncheon tickets cost $22 for NPC members and up to one guest, and $36 for non-members. For questions regarding reservations, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662-7501. Club Members who wish…
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NPC Luncheon with General Frank Grass, Chief, National Guard Bureau
Livestream starts at 1pm EST Gen. Frank J. Grass, member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and chief of the National Guard Bureau, will address issues facing the National Guard at a National Press Club luncheon on Jan. 9. Grass, who took command Sept. 7, 2012, is responsible for ensuring that the more than 460,000 Army and Air National Guard citizen-warriors stand ready to protect the nation and mobilize as active duty soldiers and airmen and women. Since 9-11, National Guard citizen soldiers and airmen have supported more than 760,000 overseas mobilizations, some more than once. Grass serves as…
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NPC Luncheon with Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston TX
NPC Luncheon with General Frank Grass, Chief, National Guard Bureau
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Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
Livestream starts at 1:30pm EST International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde will talk about world's economy at a National Press Club luncheon in her first press appearance in 2014. Lagarde will speak immediately after returning from a trip to Africa. As the leader of the IMF, Lagarde has in hand economic research of the organization's 188 member countries. She'll discuss the prospects for US and global economic growth, recovery in the European Union, and the IMF's mission to support low-income countries by increasing the availability of credit. Lunch will be served at 1 p…
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NPC Luncheon with General Ray Odierno, U.S. Army Chief of Staff
Livestream starts at 1pm EST US Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno will be speaking on the future of the Army at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, January 7. Before ascending to the position of Army Chief of Staff, General Odierno commanded United States Joint Forces Command and was the commanding general for the US campaign in Iraq. 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 $22 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $36 for all other non-…
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NPC Luncheon with Ricky Skaggs, Grammy Winner and Bluegrass Legend
Livestream starts at 1pm EST Ricky Skaggs, 14-time Grammy winner, will share memories from his 50-year career at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 19. Skaggs has been playing the mandolin since he was five-years-old and has risen to the heights of country music stardom, while remembering his bluegrass roots. Skaggs is traveling to Washington to perform at the Interfaith Holiday Gala Benefit for the Wounded Warriors on Dec. 20. 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 $21 for…
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NPC Speakers Newsmaker with Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia
President of Colombia to Speak at Club December 3 President Juan Manuel Santos will deliver remarks on Colombia’s economic, political and social transformation, including the historic peace talks under way with the FARC rebel group, on Tuesday, December 3, in the Holeman Lounge. The president’s remarks will begin at 4:30 pm, followed by a question-and-answer session. The program will end at 5:30 pm. The event will be open to credentialed press and NPC members only. NPC members may register at the link belowCredentialed press can register by sending an email to [email protected]. Your…
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