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State of the First Amendment
“State of the First Amendment” The First Amendment Center, in partnership with the National Press Club, Freedom Forum and the American Society of News Editors, will release results of its 2012 State of the First Amendment Survey at the National Press Club. The authoritative survey, which has examined public perspectives on First Amendment freedoms for the past 15 years, will explore contemporary free speech issues, including freedom of expression and the protection of intellectual property on the Internet. Presenters: Ken Paulson, chief executive officer, and Gene Policinski, senior vice…
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NPC Committee Fair
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Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission - POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONEDGary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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NPC Luncheon with Anna Maria Chávez, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the USA
Anna Maria Chávez, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the USA, will speak at a National Press Club Luncheon, May 30. Ms. Chávez will be in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. The Girl Scouts of the USA was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia in 1912. After she met the founder of the Boy Scouts, Gordon Low was determined to develop a movement that would teach girls self-reliance, resourcefulness and help prepare them for a role beyond that of traditional homemaking. A century later, the Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest…
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NPC Luncheon with Billie Jean King, tennis legend
Legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King, winner of 37 Grand Slam titles and a tireless advocate against sexism in sports, will address the National Press Club at a Speakers Luncheon on May 9. The May 9 National Press Club luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. King's remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 pm.Tickets are $19 for members, $30 for guests of members, and $37 for general admission. To reserve tickets, please [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. Tickets must be paid for at time of reservation. To submit…
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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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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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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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