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NPC Luncheon with Senator Marco Rubio, (R) Florida
Livestream starts at 1pm EST Sen. Marco Rubio, a Florida Republican who's considered a potential contender for the party's 2016 presidential nomination, will deliver a major policy address at a National Press Club luncheon on May 13. Rubio will discuss retirement security in the 21st century. A Cuban-American native of Miami, Rubio won election to the Senate in 2010 after serving as speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Since then he has become a leading conservative voice on fiscal and foreign policy issues while helping craft the compromise immigration bill that passed the Senate…
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41st Annual NPC Journalism Awards Dinner
The National Press Club's 41st Annual Journalism Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, July 30th beginning with a Reception in the Holeman Lounge at 6 p.m., followed by Dinner and a Program at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom. Tickets to this event are $50.00 per person. Reservations are required and MUST be made through Eventbrite.
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2014 Spring Hoot featuring Dan Balz, political reporter and columnist for the Washington Post
The Spring Hoot of the Silver Owls will feature Dan Balz, political reporter and columnist for the Washington Post, along with the induction of new members of the Silver, Golden and Platinum Owls, and the awarding of the Order of the Owl. Balz, who has been on the Post’s staff since 1978, has served as national editor, political editor, White House correspondent and as the newspaper’s southwest correspondent. He is the author of “Collision 2012: the Future of Election Politics in a Divided America” and was the co-author, with Haynes Johnson, of “The Battle for America: the Story of an…
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NPC Luncheon with Donald Trump, chairman and president of the Trump Organization
Donald Trump, chairman and president of the Trump Organization, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, May 27. Trump is a well-known real estate mogul and the creator of the hit television series “The Apprentice” and “Celebrity Apprentice,” as well as many other successful enterprises He is also the author of several books including “The Art of the Deal” and “How to Think Like a Billionaire.” The topic of his speech is "Building the Trump Brand." Ivanka Trump, executive vice president for development at the Trump Organization and Donald Trump’s daughter, will be a…
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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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