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James Hansen
Drawing a Line in the Tar Sands: Why Stopping the TransCanada Pipeline to the U.S. is Vital to the Future of Our Children and Planet Internationally known Climatologist Dr. James Hansen (Columbia University Earth Institute) makes the case against building the Keystone XL Pipeline which would transport “dirty oil” from Alberta, Canada, to Texas. As the deadline nears for President Obama to approve or disapprove licensing of the “Tar Sand” pipeline, Hansen warns that it will be “Game Over” for the environment, today’s children and future generations if the KXL pipeline project goes through…
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NPC Luncheon with Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX)
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, will discuss his strategies to deal with many of the nation’s problems at a National Press Club luncheon on Oct. 5. Paul’s campaign gained a boost on Aug. 13 when he placed a close second to Michele Bachmann in the Ames, Iowa, straw poll. In mid-July, Paul announced he would not seek another term in Congress to focus on winning the Republican nomination. Considered by some as the “intellectual godfather” of the Tea Party movement, Paul calls for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to…
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U.S. - Iraq Business Relations
An Hour-long Discussion on U.S.-Iraq Business Relations & Untapped BusinessPotential in Iraq A unique panel discussion will be held on 12:00 - 01:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 13 in the Zenger Room, of National Press Club, 13th Floor, 529, 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Representatives from Eng. Abdullah A. Jiburi General Contracting Company and 360 Architecture, partners in the Basrah Sports Complex, will share lessons learned and future investment opportunities in two new commercial ventures in Iraq. In addition, Ambassador Patricia Haslach Iraq Transition Coordinator, U.S. Department…
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Media On Tap with Thom Loverro
ESPN 980 AM radio personality and Washington Examiner columnist Thom Loverro will speak at the Young Members committee's Media On Tap. Loverro, who co-hosts "The Sports Fix" on 980 weekdays from 12-2pm and makes appearances on 980's "The Sports Reporters" weekdays 4-7pm, was named Maryland Sports Writer of the Year in 2009 as a sports reporter at the Washington Times, where he worked from 1992-2009. According to his website, Loverro has won 27 national, regional and local journalism awards over his career, including a first place in the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and a three-…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Livestream will begin 8/21 at 10:00am ET. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) will give a major policy speech on ending corruption in Washington at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Tuesday, August 21 at 10 a.m. in the Club’s conference rooms. This news conference is open to credentialed media and members of the National Press Club free of charge, however registration is required.
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Science During Crisis: The Release of a New Report and Call to Action
American Academy of Arts and SciencesCordially invites you to a program on Science During Crisis:The Release of a New Report and Call to Action Natural hazards, public health crises, environmental disasters, and extreme weather place significant stress on local communities, regions, and the nation, and can threaten human lives and environments across America. Science can contribute to disaster preparation as well as recovery and response. Yet, limited attention has been given to the application of science during disasters, including data collection, science communication to and with decision…
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Kim Barker
Kim Barker will discuss her book, "The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan." Barker was an unlikely foreign correspondent—she did not own a passport, only spoke English, and knew little about Osama bin Laden or Islam. In the wake of 9/11, her bosses at the Chicago Tribune were looking to put reporters on the ground in the Middle East and Barker decided she was up for the challenge, and later being named the South Asia bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune. “The Taliban Shuffle” is her account of the 8 years she spent reporting on the “forgotten war” in Afghanistan and…
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Get PR Smart: "Integrating Social Media into Your Communications Strategy"
Social media has quickly become an integral method by which messages are distributed and curated. No longer can organizations afford to pass up the opportunity to harness its power and reach. The "Get PR Smart" series will be hosting a half-day conference on best practices for Integrating Social Media into Your Communications Strategy on Friday, October 1st. Learn the latest techniques and technologies in digital and social PR from our expert panelists, representing organizations including Fortune 500 companies, public relations agencies, trade associations and the U.S. government. Panel 1…
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Keynote: Dr. Hanan Ashrawi
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2019 Unisys Security Index Press Conference
On Wednesday, June 12, Unisys will present the findings of the 2019 Unisys Security Index survey at a press conference in the First Amendment Lounge of the National Press Club at 9:00am ET. Unisys has conducted this survey – the longest running snapshot of security concerns conducted globally – since 2007 to provide an ongoing, statistically-robust measure of concern about security. This year’s survey focused on people's perceptions of their physical and cyber security when it comes to attending large-scale events such as a sporting event, concert or festival. The results of the survey will…
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