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Mr. Hannes Androsch
The Chairman of the Austrian Council for Research and Technology and Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Finance Market of Austria, MR. HANNES ANDROSCH,will discuss FINANCE REGULATION AND BANKING: THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Mr. Androsch will explain Austria's approach to the banking crisis intended to avoid its spread to Central and Eastern Europe. He will also discuss financial regulation in Europe and Eurozone developments Contacts: National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN, 301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/367-7711 (CEL), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected] Mr. Androsch: ALICE…
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Young Member Film Series - "Hot Coffee"
On Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 pm, the National Press Club's young members committee and director Susan Saladoff will present the documentary feature film Hot Coffee. The movie, which had its broadcast premier on HBO on June 27, will begin at 7 pm and runs for 95 minutes. Saladoff will participate in a question-and-answer session following the screening. One of the featured presentations at the 2011 AFI Silverdocs festival in Silver Spring, MD, called the "pre-eminent documentary festival in the United States" by Screen International, Hot Coffee investigates the various ways that corporate…
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Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer
Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer to Discuss Corrupting Influence in Campaigns of his Opponents Republican businessman and former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer will discuss how large, anonymous campaign donations and special-interest money remain a corrupting influence on politics. The National Press Club Newsmaker takes place at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Roemer plans to cite specific examples from the campaigns of his Republican opponents and that of President Obama. Roemer has made fighting the influence of special…
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NPC Club Election
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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NPC Luncheon with The Honorable Gary Johnson, Republican presidential candidate
Gary Johnson, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, August 19. Johnson, who served two terms as governor of New Mexico, says he has a record of staying out of the way to allow the private sector to create jobs. During his governorship, New Mexico experienced 11.6% job growth. Johnson also is known for his controversial support for legalizing marijuana. Luncheon will be served served at 12:30 p.m., with the speech beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Cost of tickets is $18 for Press Club members, $29, for guests of members, and $…
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Senator Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announces plans to repealDefense of Marriage Act Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) will announce plans to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference, 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in the in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. She will be joined by the Courage Campaign Founder and Chair Rick Jacobs and three same-sex married couples. The Courage Campaign is an online organizing network for progressive change and full equality in California and across the country. Gay couples in D.C…
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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Young Members Film Series
Just in time for the Chicago Cubs' annual elimination from playoff contention, the Young Members Film Series presents a film from ESPN's critically acclaimed 30 for 30 series "Catching Hell: The Steve Bartman Story" on Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm in the Zenger Room. This is a members only event and there is no cost to attend. "With five outs remaining in Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, a foul ball descended from the cold Chicago sky, destined for the glove of left fielder Moises Alou. But it was not meant to be, as one inconspicuous hand reached down from the left field stands at Wrigley Field and…
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A Conversation on Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is changing the way businesses operate today. Come and hear from local business executives about how CSR is shaping their strategies and business principles towards a more sustainable future. We will discuss: • What engagement is and how it is measured• What CSR is and why it is important to your company• How to establish a successful CSR program• How to build strategic partnerships with nonprofits to foster your CSR program• How to effectively communicate your company’s CSR program to build a positive brand image Participants:• Burgess Levin, Managing…
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