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Michael Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Michael Jacobson, Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest Topic: "Craving Change: How Food Day Can Help Fix a Broken Food System" With two out of three Americans overweight or obese, and with a food and farm system that takes a heavy toll on the land, workers and farm animals, food policy leaders are planning Food Day on Oct. 24 as both a celebration of healthy, affordable and sustainably produced food, and a grass-roots mobilization for improved food policies. Food Day is spearheaded by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, which is celebrating its…
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Kicked Out and Then a Dropout
Kicked Out and Then a DropoutNew National Report Shows that Unnecessarily Harsh Discipline Policies Are being Applied Unfairly and Disproportionately to Minority Students,Dragging Down Academic Achievement Panel to Include: Daniel Losen, (the report’s author) Civil Rights Project at UCLARep. Bobby Scott (D-VA)Jonathan Brice, School Support Network Officer, Baltimore City SchoolsHon. Steven Teske, Juvenile Court Judge, Clayton County, GAProf. Kevin Welner, U. of Colo., National Education Policy Center (Washington, DC) – Daniel Losen, a lawyer and teacher, formerly of Harvard University and…
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Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council
Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council (FRC), will talk about what “values voters” want in a presidential candidate. In early October the political advocacy arm, FRC Action, will host most of the major Republican presidential candidates as speakers on the subject of family values in the 2012 election. Journalists are invited to ask questions at the Newsmaker regarding what Perkins hopes to hear from each candidate. Contact:Anthony E. Gallo, event host, 202 544-6973, [email protected]
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Dr. Alexander Janda
The Director of the Austrian Integration Fund, Dr. Alexander Janda, will discuss Integration/Islam/Security: Challenges of Multiculturalism in Europe. The Austrian Integration Fund was founded by the Austrian Ministry of the Interior and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and is responsible for the integration of refugees and migrants in Austria. The Fund is not only the main institution for the integration of migrants in Austria, but also provides expertise on all relevant issues regarding integration and migration. Dr. Janda will discuss and exchange views on recent…
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Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Mrs. Maria Damanaki
The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)DR JANE LUBCHENCO and The European Union Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, MRS MARIA DAMANAKI, will announce A U.S.-EU AGREEMENT TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS and THE FUTURE OF FISHING WORLDWIDE. Contacts:National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/667-7711 (CEL), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected]. Luchenko: JUSTIN KENNEY (Dir. of Communications and Public Affairs, NOAA)202/482-6090 (TEL), 202/821-6310 (CEL), [email protected], Twitter: @…
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Dr. Kemal Kerkuki
Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Strongly Opposes U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq; Says Violence is Likely to Escalate, Calls on U.S. & Iraqi Leadership to Reconsider (Washington, DC) – Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Kemal Kerkuki calls on the U.S. and the Iraqi leadership to carefully reconsider proposed withdrawal of U.S. forces arguing that violence will likely increase, jeopardizing hard fought gains toward democracy and human rights. Kerkuki will discuss U.S.-Iraqi relations at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference, 10 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2011, National Press…
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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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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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Unmanned Vehicle Systems
A panel of experts on Unmanned Vehicle Systems:MG David "Duncan" Heinz, USMC (ret.)VP, iRobot Maritime Division Lt. Col. Charlie Dean, USA (ret.)QinetiQ Corporation Lt. Col. Ricky Thomas, USAFGlobal Hawk Functional Manager John PriddyDir., Natl. Air Security Operations Center, Grand Forks ND Beyond Drones: What You Didn't Know About Unmanned Vehicle Systems The speakers are in Washington as part of the 2011 show of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) at the DC Convention Center August 16-19. The products of their organizations are used for military, civil 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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