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NPC Luncheon with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo
Livestream starts at 1pm ET. President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso will discuss peace, security and stability of the central Africa region and oil investments in his country at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, August 1. Sassou-Nguesso, who met President Vladimir Putin in 2012, recently was quoted in a Nigerian newspaper as saying that Congo plans to attract Russian investment in oil industry, agriculture and education services. 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…
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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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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 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 WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) General Manager Paul Wiedefeld will reflect on the state of Metro and announce actions for 2017 to get Metrorail service "back to good" at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Wiedefeld will discuss ongoing efforts to improve safety, reliability and financial health, as well as restore public trust in Metro. Wiedefeld is entering a challenging time as he fights off bankruptcy while addressing safety and service issues with sometimes hostile jurisdictional masters and a beleaguered governing structure. Lunch will be…
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NPC Luncheon with Education Secretary John B. King
Livestream will begin October 19 at 1:00pm ET. Education Secretary John B. King will appear at Oct. 19 National Press Club luncheon to discuss civic engagement as a cornerstone of democracy and the role of schools in preparing students to be active citizens. Before becoming secretary, Dr. King served as the Department's principal senior advisor, overseeing all preschool-through-12th-grade education policies, programs, and strategic initiatives. Earlier in his career, he was the commissioner of education for the state of New York. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at…
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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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NPC Luncheon with U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
Ray Mabus, the leader of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, will discuss the state of America's sea services at a National Press Club Luncheon on Wednesday, October 12. As he nears the end of his tenure as Secretary of the Navy, Mabus will discuss Navy and Marine Corps accomplishments over the past seven years and continued efforts to advance the Department of the Navy in innovation, energy, ship building, personnel initiatives and partnerships. 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…
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