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Xóchitl Gálvez Press Conference
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The Deepwater Horizon Coastal Restoration Halftime Report
The Deepwater Horizon Coastal Restoration Halftime Report is the topic of an event Monday, February 12 at 10 am to 11 am, Bloomberg Room. Tim Richardson will host the event releasing a 150-page report on Deepwater Horizon grants made to Gulf Coast states, counties, parishes and NGOs. The Deepwater Horizon Halftime Report offers a concise means of assessing where most oil spill coastal restoration funding has gone, including: 223 grants of $5 million or more that total $8.4 billion as of October 1, 2023. The 223 grants equal 12% of the over 1,800 Deepwater Horizon grants, accounting for 86…
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Pras Michel honored by LA Naval Academy
The Los Angeles Naval Academy will be honoring Grammy Award-winning Rapper and Fugees founding member, Prakazrel “Pras” Michel for dedicating his time to mentor at-risk youth who are charting a course from the inner cities to the world’s oceans and seas as part of the maritime industry and the seagoing military services. Pras’ involvement with the Academy, his contributions and time creates a conduit for his fans and youth that the ocean and the life of a mariner has no restrictions or boundaries. The event is being held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Feb. 21st in the Zenger Room of the National…
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Bruce Piasecki Book Release on Wealth and the Climate Crisis
Contact Information: Arthur Klebanoff, [email protected] [email protected] More Information: at www.brucepiasecki.com and Wikipedia pages on the Author’s work and life Three Experts Involve Press and VIPS in Briefing on Wealth and Climate Competitiveness Bruce Piasecki’s new book, Wealth and Climate Competitiveness: The New Narrative on Business and Society is the centerpiece of this two-hour discussion at the National Press Club. This session asks: What is wealth in this time of capital and carbon constraints? What is enough in the search for personal and corporate…
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Press Briefing: “The Evan Gershkovich Case: Where Do We Stand After 100 Days”
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security services March 29, 2023 while reporting in Russia and has been held in a Moscow prison ever since. His detention has now been extended until at least Aug. 30. This briefing will examine the first 100 days of Evan’s detention, including: Evan’s sister, Danielle, will talk about their family and how Evan’s detention has impacted them. The family lives in Philadelphia. What The Wall Street Journal and the U.S. government are doing to seek Evan’s return. Perspectives on Russia’s criminalization of journalism and what…
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Defund the Bishops Press Conference
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Risks & Dangers of HR1369
One Korea Network (OKN) & the Korea-US Alliance Foundation USA (KUSAF-USA) Press Conference: Risks & Dangers of HR1369, the "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act" Wednesday, July 26, 11am Zenger Room This Press Conference will highlight the Campaign led by OKN along with KUSAF-USA for ‘REAL’ Peace on the Korean Peninsula and to counter the ‘fake peace’ initiative led by pro-North Korean and leftist supporters of H.R. 1369, the “Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act.” The Press Conference will feature remarks from members of Congress; select authors who contributed to OKN’s book, “The Quest…
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Action for Ukrainian Orphans with American Parents
Prospective adoptive families, lawmakers, experts and dignitaries are coming together to examine the 16-month effort to bring 300 Ukrainian orphans to safety in the US with the families who love them. This diverse group will consider what is in the best interest of the children while discussing how to motivate the Biden administration to collaborate with Ukraine to save these children.
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When Good People Write Bad Policy
National Newspaper Publishers Association Press Conference: When Good People Write Bad Policy Stop the FDA Menthol Ban! For more information: www.ncjp.info
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Elected officials speak about the challenges and benefits of the IRA, on the law’s anniversary
Elected Officials to Protect America will speak at 11am about the challenges and benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the law’s anniversary. How the IRA is fighting the climate crisis with tangible solutions, and how it will help environmental justice communities are essential components to the security of America and the planet. The lRA has driven record investment in its first year. What might hold back progress is how long it takes to secure environmental and technical permitting approvals for large scale energy projects, and is being debated in Congress. SPEAKERS Naquetta Ricks …
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