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NPC Luncheon with John Kerry
During a Press Club Luncheon on June 6, 2007, Senator John Kerry discussed global climate change. Senator Kerry talked about possible legislation to remedy climate change and the book that he wrote with his wife. He also discussed topics such as greenhouse gases, the United States' dependence on oil, conservation of fossil fuels and incentive for alternative energy sources.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Jeff Bridges
Academy Award Winner Jeff Bridges announced his support for the No Kid Hungry campaign at the National Press Club on November 10, 2010. This campaign is a fight to end child hunger in the United States.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Hillary Clinton
Then-Senator and future Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Press Club on May 23, 2006 to discuss energy issues. Clinton said the U.S. should not be dependent on foreign oil and she proposed 8 million barrels a day could be cut by 2025 if the U.S. used more ethanol-based fuel.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon: Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards 2001
Former President Gerald R. Ford came to the Press Club to present his Foundation's Journalism Awards to correspondents from the Washington Post on June 4, 2001. He spoke briefly after handing out the awards on issues such as balance of power in the Senate and the Congressional agenda.
Type: Media
NPC Newsmaker: George Clooney and Barack Obama
Senator and Future President Barack Obama joined actor George Clooney in rallying to save Darfur at the Press Club on April 27, 2006.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with George Warrington
George Warrington, Executive Director of New Jersey Transit, expressed his support of federal funding for high-speed intercity rail travel at the Press Club on May 24, 2001. Among other topics, he talked about the increase in air and highway congestion and the demand for intermodal transportation funding and cooperation.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Joseph Leonard
Joseph Leonard, CEO and Chairman of AirTran Airways, talked about the airline industry from the perspective of a low-fare carrier at the Press Club on May 23, 2001. He discussed variation in fares by region, the condition of competition in the airline industry, and the role that the federal government plays in the airline industry.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader spoke at the Press Club on June 5, 2001 about the U.S. bipartisan government. Nader is a former Green Party presidential candidate and consumer advocate.
Type: Media
Press Club Rewind - 8.29.2011
Press Club Rewind is a weekly video review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: An earthquake shakes the club (and some members); an exhibit showcases 40 combat photographs from Iraq and Afghanistan; Lockheed Martin executives talk about their efforts to reduce costs; a 2010 U.S. Census update reveals that the economy has substantially affected housing vacancies; and the Disney Channel showcases the talented voices of its newest animated cartoons.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Theodore McCarrick
Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick came to the Press Club on June 8, 2001 to speak about his experiences traveling the world as a human rights advocate. He discussed the need for human compassion, the role of the church in advocating human rights and levels of poverty around the world.
Type: Media