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Sen. Lindsey Graham, GOP presidential candidate, to speak at Sept. 8 NPC luncheon
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 8, about why he thinks the Iran nuclear deal is bad for the U.S. and why the next president can and must negotiate a better one. 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 $23 for Press Club members (members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $37 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased online. Graham, who is serving his third term…
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Trophy hunting and the killing of Cecil the lion: Update-1 NPC podcast
The killing of Cecil the lion, Zimbabwe's best known lion who was a major attraction in the park where he lived, generated international media attention and triggered global outrage among animal conservationists, politicians and celebrities. In the National Press Club's latest Update-1 podcast, Broadcast Committee member Irv Chapman talks to Chris Palmer, a professor, speaker, author and environmental/wildlife film producer, about Cecil's death. Palmer discusses the social media coverage of this story and why he thinks trophy hunting should be banned. All podcasts can be found on www.press.…
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to address Sept. 8 Newsmaker on child nutrition strategy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will call on Congress to reauthorize a strong suite of child nutrition programs, including the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, at a Newsmakers news conference on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. in the National Press Club's Holeman Lounge. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is a key component of the strategy that has helped to improve nutrition for millions of children. Joining Secretary Vilsack will be American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, and Jessica Donze Black, director of child nutrition at the Pew Charitable Trusts, who will…
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Actor Kevin Costner to rap about new book at the Press Club, Oct. 23
Oscar–winning director and actor Kevin Costner, best known for his leading roles in movies including “Field of Dreams”, “The Untouchables” and “Dances With Wolves”, plans to speak about his new book The Explorers Guild: Volume One: A Passage to Shambhala on Friday, Oct. 23 at noon at the National Press Club's conference rooms. The event includes an author discussion, question-and-answer period, and book signing. Tickets are $5 for Press Club members and $10 for the public. Click here to register. The Book Rap is a fundraiser for the non-profit National Press Club Journalism Institute, so no…
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Read book, then see show: NPC member's book gets TV deal; Rap on Aug. 26
Eleanor Herman, a member of the National Press Club for 15 years, will discuss her new book, “Legacy of Kings: Blood of Gods and Royals,” at a Club Book Rap Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. The Book Rap comes on the heels of news that Simon Helberg, who plays Howard Wolowitz on “The Big Bang Theory,” and his wife, writer-director-actor Jocelyn Towne, have obtained exclusive rights to produce a TV show based on Herman’s book on Warner Brothers Television. The television company made the announcement. The event includes an author discussion, a questions-and-answers session with…
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NGA chair to speak on innovative state solutions at Oct. 2 Club luncheon
Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert, newly-appointed chairman of the National Governors Association, will lay out his 2015-16 Chair’s Initiative, “States: Finding Solutions, Improving Lives,” at a National Press Club Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 2. Innovative solutions to today’s challenges are happening every day at the state level, and Herbert’s initiative is designed to highlight governors’ solutions to today’s most pressing problems, enhance a more collaborative state-federal partnership, and share best practices. Herbert has been Utah's governor since 2009. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with…
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan booked as luncheon speaker, Sept. 30
Education Secretary Arne Duncan, one of President Barack Obama’s original cabinet members, will discuss what’s ahead in education policy at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Duncan’s speech will come as Congress works to complete the reauthorization of the legislation best known as “No Child Left Behind” - the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). ESEA was due to be reauthorized in 2007, but Congress has been unable to act on the issue so far. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending…
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Learn to get fit at Tony Horton's P90X Boot Camp workout, Sept. 3
Are you ready to BRING IT? Tony Horton, celebrity trainer known for creating the P90X® Extreme Home Fitness System, will once again lead a Washington, D.C. audience in a workout session at the National Press Club on Thursday, Sept. 3. The event is part of a week of activities leading up to the 18th annual National Press Club BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K race, for which Horton will serve as honorary marshal on Saturday, Sept. 5. Horton will lead a pre-race warmup before the race at 7:15 a.m.; the race will begin at 7:30 am. All proceeds from the workout and 5K will go to the scholarship and…
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to deliver major speech at Sept. 2 luncheon
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will deliver a major speech entitled “Lessons from the New South” at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Haley is the youngest governor in the country and the first female and first minority governor in South Carolina history. Last year she was re-elected by the largest margin of victory for a South Carolina gubernatorial candidate in 24 years. 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 $23 for National Press Club members (NPC Members may…
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Check out publisher's web videos, then sign up for Eleanor Herman Book Rap, Aug. 26
The publisher of the novel by National Press Club member Eleanor Herman,"Legacy of Kings: Blood of Gods and Royals," has produced a series of promotional web videos. Watch the videos and then sign up for the Club's Book Rap on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. The event includes an author discussion, questions-and-answers from the audience and book signing. Tickets are $5 for National Press Club members and $10 for the public. Click here to register. The event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit NPC Journalism Institute, so no outside books or memorabilia is permitted. Books…
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