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NPC Luncheon with Morgan Freeman
Actor Morgan Freeman visited the Press Club on December 18, 2007 to discuss the enormous impacts that severe tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea have on coastal residents. He spoke about his organization Planet Now's growing mission to inform these citizens of these effects and to assist them in protecting themselves and their homes, businesses and communities.
Type: Media
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 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
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
NPC Luncheon with Dr. Martha Burk
Dr. Martha Burk came to the Press Club to discuss women's role in electoral politics. She focused on how women may vote in the 2008 elections and how candidates could gain their votes.
Type: Media