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NPC Luncheon with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)
U.S. Sen. Christopher Murphy, the Connecticut Democrat who led a filibuster to force votes on gun control measures, will addressed the subject at a Club luncheon on Sept. 8, 2016. Murphy spoke at the Democratic National Convention on the need for gun safety measures such as expanded background checks and a ban on gun sales to suspected terrorists. Both issues reached the Senate floor as part of a deal to end Murphy's filibuster, but were killed by Senate Republicans. Murphy's state is home to Newtown, where 20 Sandy Hook Elementary School students and six adults were gunned down in 2012. The…
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NPC Luncheon with Michael York
Award-winning actor Michael York discussed the challenges he faces with the rare disease of Amyloidosis and how he became a spokesperson for this little known ailment at an August 12, 2016 luncheon at the National Press Club. Michael York’s stepson is Star Wars producer Rick McCallum. York appeared next to Liza Minnelli in cinema version of “Cabaret” musical and starred in the all-star “Murder on the Orient Express” and as d’Artagnan in The Three(and The Four) Musketeers. His most recent film is The Mill and the Cross.
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NPC Luncheon with Jonathan Jarvis
National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis spoke at a National Press Club luncheon August 1, 2016. He discussed the 100th anniversary of the nation's system of national parks and the agency’s focus on creating the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates. He also outlined the challenges in trying to operate and maintain expanding park system during an era of fiscal restraint.
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NPC Luncheon with Michael S. Rogers
NSA Chief Michael S. Rogers discussed the continuing cyber security challenges facing the U.S. and the world at a National Press Club Luncheon on July 14, 2016. Rogers has said encryption makes it more difficult to intercept terrorist groups' communication and warned that vital U.S. computer networks such as power grid have been infiltrated by hackers and public should expect attacks of significant consequence.
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NPC Luncheon with Gary Johnson & William Weld
The Libertarian Party presidential ticket – former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson and former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld – outlined why they think a third-party effort may be more likely to succeed than in past elections at a July 7, 2016 National Press Club luncheon. Johnson and Weld were nominated at the Libertarian convention in late May and are promoting an agenda of fiscal conservatism and social liberalism. Voter discontent with the two presumptive major party choices – Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump – gives them a chance to break through, they argued.
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NPC Luncheon with Christopher Hart
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Christopher Hart addressed the role of automation in preventing transportation accidents and will apply lessons learned in aviation to the development of self-driving cars at a National Press Club luncheon June 30, 2016. Hart talked about new technology in transportation with special emphasis on self-driving cars and how lessons from past investigation experience can help to prevent accidents. Hart has served as NTSB chairman since April 2014. Before a long career at NTSB, Hart was a deputy director for air traffic safety oversight at the Federal…
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NPC Breakfast with Michael Middleton
Michael Midddleton, the University of Missouri System interim president, spoke at a National Press Club Speakers breakfast on June 21, 2016. Middleton was appointed to head the University of Missouri in 2015 following racial tension and protests on its flagship campus. He will speak about moving the university forward amid a national conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion that was sparked by the protests.
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NPC Luncheon with Tom Wheeler
The U.S. is the leader in wireless technology and spectrum innovation, currently occupying the worldwide top spot in 4G wireless network utilization. Now, the development of framework is beginning for the next-generation. These 5G wireless communications services and technologies will offer dramatically faster wireless broadband services. Public and private sector stakeholders around the world have begun to shape the new 5G landscape to benefit their national and commercial interests. in this major policy address by Federal Communications Commission Chair Tom Wheeler, he lays out the…
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NPC Luncheon with CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, addressed the Zika virus outbreak at a May 26, 2016 National Press Club speaker luncheon. Frieden, who has led the CDC since 2009, discussed the latest research and forecasts, as scientists at the CDC and other leading health-related organizations are working around the clock to better understand and address the virus tied to birth defects.
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NPC Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker
Penny Pritzker, the 38th U.S. Secretary of Commerce spoke at an NPC luncheon event on April 18, 2016. Secretary Pritzker discussed the strategic plan for the Commerce Department that continues to expand trade and investment for American businesses and entrepreneurs. Secretary Pritzker’s 27 years of private sector experience enhanced her work with the business community helping advance the President’s priorities of expanding growth and opportunity for all Americans.
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