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Only a Few Spaces Left on Free Fredericksburg Civil War Battlefield Tour Tomorrow Sept. 12
Sign up NOW to join fellow National Press Club members visiting the Civil War battlefields in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, during the Club’s annual Civil War Trip on Saturday, Sept. 12. An expert National Park Service guide will point out the highlights of the Dec. 11-15, 1862, Battle of Fredericksburg, one of the largest and deadliest battles of the Civil War. There were 18,000 casualties in the vicious fighting, more than 13,000 of them on the Union side. Opposing forces did battle in the streets of Fredericksburg in the first urban combat of the war, causing great hardships for…
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“The Opportunity Gap” to be focus of Education Secretary at Luncheon, Wednesday Sept. 30
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will address how he’ll work during the remaining time of the Obama Administration to close what he calls “the Opportunity Gap” in education at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Duncan’s recent focus has been on early childhood learning and access to higher education, and he will have just completed his 6th annual “back to school” bus tour. Once back in D.C., he’ll be dealing with reauthorization of the legislation best known as ”No Child Left Behind.” Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a…
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Catholic Leaders to Discuss the U.S. Church’s Reception of Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Ecology Wednesday, Sept. 16
Three prominent Catholic leaders will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom, highlighting the activities of the U.S. Catholic Church in response to Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’. The Newsmaker will occur on the eve of the Pope’s visit to the United States. Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Dr. Carolyn Woo, President & CEO of Catholic Relief Services will discuss the U.S. Church’s efforts to teach and act on the vision of…
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Trade Issues
Ms. Hills discussed the administration's trade policy. She is President Bush's principal adviser on international trade policy and the nation's chief trade negotiator, representing U.S. interests in international trade organizations. She discussed U.S. goals in trade negotiations. Earlier in the day, President Bush had announced that the U.S. will renew the most favored nation trading status with China.
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Reception Tonight at 7 p.m. at Chef & Artist Exhibition at Strathmore Mansion, Bethesda Which Features Press Club Chef
Women Chef and Restaurateurs is a nationwide community of women in all walks of the food and beverage industry. The local chapter paired 22 local women chefs with 21 artists to capture the essence of being a chef in a visual medium. As your National Press Club chef, I paired with Baltimore fabric artist, Catherine Kleeman for the event. The show is called “Women Chef: Artists in the Kitchen” and runs now through Nov. 8 at Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda. The Mansion is located at 10701 Rockville Pike at the intersection with Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, Maryland. Mansion hours are Sunday…
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Transportation Infrastructure Panel Advocates Long-term Planning and Funding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour (R) and Teamsters President Jim Hoffa urged broad, long-term planning and funding for transportation infrastructure at a Newsmaker event at the National Press Club on Wednesday. Foxx noted that the 34th short-term extension of the Highway Trust Fund is now in effect and that, "This is what is slowly killing our transportation system." But even a solvent Highway Trust Fund is not the goal, but a tool, he said. He offered the goal of reducing congestion and travel times. Including fuel costs, "Americans are…
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Press and PR Pub to give Tuesday, Sept. 22 opportunity for Comunicators and Journalist Members to Mix and Mingle
Did you know that the Club hosts a number of special events for our members? "Press and PR Pub" is the next up on Tuesday, Sept. 22 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. It is a networking reception for reporters and communicators to get to know each other and to learn how the Club can help strengthen relationships between hacks and flacks. To register for the event click here. There is no cost to attend. Reservations are required. Please send an email to [email protected] to learn more about your membership benefits.
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Vilsack urges Congress to reauthorize Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
“Now is not the time to roll back [child nutrition] standards but to continue our forward movement,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday at the National Press Club. Calling on Congress to reauthorize the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, Vilsack noted that poor nutrition, food insecurity, obesity and overweight not only impact our children but threaten our economic competitiveness and national security.“If admirals and generals were in this room,” he said, they would tell you their concern that only 25 percent of young people are “fit for service.” On competing globally, “If you’…
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Jindal to Speak at NPC on Thursday, Sept. 10
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican presidential candidate, will speak at the National Press Club on Thursday, Sept. 10. A two-term governor and former Member of Congress, Jindal is one of 17 Republican candidates seeking his party’s nomination for President. A former Rhodes scholar, Jindal describes himself as “an outspoken voice for integrity and conservatism in American politics.” This NPC Speakers Newsmaker event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fourth Estate on the 13th floor of the National Press Building. It is open to credential media and members of…
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Pub Quiz Thursday, September 10 at 7:00
The legendary National Press Club Pub Quiz returns tomorrow Thurs., Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Join veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno for a fun-filled evening with friends and colleagues to win great prizes and enjoy delicious food and drink from the Reliable Source Menu. Don’t have a team? No worries…. We always have solo players and we can team you up … yet another great way to make new friends and connections at the Club. Space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table for your group, or contact Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7521 or [email protected] to…
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