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Airline Safety and Competitiveness
Admiral Busey discussed the $22 billion, five-year plan for improving airline safety and international competitiveness. The Bush administration submitted the FAA plan to Congress on March 19. The plan implements part of the National Transportation Policy with the emphasis on modernization of U.S. aviation.
Type: Media
Mr. Perry Comes to Washington
With a few mild zingers Rick Perry told a National Press Club luncheon Thursday that what distinguishes him from the other Republican presidential candidates is that he is the only one with line military as well as executive experience. The former Texas governor and Air Force captain for the most part did not single out by name others of the multiple cast of candidates but he disassociated himself from Donald Trump's remarks about Mexican immigrants and he praised Carly Fiorina as a "particularly capable" executive. Without naming them, he singed fellow candidates Marco Rubio of Florida and…
Type: News
Cuba’s Minister of Public Health Discusses Cuba’s Progress in STD Treatment and Prevention
Dr. Roberto Morales, Cuba’s Minister of Public Health, discussed his country’s progress in sexually transmitted disease (STD) treatment and prevention at a National Press Club Newsmaker on Wednesday. Cuba is the first country in the world to receive certification from the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization (WHO) that it eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. The international health organizations issued the certification to Cuba on June 30, following a March visit by a committee of independent experts and observers to Cuba to assess the…
Type: News
Club hosts a monthly trivia night
Did you know that the National Press Club hosts a monthly trivia night? Test your knowledge at the next edition of Pub Quiz, Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge. No need to reserve. Bring your own team or show up and join one. Pub Quiz is open only to Club members and their guests. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
Type: News
Coast Guard commandant to speak at NPC luncheon on Wed., Aug. 5
The commandant of the United States Coast Guard, Admiral Paul Zukunft, will speak at a National Press Club Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Zukunft will discuss challenges facing the service, including cybersecurity, expansion of the Panama Canal and managing limited resources in a world that faces a growing number of threats. 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 (NPC Members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $37 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets…
Type: News
Friday Aug. 28 ASJA conference offers expert advice and freelance opportunities in the D.C. area
National Press Club members have a prime opportunity to learn how to build a successful freelance career as the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) holds its first-ever D.C. conference on Friday, Aug. 28. The “Capital Event” conference will be jam-packed with editors and writers who will talk about freelance opportunities in the Washington area and offer advice on how to get gigs. The event will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the NPC followed by a cocktail party 5 p.m. -7 p.m., at the Club. Gene Policinski, chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and its First Amendment…
Type: News
Social media expert guest on latest Update-1 NPC Podcast
In the latest edition of Update-1 NPC member Stephanie Gailhard interviews member Anthony Shop, chief strategy officer and co-founder of Social Driver. His digital agency launches websites and runs social media campaigns. The Agency 100 recognized it as the 7th fastest growing agency in the United States. “In terms of social media we’ve come a long way in a short amount of time,” said Shop. Social media continues to change the marketing landscape. “Marketing used to be about interrupting people. Now because of social media we get most of our information from our friends.” Advertisers are…
Type: News
NPC member Eleanor Herman plans to debut first novel at Aug. 26 Book Rap
Well-known nonfiction author and National Press Club member Eleanor Herman plans to debut her first novel, "Legacy of Kings: Blood of Gods and Royals," at a National Press Club Book Rap on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The event includes an author discussion, questions-and-answers A from the audience, and book signing. Tickets are $5 for 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 must be purchased through the Press Club. All sales are final and…
Type: News
Order information for Crab Fest Buffet Thursday, July 30
The annual Crab Fest Buffet comes back on Thursday, July 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Reliable Source. Members and their guests are invited to sample the crabs at this member-favorite event. What a great way to celebrate summer 2015! The Crab feast is $40 per person for members and $50 for nonmembers plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event has sold out in the past. We will soon announce the menu for the Annual Crab Fest Buffet. Purchase tickets here.
Type: News
Club Closed Friday and Saturday
The club will be Closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day holidays. The next edition of Wire will be on Monday, July 6. There will be no brunch or dinner service in the Fourth Estate Restaurant on Saturday. Please come visit on Monday July 6, or any time after.
Type: News