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NPC Luncheon with Edward Whitacre
Former Chairman and CEO of SBC Communications Inc., Edward Whitacre, spoke at the National Press Club on May 16, 2001 about competition in the broadband industry. He discussed the introduction of broadband technology and the condition of the competition in the telecommunication industry. Among the topics he talked about: Potential introduction of legislation to encourage competition in the broadband industry, consumer access to broadband communication, and the impacts of regulation on competition.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston, television series Law & Order actor, came to the Press Club on April 25, 2007 to discuss his support of Unity08, a political movement to elect a bipartisan president. He also talked about the convention by which the candidates would be considered.
Type: Media
Press Club Rewind - 8.1.2011
Press Club Rewind is a weekly video review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Republican Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann speaks at a luncheon event; Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with PTSD win a class action lawsuit; The Rand Corporation issues a report criticizing America's reaction to terror post-9/11; Port Authority Director Christopher Ward outlines plans for the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center; Dr. Lisa Anderson, President of the American University in Cairo, gives her first-hand account of the Egyptian uprising; and "K Street…
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with William Gates, Sr.
William Gates Sr. visited the Press Club on May 11, 2001 to discuss the topic of estate taxes. He gave his opinion opposing the elimination of estate taxes and gave his reasoning for his position on this issue, including very few people pay the taxes and the efforts to repeal the taxes were the result of wealthy self-interest.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with James Hoffa
James Hoffa, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, spoke at the Press Club on May 15, 2001 about the future of the Teamsters union. Among the topics, Hoffa's efforts to strengthen the union, the need for its members to vote in local and federal elections, federal labor policy, and the possibility of adding UPS employees to its membership.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Michele Bachmann
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) addressed a National Press Club luncheon event on July 28, 2011. She spoke about the ongoing debt crisis and her candidacy for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Cal Ripken, Jr.
Cal Ripken, Jr., visited the National Press Club on April 13, 2007 to talk about his book, "Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference". Mr. Ripken was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 9, 2007. He also answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Terrance Jones and Mike Love
Wolf Trap CEO Terrence Jones and Mike Love of The Beach Boys addressed a National Press Club luncheon event on March 26, 2007. They spoke about the arts and sustainable environmental practices. Mr. Jones also announced the 2007 Summer Filene Center Season at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Stefanie Powers
Actress Stefanie Powers visited the Press Club on May 21, 2001 to discuss endangered species and the impact of illegal commercial hunting on these types of species.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Jim Webb
Virginia Senator Jim Webb spoke at the Press Club on March 22, 2007, outlining the increase in economic division in America. He also gave his opinions concerning the Iraq War.
Type: Media