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At Book Rap, Paulson urges Congress to pass fast-track trade legislaton
Congress should pass fast-track trade legislation, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told a Club Book Rap April 17. Also known as trade promotion authority, the legislation would allow the president to negotiate trade deals that are submitted to Congress for an up-or-down vote without amendments. “Trade promotion authority, I think, is essential to get a trade deal done,” Paulson said. “We won’t be able to negotiate the best possible trade deal, if we can negotiate any deal at all, if the president doesn’t have that because otherwise how would the other side know it was a real…
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Spring Hoot to feature Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Tom Toles and the Suspicious Package Band, May 1
Tom Toles, award winning editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post and a spirited musician will display both of his talents at the Silver Owls Spring Hoot on Friday, May 1, at the National Press Club. As a musician, Toles plays drums and sings both lead and harmony with his five-member band known as "Suspicious Package." As an editorial cartoonist, Toles won a Pulitizer Prize in 1990 and since joining the Post in 2002, he has been named Cartoonist of the Year by Editor and Publisher in 2002, by the National Cartoonists Society in 2003, and by The Week Magazine in 2005. He also received The…
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Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley to discuss committee agenda, April 27
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-IA, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will discuss the Committee’s agenda and actions at Newsmakers news conference on Monday, April 27 at 10 a.m. in the club’s Bloomberg Room. In addition to chairing the Judiciary Committee, Grassley serves as a senior member on the committees on Finance, Budget, Agriculture and Joint Tax. He is chairman of the Caucus on International Narcotics Control and co-chairman of the Caucus on Foster Youth. He is also the founding member of the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus, formed this Congress. Grassley has pressed for…
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas and more at the Reliable Source
The National Press Club’s chefs are planning a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the NPC’s Reliable Source on Tuesday, May 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. By popular demand from Club members, Cinco de Mayo food and special cocktail will fill the menu. There is no better way to celebrate spring other than the Cinco de Mayo event here at the Club Specialty cocktails to complement your dinner will include: Paloma, $7; Grenada, $7; Tamarind Margarita, $7, and Mexi-tini, $7. Watch this space for a spectacular menu of Mexican favorites. Reservation are encouraged at 202-662-7443 0r e-mail [email protected]
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in Yemen, announces trip to Vatican
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called for a ceasefire in Yemen Thursday night in an address to the National Press Club and announced he will go to the Vatican this month to further his long concern about climate change and the environment. Yemen and climate change were only two of the world's hot spots Ban said had led a colleague to remark that "never had he seen a period like this one at once." "Yemen is in flames," he said, adding that an "astounding" one-third of the fighters there are children."That is why I am calling for an immediate ceasefire... The diplomatic process is the best…
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Mix and mingle with journalists and communicators, April 20
Did you know that the Club hosts a number of special events for our members? The next event is the Journalists & Communicators networking happy hour on Monday, April 20 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. The happy hour is designed for Club members and their guests to get to know one another and to learn how the club can help strengthen relationships between reporters and communicators. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. A complimentary drink ticket and light fare are included. To register, click here.
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Photography Committee to meet April 22 for brainstorming session
The Photography Committee will meet at noon, Wednesday, April 22, in the McClendon Room. This meeting will include a brainstorming session to discuss plans and prospects for the committee for the balance of the year and beyond. All Club members are welcome to attend. No reservations are needed. Lunch will be available for purchase at the buffet and salad bar at 12 p.m. The meeting will convene around 12:30 p.m. Questions on the agenda will include the kinds of programs members would like to see at future meetings. What subjects and speakers would be of interest? How can the Committee best…
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Grace Johnsen-Koss, longtime writer for Catholic publications, died March 27
Grace Johnsen-Koss of Luxemburg, Wis., a 36-year member of the National Press Club, died March 27 in Green Bay. She was 95. Mrs. Koss had a long career as a journalist writing for Catholic publications. A native of Wisconsin, she taught speech in parochial schools in Green Bay after graduating from Drake University. She started several businesses, including a speech studio and a cheese store in Green Bay. She began writing at Green Bay West High School, where she authored a sports column called "Gym Shorts." She wrote a column for The U.P. Catholic, a newspaper of the Diocese of Marquette in…
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Central American Peace Plan
Mr. Cristiani's appearance came while he was in the United States to meet with United Nations General Secretary Javier Perez de Cuellar concerning the Central American presidents' peace plan. Cristiani also discussed the investigation into the murders of Jesuit priests in El Salvador in November 1989.
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Expert panel to discuss future of Eisenhower Memorial, April 23
Architect Frank Gehry’s controversial design for the National Eisenhower Memorial has been the target of criticism by classical design proponents. Yet late last year, the design received preliminary approvals from both federal agencies charged with reviewing and approving the design. A panel of experts from the Eisenhower Memorial Commission will discuss how the design has evolved, what its status is now and what’s next for the National Eisenhower Memorial at a Newsmakers news conference in the Zenger Room at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, Panelists include: Brigadier General Carl Reddel…
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