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Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams to deliver speech on voter suppression at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Nov. 15
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams will deliver a major speech on voter suppression one year after her narrow defeat in Georgia's gubernatorial race, at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Friday, November 15. Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams to deliver speech on voter suppression at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Nov. 15 In the immediate aftermath of her hotly contested defeat to Republican (and Georgia's then-secretary of state) Brian Kemp, Abrams launched Fair Fight Action, and together…
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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to discuss new book, "Trump vs. China," at National Press Club Headliners event October 23
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will discuss his new book, "Trump vs. China: Facing America's Greatest Threat," and explain why he believes China's rise to prominence on the world stage poses the single biggest challenge to America's continued prosperity and security at a National Press Club Headliners book event at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to discuss new book, “Trump vs. China,” at National Press Club Headliners event October 23 As evidenced by the ongoing trade war between the two super…
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Former Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams TD to discuss challenges to the Good Friday Agreement, Brexit, and the increasing call for an Irish Unity referendum at National Press Club Headliners event, Oct. 16
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerry Adams TD, Former Sinn Féin President and an architect of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement (GFA), will discuss the threat he believes Brexit poses to Ireland's peace, progress and prosperity, and address increasing calls for an Irish Unity referendum at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 10:00 a.m. Former Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams TD to discuss challenges to the Good Friday Agreement, Brexit, and the increasing call for an Irish Unity referendum at National Press Club Headliners event, Oct. 16 The visit…
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie to deliver special luncheon address ahead of Veterans Day holiday at National Press Club Headliners event Nov. 8
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie will assess the performance of his Department and its goals for the care of our nation's Veterans just before the Veterans Day holiday at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Friday, November 8. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie to deliver special luncheon address ahead of Veterans Day holiday at National Press Club Headliners event Nov. 8 The tenth Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Robert Wilkie is responsible for overseeing the care of more than 20 million U.S.…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Former GA House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams
***TICKET SALES HAVE RE-OPENED - EVENT MOVED TO BALLROOM*** Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams will deliver a major speech on voter suppression one year after her narrow defeat in Georgia’s gubernatorial race, at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Friday, November 15. In the immediate aftermath of her hotly contested defeat to Republican (and Georgia’s then-secretary of state) Brian Kemp, Abrams launched Fair Fight Action, and together with another advocacy group, filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overhaul Georgia’s election system on the grounds that the current…
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Cybersecurity Policy
Government and private sector officials spoke to reporters about a study on cybersecurity and urged industry leaders to assume more responsibility in securing their computer networks. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
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Run (or Walk) (or Donate) for Press Freedom Oct. 20
We are looking for runners and walkers to join the National Press Club's team for the fifth annual James W. Foley Freedom Run in Washington. The event will raise both awareness and funding for journalists' safety, including education and advocacy efforts. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in Rock Creek Park Grove 1. Runners and walkers can sign up by clicking here and going to the Club's race page and clicking "Register to Run Today" in the lower right hand corner of the page. Runners should sign up as fundraisers. Registration is $35, and the amount goes to the Club's…
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Books and Brunch to Discuss Ian McEwan’s “Machines Like Me,” Oct. 19
Please join National Press Club Books and Brunch for a discussion of “Machines Like Me” by Ian McEwan at noon Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. Books and Brunch is open to all Club members and their guests. Lunch may be ordered off the restaurant’s menu. It is not mandatory to have read the book. Plenty to learn from hearing the discussion. If you are able to attend, please contact Fay Iudicello at [email protected] or call her at (703) 989-4503 before noon on Thursday, Oct. 17. We want to assure adequate seating and service for all attendees. “Machines Like Me”…
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