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Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to speak on 'shared prosperity' at Oct. 20 luncheon
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, Oct. 20, with a speech entitled "Shared Prosperity: Building an Economy that Works for Everyone." Perez has been an advocate for boosting the minimum wage, and has been meeting with business leaders across the country to argue that higher wages can improve the economy. 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 $22 for National Press Club members, who may purchase two tickets at this rate, and $36 for all…
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New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof speaks at Book Rap, 9:30 am Sept. 29
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof will discuss his new book, “A Path Appears: Transforming Lives: Creating Opportunity,” at a National Press Club Book Rap from 9:30-11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29. Registration is required. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for non-members. Club members should login for the discounted ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit National Press Club Journalism Institute. In “A Path Appears,” Kristof and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, investigate the art and science of giving, identify successful local and global initiatives…
Type: News
Chesapeake crabs -- and lots more -- await you at Crab Fest Sept. 18; here's menu
The Club’s Reliable Source restaurant has announced the menu for one of its most popular annual events, its Crab Fest buffet. Your mouth starts watering just thinking about it. Open to Club members and their guests, this year’s renewal of the Crab Fest will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person for members and $45 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event typically sells out. To buy tickets, click here. Here are all the goodies that will await you at the buffet: - Chesapeake hard shell crabs, steamed and…
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Border security, immigration reform topics of latest NPC podcast
Two hot-button, related issues -- border security and immigration reform -- are featured on the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club's podcast. The two issues have received widespread attention recently as the United States considers how to deal with the thousands of unaccompanied children from Central America who have crossed the Mexican border into the U.S. On the podcast, Broadcast Committee member Sofia Mannos interviews Michelle Mittelstadt, director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Migration Policy Institute, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank…
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Did you know? Club hosts monthly trivia nights; next one Sept. 11
Did you know that the National Press Club hosts a monthly trivia night? Called "Pub Quiz," it's always a popular event. The next edition -- a great chance to put your brain to work and enjoy fun companionship at the same time -- will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge of NPC's Reliable Source restaurant. 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.
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'Tank Man,' Tiananmen Square crackdown erased from Chinese history, NPR correspondent reports at Book Rap
Tank Man. "Iconic" is an overused word, but it fits the image of a man standing before a column of tanks in Beijing in June 1989. That man, now commonly known as “Tank Man,” has come to represent the protests centered on Tiananmen Square that were brutally suppressed by the Chinese army. The photograph is so widely recognized in the West that it's been referenced in political cartoons, the Simpsons, and even a Chick-fil-A commercial. And yet the overwhelming majority of young Chinese are completely unfamiliar with it. This arresting fact is at the core of Louisa Lim's new book, “The People's…
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Crisis Management: Three Mile Island
The governor of Pennsylvania during the Three Mile Island incident marks its tenth anniversary with a speech on crisis management.
Type: Media
Members' Photo Exhibit opens with reception, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m.
A reception honoring National Press Club members whose photos are displayed in the 15th Annual NPC Members' Photo Exhibit will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Club's First Amendment Lounge. All Club members and their guests are welcome. Reservations are not required. A cash bar will be available, and dinner reservations are highly recommended. Members who wish to make dinner reservations at the Reliable Source restaurant should contact Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7443 or email at [email protected]. The Fourth Estate restaurant will also be open on Sept. 3 to all…
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Did you know? Cheap drinks, free appetizers are yours at Reliable Source's happy hour, Monday-Thursday
Did you know that the Club's Reliable Source restaurant hosts happy hour each week, every Monday through Thursday? Happy hour starts at 5 p.m. It features drinks under $4, complimentary appetizers and the famous NPC popcorn. It is a must hit after-work destination. Plus you can make a night of it. Dinner reservations can be made by contacting Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7443 or by email at [email protected]. For more information about your membership benefits please send an email to [email protected].
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Zip around with Zipcar; Club offers discounted annual membership
The National Press Club is partnering with Zipcar to provide you with a discounted annual membership. Current NPC members can sign up for an annual Zipcar membership at 50% off. Members will pay $25 and have no application fee. Members who apply will have access to special weekday rates, which include the hourly price of $9.50, the 24-hour rate of $66 and the daily Zipvan price of $89. To sign up, simply fill out the online application here. Already a Zipcar member? Give them a call at 1-866-4ZIPCAR (1-866-494-7227) and select Option 2 for account assistance, followed by Option 1 for billing…
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