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Memorial service for Kemi Aubuchon June 14
Kemi Aubuchon, spousal member of the Club and widow of former Club President John Aubuchon died in February. There will be a memorial service Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m.in St. Paul's Lutheran church in Annapolis. Click here for directions. Memorial contributions can be made to the John Aubuchon Scholarship Fund at the Club. Contact Joanne Booze, [email protected] to contribute.
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National Press Club – Your home for watching the 2014 World Cup
The Truman Lounge will feature appetizer and drink specials through the month of games. Televisions will be tuned into the World Cup games throughout the day. Special World Cup Events in June: World Cup Kickoff Opening Night – Thursday, June 12,(Truman Lounge/Reliable Source)3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies,4 p.m. Brazil vs. Croatia game Taco Night Viewing Party Friday, June 13.Televisions tuned to the 2010 Finals game, then the Chile vs. Argentina game USA vs. Ghana (first game for USA) Monday, June 16 in the First Amendment LoungeDoors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p.m. USA VS. Germany…
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Taiwan Fellowship open for entries until June 30
The Taiwan Fellowship is accepting applications through June 30, 2014. Akin to the Fulbright Scholarship, the Taiwan Fellowship was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to promote scholarship in the social sciences and humanities on topics related to Taiwan, cross-Strait relations, mainland China, the Asia-Pacific, and Sinology. Fellowship recipients will receive a direct, round-trip airfare subsidy and a monthly stipend to pursue advanced studies at Taiwan’s universities, colleges, or research institutes. Qualified applicants are professors,…
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Israeli defense official opposes negotiations with Palestinian unity government that includes Hamas
Israel cannot negotiate with a Palestinian unity government that includes Hamas, a group the U.S., Israel and the European Union have designated a "terrorist" organization, Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon said at a National Press Club Newsmaker on May 29. "We cannot sit and negotiate with a unity government involving Hamas," Danon said, referring to ongoing discussions among political leaders of Fatah and Hamas to create a unified Palestinian government. The deputy minister contended that other governments and NGOs would also balk at negotiating with such a government. He also…
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World Cup Soccer Comes to the National Press Club
Come watch the World Cup soccer tournament at the National Press Club. The Truman Lounge will feature special appetizer and drink specials through the month of games. Televisions will be tuned into the World Cup games throughout the day. Special World Cup Events in June: World Cup Kickoff Opening Night – Thursday, June 12:3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies,4 p.m. Brazil vs. Croatia Game Taco Night Viewing Party - Friday, June 13Televisions tuned to the 2010 finals, then Chile vs. Argentina USA vs. Ghana - Monday, June 16 in the First Amendment Lounge, Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p…
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Applications Now Being Accepted for 37th Annual Club Book Fair
Applications are now being accepted for the Club's 37th Annual Book Fair and Authors' Night, in partnership with Politics & Prose, to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The deadline for submission is Sept. 30. Applications and materials received after this period will not be reviewed. For more details, please visit http://press.org/bookfair.
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Ben Carson Doesn't Rule Out 2016 Presidential Run
Conservative activist Dr. Ben Carson said he has "taken no steps" to run for president in 2016, though "perhaps God has a different plan for me." "I've got to tell you, I do not wish that job upon anybody—including myself." he said at a May 28 Club luncheon. But he refused to rule it out. "Perhaps God has a different plan for me," he said. God figured prominently elsewhere in Carson's speech as well. "I think the reason this nation rose to the pinnacle, faster than any in the history of the world is because we live by godly principles, of loving your fellow man, caring about your neighbor,…
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"Cuban Five" subject of June 4 Newsmaker
The Cuban Five and their impact on U.S.-Cuba relations will be discussed at a Club Newsmaker by Martin Garbus, a trial lawyer and member of the Cuban Five legal team who represents Gerardo Hernandez, currently serving a double life plus 15-year sentence; and Stephen Kimber, the Canadian author of "What Lies Across the Water: The Real Story of the Cuban Five." The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 in the Lisagor Room. They will be in Washington participating in "5 Days for the Cuban 5," a week of events designed to bring attention to the Cuban Five, who were among a group of…
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Did You Know? Club Offers Health Insurance Plans
Did you know that all members of the National Press Club have access to a variety of health care plans provided exclusively by Affinity Group Underwriters? Whether you need a traditional medical plan for you and your family or temporary insurance while you move between jobs, you will be able to customize your coverage to suit your needs. Please click http://affinitybenefits.com/npc to learn more about your health care options. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected]
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