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Despite challenges, Wilkie calls Veteran Affairs ‘very strong’
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie said former deputy secretary James Byrne was dismissed because "he did not gel with the rest of the team," at a Feb. 5 National Press Club Newsmaker event. Photo: Alan Kotok A day after President Trump reunited a military family and recognized a 100-year-old former Tuskegee Airman during the State of the Union address, Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said the agency is improving its operations as it is utilized more than ever by the nation's former military personnel. “The state of our VA is very strong and is in a position that we have…
Type: News
A Campaign for Nature
A Campaign for Nature: How Stewart Udall's Legacy Can Help Us Solve the Conservation Crisis
Type: Event
NPC in History: Kirk Douglas decried the 'civil war' in American politics – 26 years ago
Actor Kirk Douglas talking with National Press Club President Gil Klein just before his 1994 luncheon speech. Photo: Martin Kuhn Actor Kirk Douglas, who died this week at the age of 103, spoke at the National Press Club on June 30, 1994, and even though it was 26 years ago, what he said resounds today. Decrying that the world of make believe was bleeding into reality, he defended President Clinton from attacks by conservative commentators such as talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh and Rev. Jerry Falwell. “Is there a civil war seething in our country?” he said. “A civil war that pits Republicans…
Type: News
Annual Back-to-School Address
Secretary Paige spoke about the No Child Left Behind initiative, and discussed his accomplishments in improving education. He spoke of the importance of testing to properly identify educational problems. He talked about the difficulties of reaching disadvantaged students. Following his remarks, Secretary Paige responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Navy chief of information to address Post 20 on Feb. 20
Rear Admiral Charles Brown, Navy Chief of Information, will be guest speaker at a luncheon meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 on Thursday, Feb. 20, at noon in the McClendon Room. He will discuss the Navy's public affairs program, particularly priorities and challenges. All Club members are invited to attend the speaker portion of the meeting. A 1994 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Adm. Brown has been a public affairs officer (PAO) for more than 20 years. He has served as PAO for the Pacific Fleet and the Third Fleet, special assistant (public affairs) to…
Type: News
Save the Date: Dinner to center on new recipes from Russian cookbook by Darra Goldstein, March 26
Author Darra Goldstein returns March 26 to the Fourth Estate restaurant for a dinner featuring recipes from her new Russian cookbook, “Beyond the North Wind; Russia in Recipes and Lore.” Goldstein, an expert in Eastern European cuisine tackles Russian home cooking with more than 100 recipes, including an array of pickles, infused vodkas, pies and seasonal vegetable soups. Watch The Wire for a menu and for an opportunity to reserve your seat. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on March 26 with hors d'oeuvres. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $95 per person and include one copy of the book.…
Type: News
NPC Newsmaker: Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie
Following President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union Address, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie spoke at a National Press Club Newsmaker on February 5 to discuss the Trump Administration’s plan to prevent veteran suicide, and outlined how the VA will implement the kinds of sweeping organizational changes needed to optimize new technologies and innovations and provide veterans with modern services.
Type: Media
The State of Space 2020
Space Foundation News “State of Space” at National Press Club Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2020) — Space Foundation will be hosting a “State of Space” event Tuesday, Feb. 11, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. Following brief opening remarks by Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor, Christian Davenport of the The Washington Post will moderate a discussion between two senior space leaders of the U.S. Congress, Rep. Kendra S. Horn (D-OK) and Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), the bipartisan co-chairs of…
Type: Event
Climate Change and the American Diet
Earth Day Network and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication Present New Research and Insights On Consumer Food Habits Related to Climate Change Earth Day Network (EDN) and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) are hosting a panel discussion to release a new research report titled: Climate Change and the American Diet. The report focuses on American perceptions and attitudes about plant-based diets and the impact food choices have on climate change. EDN commissioned the study…
Type: Event
Super Tuesday Watch Party
Be a part of the excitement on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the National Press Club's Super Tuesday Watch Party! When it comes to bringing people together to discuss current events with the media, nobody does it better than the National Press Club. This event is open to the public (and media) and includes food, drinks and of course live coverage of the primary election results as they come in. General Public Tickets NPC Members: Please login for access to member tickets. Tickets are just $25 for Press Club members and $35 for the public, and covers your admission to the Club, food and your first…
Type: Event