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TVA CEO Jeff Lyash to discuss future of energy for nation's largest public utility at National Press Club Newsmaker, September 18
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tennessee Valley Authority's new president and CEO, Jeff Lyash, will discuss the future of energy and his vision for the nation's largest public utility at a National Press Club Headliners event on September 18 at 10 a.m. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash to discuss future of energy for nation’s largest public utility at National Press Club Newsmaker, September 18 Coming off of his first 100 days as the new leader of the $11 billion federal corporation, Lyash will discuss TVA's plans for generating power over the next 20 years while highlighting its…
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National Press Club honors Julie K. Brown with investigative journalism award
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald journalist who gave voice to Jeffrey Epstein's long-ignored victims and prompted a legal re-examination of Epstein's predatory behavior, will receive the National Press Club Journalism Institute's 2019 Neil and Susan Sheehan award for investigative journalism. Brown's work revealed a decade-old secret plea bargain that hid the scope and details of the accusations against Epstein and denied the young women he victimized their day in court. The Herald's series – "Perversion of Justice" – led to a federal sex trafficking…
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Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley to deliver address on climate change at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker this Thursday, Sept. 26
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will discuss how the forecasted 2.7 degree Fahrenheit rise in global temperatures in the near future will affect the island nation of Barbados and the 43 other small islands that make up the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker this Thursday, September 26th at 11:30 a.m. Speaking at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York City on Monday, Prime Minister Mottley delivered a stern warning to world leaders on the destabilizing domino-effect she…
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Immigration Courts in Crisis: Top Leaders for Immigration Judges, the American Bar Association and Immigration Lawyers to Discuss Sweeping Changes in Court Policy and Operations at National Press Club Newsmaker Panel 10 a.m., Sept. 27
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sept. 27, the National Press Club will host a panel to discuss sweeping and controversial changes in the nation's immigration courts. Panelists will be the Hon. Ashley Tabaddor, president of the National Association of Immigration Judges; Judy Perry Martinez, president of the American Bar Association; and Jeremy McKinney, second vice president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has set up temporary courts on the U.S. southern border and imposed more restrictive policies for asylum seekers.…
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Voter Initiatives
Ms. Swank talked about her upcoming film and the history of women's suffrage. She also discussed the importance of exercising the right to vote, as well as efforts to increase voter participation among young people, women, and minorities. Following prepared remarks, she responded to questions from the audience. Ms. Swank played suffragist Alice Paul in the HBO movie Iron Jawed Angels.
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U.S.-Liberia Relations
Chairman Bryant talked about efforts to rebuild Liberia following the resignation of President Taylor and about relations with the U.S. Among the issues he addressed were the state of the nation's infrastructure, the history of the relationship between Liberia and the U.S., and future efforts to sustain peace. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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All-Hazards Preparedness
Admiral Evans talked about the need for better preparation for disasters and terrorist attacks. Among the topics she addressed were the role of the Red Cross in disaster relief, cooperation with other agencies, and public education efforts. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
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Transition of Power in Iraq
Mr. Pachachi talked about efforts to form a new Iraqi government and the process of transferring power and sovereignty. He talked about the process of caucuses and elections, the role of the United Nations, and internal discussions over the ways to proceed. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
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Retirement Issues
Former Governor Keating talked about the financial crisis facing baby boomers upon retirement. He pointed out the danger of being a debtor nation using the money of others to build the next industrial base. He warned that money may not always be available from abroad but there is a shortfall of savings in this country, not only for investment but for retirement. He listed statistics of the savings necessary for retirement and compared them with other countries. Former Governor Keating also discussed various proposed tax incentives for savings. He responded to questions submitted by the…
Type: Media