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NPC Luncheon with M.Night Shyamalan, writer, director
Hollywood writer-director M.Night Shyamalan will discuss his off-screen campaign to close America’s education achievement gap at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, June 11. Known for such supernatural thrillers as “The Sixth Sense” and more recently the sci-fi action film “After Earth,” he recently published a book, “I Got Schooled,” about the work of the foundation he and his wife founded to help inner-city students succeed. 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 Press…
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G-7 Summit Preview
Secretary Rubin talked about next week's Group of Seven economic summit in Lyon, France. He talked about international economic changes over the past several years, as well as improvements in the U.S. economy which have resulted in a larger American leadership role. He cautioned against isolationism. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
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NPC Luncheon with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo
Livestream starts at 1pm ET. President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso will discuss peace, security and stability of the central Africa region and oil investments in his country at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, August 1. Sassou-Nguesso, who met President Vladimir Putin in 2012, recently was quoted in a Nigerian newspaper as saying that Congo plans to attract Russian investment in oil industry, agriculture and education services. 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…
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NPC Freedom of the Press Committee
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Army Corps of Engineers to discuss Sandy Recovery Program in 2014
NPC Freedom of the Press Committee
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Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell
Problems in South Africa's Criminal Justice System
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2014 Fourth Estate Award
Charlie Rose to accept 2014 National Press Club Fourth EstateAward at September 13 gala NPC's Honor one of the Most Prestigious Awards in American Journalism General Reception - 6:30-7:30 p.m.Dinner - 7:30 p.m. Charlie Rose, acclaimed broadcast journalist and interviewer, will accept the National Press Club’s most-honored prize, the Fourth Estate Award, at a gala dinner on September 13 in Washington, D.C. Rose is the 42nd recipient of the award, which recognizes a journalist who has made significant contributions to the field as one of the most noted interviewers of his era. "Charlie Rose…
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NPC History and Heritage Committee
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NPC Newsmakers Committee
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NPC Board of Governors
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