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NPC Communication & Marketing Committee
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Hong Kong Challenges
Mr. Patten spoke about the challenges facing Hong Kong as China takes over the city from the United Kingdom on 1 July 1997 and the reforms he has made to create a more democratic system in Hong Kong. He also emphasized that U.S.-China relations, especially maintaining China's most favored nation trade status, is crucial to Hong Kong's future. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
NPC American Legion Post 20
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NPC Committee Chairs
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NPC Board of Governors
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NPC Press Freedom Committee
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NPC Budget Committee
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Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
Livestream starts at 1:30pm EST International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde will talk about world's economy at a National Press Club luncheon in her first press appearance in 2014. Lagarde will speak immediately after returning from a trip to Africa. As the leader of the IMF, Lagarde has in hand economic research of the organization's 188 member countries. She'll discuss the prospects for US and global economic growth, recovery in the European Union, and the IMF's mission to support low-income countries by increasing the availability of credit. Lunch will be served at 1 p…
Type: Event
NPC Luncheon with General Ray Odierno, U.S. Army Chief of Staff
Livestream starts at 1pm EST US Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno will be speaking on the future of the Army at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, January 7. Before ascending to the position of Army Chief of Staff, General Odierno commanded United States Joint Forces Command and was the commanding general for the US campaign in Iraq. 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 Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $36 for all other non-…
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NPC Luncheon with Ricky Skaggs, Grammy Winner and Bluegrass Legend
Livestream starts at 1pm EST Ricky Skaggs, 14-time Grammy winner, will share memories from his 50-year career at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 19. Skaggs has been playing the mandolin since he was five-years-old and has risen to the heights of country music stardom, while remembering his bluegrass roots. Skaggs is traveling to Washington to perform at the Interfaith Holiday Gala Benefit for the Wounded Warriors on Dec. 20. 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 $21 for…
Type: Event