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Actor and Activist Richard Dreyfuss
Actor and political activist Richard Dreyfuss has launched a civics education initiative through The Dreyfuss Institute. He will talk about “civility” and how an informed electorate can be better engaged in political dialogue. Dreyfuss recently hosted a “National Conversation” with Democratic and Republican organizations in California, calling for more online democracy and political engagement. He will discuss the kickoff of “The Dreyfuss Initiative.” He is also a board member of Vote iQ (www.voteiq.com) – a political education site with daily hot topics and news…
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NPC Turkey & China Silk Road
The National Press Club Travel Committee will host a special reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in the Zenger Room for Club members and friends who are interested in the Club's upcoming trips to Turkey and to China, the Silk Road, and Tibet.
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News Coverage of 104th Congress
Panelists examined how the media has covered House Speaker Gingrich, the 104th Congress and the Republican "Contract with America."
Type: Media
Tim Johnson: Tragedy in Crimson
Tim Johnson will discuss his new book, “Tragedy in Crimson: How the Dalai Lama Conquered the World but Lost the Battle with China,” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, in the Bloomberg Room. In his book, the former Beijing bureau chief for Knight Ridder and McClatchy details the cat and mouse game involving China and Tibet. Johnson intertwines interviews with monks, nomads, exiled activists, and the Dalai Lama himself in this account of China's suppression of the Tibetan people and their traditional way of life. The event is free for Club members, $5 for nonmembers. The book will be available for $…
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Peter Bregg Exhibit
Marking the 30th anniversary of the release of American Embassy hostages in Iran, an exhibition of photos by Peter Bregg focusing on developments in Iran during the 444 days that the hostages were held will be on display in the Club Lobby from Jan. 21 through Feb. 4. The 35 images reflect a haunting look back at events and personalities that marked the seizure of the embassy. The formal opening of the exhibition will be at a reception from 6 to 8pm on Friday, Jan. 21, with remarks in the Conference Rooms at 6:30pm. Bregg will speak about how he covered the hostage crisis as a photographer…
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Membership Committee meeting
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American Heart Association CEO
Cost to Treat Heart Disease in U.S. to Rise Dramatically; Unprecedented Levels Expected American Heart Association Releases New Projections American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at noon Monday, Jan. 24, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Brown will discuss the future of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States. To prepare for future cardiovascular care needs, the American Heart Association developed methodology to project future costs of care for hypertension, coronary heart disease…
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NPC Luncheon with Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Federal Reserve
Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on February 3, 2011. The head of the Federal Reserve is often called the “second most powerful position in the country.” Bernanke has steered the economy through the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression and will discuss the burgeoning economic recovery. This luncheon is open only to National Press Club members and their guests. The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and remarks will begin just after 1:00 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer…
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Young Members Committee meeting
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Club Restaurants Closed
Both The Fourth Estate and The Reliable Source restaurants will be closed in observation of Labor Day.
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