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Wayne Clough
Jul. 1, 2009
Wayne Clough, Secretary, the Smithsonian Institution will address a Luncheon on July 1.
Robert Herz
Jun. 26, 2009
Stan Kasten
Jun. 25, 2009
General James Conway
Jun. 11, 2009
David Simon
Jun. 8, 2009

Transcripts and DVDs/tapes of the National Press Club Luncheon speakers series are available from the NPC Archives at 202.662.7598.
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Robert Herz
FASB Chairman: Transparency Key to Sound Financial System

"One welcome development that has arisen from the financial crisis is that a broader constituency is calling for greater transparency as necessary ingredient for recovery and the rebuilding of investor and public confidence," said Robert Herz, chairman of the influential Financial Account Standards ... [more]

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Wayne Clough
Smithsonian Chief Discusses Going Digital at NPC Luncheon

G. Wayne Clough, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, told a luncheon audience July 1 that the Smithsonian is quickly entering the digital age, opening vast portions of its 137 million item collection to anyone with a computer.

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Stan Kasten
Nationals President Talks Team Building

Despite its 20-49 won-loss record -- worst by far in the major leagues -- the Washington Nationals baseball team is "not far from just being competitive, but contending" for a championship, its president, Stan Kasten, told a Club Luncheon Thursday.

Admiral Mike Mullen
NPC Luncheon
Wednesday, July 8
12:30 PM
Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will address a Luncheon on July 8.
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Morris Dees
NPC Luncheon
Friday, July 10
12:30 PM
Morris Dees, founder and chief trial counsel of the Southern Poverty Law Center, will address a Luncheon on July 10.
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Gail McGovern
NPC Luncheon
Tuesday, July 21
12:30 PM
Gail McGovern, President and CEO, American Red Cross will address a Luncheon on July 21.
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Congressman John Conyers
NPC Luncheon
Friday, July 24
12:30 PM
Congressman John Conyers, (D - MI) and Chair, House Judiciary Committee will address a Luncheon on July 24
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Congressman Barney Frank
NPC Luncheon
Monday, July 27
12:30 PM
Congressman Barney Frank, (D- MASS) and Chairman House Financial Services Committee will address a Luncheon on July 27.
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Freelance 'How To' Series
NPC Freelance Event
Monday, July 6
6:30 PM
The Freelance Committee brings a four session series with instructor Karen Sommer-Shalett.
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"Don't Ask,Don't Tell"
NPC Newsmaker
Wednesday, July 8
10:00 AM
National Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Tour
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Sen. DeMint "Saving Freedom"
NPC Book Event
Wednesday, July 8
6:30 PM
DeMint to Discuss "Saving Freedom" 6:30 pm July 8
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Freedom of the Press Class
NPC Professional Development
Thursday, July 9
10:00 AM
Protecting Anonymity and Confidentiality
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Solomon "FDR v. Constitution"
NPC Book Event
Thursday, July 9
6:30 PM
FDR Court-packing Book Discussed 6:30 pm July 9
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Freelance 'How To' Series
NPC Freelance Event
Monday, July 20
6:30 PM
The Freelance Committee brings a four session series with instructor Karen Sommer-Shalett.
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Freelance 'How To' Series
NPC Freelance Event
Wednesday, July 22
6:30 PM
The Freelance Committee brings a four session series with instructor Karen Sommer-Shalett.
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Freelance 'How To' Series
NPC Freelance Event
Monday, July 27
6:30 PM
The Freelance Committee brings a four session series with instructor Karen Sommer-Shalett.
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NPC Annual Journalism Awards
NPC Reception
Monday, Aug. 3
6:00 PM
The National Press Club's Annual Journalism Awards Dinner
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12th Annual 5K Race
New & Noteworthy

Smithsonian Chief Discusses Going Digital at NPC Luncheon

Economist, Environmentalist Extol Pollution Offsets

Thomas Friedman to Receive NPC Fourth Estate Award

FASB Chairman Says Transparency Key to Sound Financial System

Baseball's Woeful Nationals Poised to Contend, Kasten Says

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Other News

Editor of PoliticsDaily.com Speaks to NPC Freelancers, 6 pm July 1

Judiciary Committee Chairman Addresses Luncheon July 24

4 Sessions on Freelancing Tips; Free for NPC Members

Reminder: Club Closed Friday, Saturday for Holiday

"To Catch a Thief" at Dinner & Movie, 7 pm July 16

Class on Anonymity, Confidentiality 10 am July 9; Free for NPC Members

Young Members Meet at 7 pm July 1

Art Exhibit Rescheduled to November; Registration Due Oct. 30

Plan the Events Committee's Fall Lineup, 6:30 pm July 1

Southern Poverty Law Center Founder at July 10 Luncheon

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NPC Newsmaker: Robert H. Frank

NPC Luncheon: Robert Herz

NPC Luncheon: Stan Kasten

Freedom Of The Press

WAMU Reporter incident at VA

NPC Urges Senate to Pass Shield Law

Two American Journalists Held in North Korea

National Press Club Deplores Killing of Journalists

NPC Protests Censorship at Beijing Games

Lugar: Shield Law Would Promote Democracy Abroad

Press Club Supports Gov't E-Mail Preservation Measure

Press Freedom News from AP

National Press Club salutes release of AP photographer

National Press Club Celebrates Dismissal of Charges Against AP Photographer


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