Other Press Conferences

May 2008

Friday, May 9, 2008

10:00 AM  Teens,Marijuana,Depre.... (News Conference)

Description: Teens, Marijuana, and Depression Press Conference

Sponsored by:The White House Office Ntl Drug Control Policy

Location: Zenger Room

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

1:00 PM  Prime Minister Sein Win (News Conference)

Description: Prime Minister Sein Win, NCGUB
National Coalition Government Union of Burma

Burmese Government-In-Exile To Discuss Cyclone, Need For Immediate International Aid

With Ruling Military Junta Blocking Aid, Prime-Minister-In-Exile To Discuss Need For International Community To Provide Direct Relief To The People

The Burmese government-in-exile, led by Prime Minister Dr. Sein Win, will hold a press conference tomorrow, Friday May 9th, at 1pm to discuss the cyclone that has ravished the country and the ruling Junta's refusal to allow international aid workers direct access to the Burmese people.

The government-in-exile, the National Coalition Government Union of Burma, is made up of those who were elected in the 1990 elections but were never allowed to take office.

Sponsored by:National Coalition Government Union of Burma

Location: Zenger Room

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

Monday, May 12, 2008

9:30 AM  Department of Energy (News Conference)

Sponsored by:Department of Energy

Location: Holeman Lounge

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

10:00 AM  AIAA Press Conference (News Conference)

Sponsored by:AIAA

Location: Lisagor Room

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

11:00 AM  Bob Barr 2008 (News Conference)

Description: BobBarr2008.com
For Immediate Release -- May 8, 2008 To schedule an interview, contact Audrey Mullen at 703-548-1160

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Washington, DC -- Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr will hold a press conference on Monday May 12 to discuss his future plans and the 2008 election. Rep. Barr (bio here: http://www.bobbarr2008.com/about/) launched an exploratory committee last month to determine whether he should file as a candidate for the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination.

Who: Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr

What: press conference

When: 11:00am ET on Monday May 12, 2008

Where: Zenger Room at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC

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BobBarr2008.com

Sponsored by:Avocacy Ink

Location: Zenger Room

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

9:30 AM  Report Scorecard (News Conference)

Description: 9th Annual Performance Report Scorecard

Sponsored by:The Mercatus Center

Location: Conference Rooms

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

8:30 AM  Crisis in Education (News Conference)

Sponsored by:The New Republic Magazine

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

8:30 AM  Crisis in American Educ.. (News Conference)

Description: THE NEW REPUBLIC AND ED IN 08 TO HOST PANEL DISCUSSION
ON THE CRISIS IN AMERICAN EDUCATION

WASHINGTON, DC -- CNN Special Correspondent Frank Senso will moderate a breakfast discussion titled, Which Way to Education Excellence? The panel discussion will bring together thought leaders from all sectors of the education community and focus on what America must do to prepare students for academic excellence in the 21st century. Chairman of Ed in 08, Roy Romer--former Superintendent of Los Angeles Schools, Head of the DNC, and three-term governor of Colorado--and Frank Foer, editor of The New Republic will make opening remarks.

Time:         8:30 -10:00 am EST
First Amendment Lounge

Panelists:
John Deasy, superintendent of Prince George's County Schools
Mike Feinberg, co-founder of KIPP, a national network of free, public charter schools
Chester Finn, president, Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education
Tim Pawlenty, governor of Minnesota
                                         
        
About ED in '08
ED in 08 is a national, nonpartisan campaign that calls on all the presidential candidates to propose plans to ensure that American students will graduate from high school with the skills needed to compete in a global economy. For more information, log onto www.edin08.com.

About The New Republic
For more than 90 years, The New Republic has provided readers with an intelligent, stimulating, and rigorous examination of American politics, foreign policy, and culture. Headquartered in Washington, DC, The New Republic is uniquely positioned to cover public affairs from an insider's vantage point. TNR editors are among the most respected and influential journalists in the country, known for their uncanny ability to get at the important stories long before they reach other media. www.tnr.com

Sponsored by:The New Republic and Ed in 08

Location: First Amendment Lounge

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

10:00 AM  Humanists Launch (News Conference)

Description: Humanists Launch Education Center

Sponsored by:American Humanist

Location: Murrow Room

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

1:00 PM  Underreported Election (News Conference)

Description: Underreported Election '08 Stories

Sponsored by:Judicial Watch

Location: Lisagor Room

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

Friday, May 16, 2008

8:30 AM  Northrop Grumman (News Conference)

Description: Northrop Grumman Media Briefing

Sponsored by:Northrop Grumman

Location: Holeman Lounge

This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.