Other Press Conferences

February 2010

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

8:30 AM  Green Future for U.S. Cities (News Conference)

Event Postponed

Description:

Obama Energy Director Browner, Chairman Markey, Denver Mayor
Among Experts To Discuss Green  Future  For  U.S. Cities, on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, From  8:30 -- 10:00 A.M., At Washington's National Press Club

Carol Browner, Chairmen Ed Markey and Bart Gordon, Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn,
Denver Mayor Hickenlooper on Getting Cities to Go Green

EVENT TOPIC:    "Going Green: America's Cities and the Role of Government"

DESCRIPTION:    U.S. News & World Report's National Issues Briefing, "Going Green: America's Cities and the Role of Government," will evaluate the current relationship between federal, state and local governments over issues in sustainable development and energy efficiency.  The Briefing will consider how the federal government, through stimulus funds and other efforts, are helping states and cities adopt green initiatives and technologies and examine how cities, working with federal agencies, can better convert old-line industries into advanced-energy businesses, encourage green construction and better allocate goods and services that will strengthen prospects for a more sustainable society.  The Briefing will also address how governments at all levels can reduce impediments to free market, or private, efforts to create green buildings and increase energy efficiency.
      
WELCOME:    Daryl D. Dulaney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Industry, Inc.

MODERATOR: Brian Kelly, Editor, U.S. News & World Report

KEYNOTE:    Carol Browner, Director, Office of Energy and Climate Policy, The White House

PANEL:  

Representative Ed Markey (D-MA), Chairman, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming; Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment (Energy & Commerce)

Representative Bart Gordon (D-TN), Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology

Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Member, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming

Mayor John W. Hickenlooper, City of Denver, Colorado

Dan W. Reicher, Director, Climate Change and Energy Initiatives, Google.org

DATE:    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010

TIME:    8:30 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m. (Keynote Conversation with Carol Browner at 8:30 -- 9:00 a.m; Panel discussion at 8:30 -- 10:00 a.m.; Q&A opportunity; open to media with RSVP; complimentary breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m.)

PLACE:    National Press Club, 529 14th Street, N.W. (13th Floor, Ballroom), Washington, D.C. 20045

RSVP:    James Long, 212.577.2584 (office); 917.957.4610 (cell); longnyc@aol.com

 

 

 

Sponsored by:U.S. News & World Report

Location: Ballroom

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

10:00 AM  Black Methodists Come Together (News Conference)

Event Postponed

Description:

 

History in the Making as Black Methodist Denominations
Meet For First Time in 45 Years

Unified Group to Develop African American Male Initiative

Washington, DC (February 5, 2010) – On Tuesday, February 9th, the nation’s three largest Black Methodist Church denominations (combined memberships of more than 5 million) will pay tribute to Black History Month by announcing the formation of a historic coalition and plans to hold a major strategy summit in Columbia, S.C., March 1-3, 2010. 

Titled the “Great Gathering,” the strategy session will seek to alter the troubling history of African American males by identifying and seeking unified solutions for the key issues that are devastating the African American community.  These debilitating factors include: incarceration; drug abuse; escalating unemployment; and high school dropout rates. The coalition believes a solid plan of action and the unified power of their faith, beliefs and commitment can bring significant change to the Black Community.

The press conference will take place at 10 a.m. in the National Press Club’s First Amendment Lounge. 

Leading the press conference will be:
•Senior Bishop John R. Bryant of the African Methodist Episcopal Church;
•Senior Bishop George W.C. Walker of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church;
•Senior Bishop William H. Graves of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; and
•U.S. House Representative James Clyburn, Democrat, South Carolina
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The “Great Gathering” in Columbia, S.C., will bring together the Senior Bishops, politicians, church leaders, civic leaders, educators and others to develop initiatives to combat the myriad problems facing African American males from ages 12-25.  Organizers of the event expect more than 6,000 attendees.  Details about the “Great Gathering” can be found at www.greatgathering.org.

For more information, contact:
Alan Hermesch         ahermesch@aol.com                  (301) 365-4762
David Thompson      dthompson6@comcast.net         (301) 785-7670
Bob Ellison                bellison@wallscomm.com           (202) 726-1599
Lon Walls         lwalls@wallscomm.com        (301) 996-1669              

Sponsored by:Great Gathering - Three Black Methodist Churches

Location: First Amendment Lounge

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

10:00 AM  ISA forum - Melissa Hathaway (News Conference)

Description:

ISA forum featuring Melissa Hathaway

Sponsored by:Internet Security Alliance

Location: Lisagor Room

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

1:00 PM  DLC Jobs (News Conference)

Event Postponed

Description:

DLC Jobs and Innovation Roundtable

Sponsored by:Democratic Leadership Council

Location: Holeman Lounge

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

1:00 PM  NOAA's FY2011 (News Conference)

Event Postponed

Description:

NOAA's FY2011 President's Budget Dr. Jane Lubchenco, NOAA Administrator

Sponsored by:NOAA

Location: Ballroom

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

5:00 PM  Embassy of Tajikistan (News Conference)

Event Cancelled

Description:

Embassy of Tajikistan Press Conference - Murrow Room - 5 pm

Embassy of Tajikistan Reception - First Amendment Lounge - 6 pm

Sponsored by:Embassy of Tajikistan

Location: Murrow Room

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

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

9:30 AM  National Inventors Inductee (News Conference)

Event Postponed

Description:

National Inventors Inductee Announcement

Sponsored by:National Inventors Hall of Fame

Location: Murrow Room

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

10:00 AM  Quinnipiac University (News Conference)

Description:

 

Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, will hold a press conference to discuss results of a Quinnipiac University poll conducted nationally, asking voter opinions on Don't Ask, Don't Tell, handling terrorism and how to try suspected terrorists, Wednesday, February 10, 10 AM National Press Club, Bloomberg Room, 529 15th Street NW, Washington DC. The survey is based on responses from more than 1,500 American voters, a sample size large enough for more valid information on sub-groups. In the coming months, Quinnipiac University will endeavor to build on its reputation for these larger sample sizes, with information on the diverse groups which make up the American electorate. Brown will be available for interviews after the press conference.</FullDescription>

 

Sponsored by:Quinnipiac University

Location: Bloomberg Room

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

12:00 PM  The Greek Dictatorship (News Conference)

Sponsored by:American Hellenic Institute

Location: Holeman Lounge

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

1:00 PM  Nation's Health Care (News Conference)

Event Postponed

Sponsored by:American College of Physicians

Location: Murrow Room

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

Thursday, February 11, 2010

8:30 AM  Economic Policy Discussion (News Conference)

Description:

Economic  Policy Discussion

Sponsored by:City Journal & National Affairs

Location: Holeman Lounge

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

9:00 AM  The Recovery Act and Race (News Conference)

Description:

The Recovery Act and Race - One Year Later:  Seven Social Justice Leaders Speak Out

Sponsored by:Kirwan Institute - Ohio state University

Location: Murrow Room

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

1:00 PM  Haitian Ambassador (News Conference)

Description:

Haitian Ambassador Raymond Joseph will address the National Press Club Speakers press Conference at 1:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Holeman Lounge.

The ambassador will give his assessment of the recovery efforts in Haiti and the outlook for the country's future in the wake of the Jan. 12 magnitude 7.0 earthquake that leveled Port-au-Prince, the capital, caused widespread destruction in other areas of the country, left upwards of 200,000 dead according to the Haitian government and spurred a massive international outpouring of assistance.

The ambassador's remarks will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Ambassador Joseph became envoy to the United States in 2005 following a career in journalism that included working as a financial writer for the Wall Street Journal until he resigned in 1984 to co-found with his brother Leo Joseph the Haiti Observateur, a crusading Haiti weekly.

Credentialed reporters may cover this event with ID.

 

 

 

Sponsored by:Speakers Committee

Location: Holeman Lounge

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