Club brings IRE conference back to Washington, Jan. 11

The National Press Club Professional Development Committee, NPC Journalism Institute and Investigative Reporters and Editors are teaming up for a one-day conference on covering the federal government. The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Topics include investigating Congress, covering health care and national security and following the money. Participants can break away from the conference to attend the Book Rap featuring political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville, who will talk about their new book and sign copies purchased at the event. An additional fee will be charged for the event.

Conference admission is $30 for Club members.