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Hyperlocal Coverage: Neighborhood Blogs, Community Websites, and the Future of the News
July 14, 2011
The National Press Club presents the panel discussion "Up Next -- Hyperlocal Coverage: Neighborhood Blogs, Community Websites, and the Future of the News" as part of its "Get It Online" series. The event, held July 14, 2011, featured some of D.C.'s most popular hyperlocal reporters, including DCist…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Ted Leonsis
July 13, 2011
For frustrated Washington sports fans who haven't experienced a championship by one of the city's professional sports franchises in two decades, an end to the long drought may be in sight, Washington Capitals principal owner Ted Leonsis told a National Press Club Luncheon July 13, 2011. Although he…
Read More2011 State of The First Amendment Survey
July 13, 2011
The First Amendment Center, in partnership with the National Press Club, Freedom Forum and the American Society of News Editors, released results of its 2011 State of the First Amendment Survey on July 12, 2011 at the National Press Club. The presentation was given by Ken Paulson, ASNE president…
Read MorePress Club Rewind - 7.11.11
July 11, 2011
Press Club Rewind is a weekly video review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Marvin and Deborah Kalb discuss their new book with Ted Koppel; Admiral Mike Mullen talks about Al Qaeda in Yemen; Suzanne Taylor questions the country's priorities in the face of growing…
Read MoreNPC Newsmaker: Rep. Barney Frank
July 11, 2011
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee provided a report on congressional challenges facing the proposed U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau slated to begin operating in August.
Read MorePress Club Rewind - 7.4.2011
July 5, 2011
Press Club Rewind is a weekly video review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: "Space guys" Charles F. Bolden (NASA Administrator) and Mark Kelly (astronaut) discuss the future of manned spaceflight and political aspirations (or lack thereof); Actor and activist Gary…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Charles F. Bolden & Mark Kelly
July 1, 2011
NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr addressed a National Press Club luncheon on July 1, one week before the final scheduled space shuttle launch. He discussed America's continued commitment to leadership in human spaceflight, Bolden also spoke about NASA's plans to extend human presence beyond…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Gary Sinise
June 30, 2011
Actor Gary Sinise announced the formation of The Gary Sinise Foundation at a National Press Club luncheon address on Thursday, June 30. The foundation serves the nation by honoring service members, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need by supporting unique programs designed…
Read MorePress Club Rewind - 6.27.2011
June 27, 2011
Press Club Rewind is a weekly video review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Outgoing FDIC chief Sheila Bair warns against short-term thinking in the housing market; retired NFL players argue for greater pension benefits; Former FEMA Director Michael Brown reflects on…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Sheila Bair
June 24, 2011
Outgoing Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Sheila Bair, making her final public appearance as head of the banking oversight agency, told a National Press Club luncheon on June 24, 2011 that pervasive short-term thinking led to the worst financial downturn since the Great Depression.
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