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Book Rap: Todd Purdum "An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties, and the Battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964"
Todd Purdum, a top Washington journalist, recounts the dramatic political battle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the law that created modern America, on the fiftieth anniversary of its passage. Mr. Purdum will sign copies of the book after the discussion. It was a turbulent time in America—a time of sit-ins, freedom rides, a March on Washington and a governor standing in the schoolhouse door—when John F. Kennedy sent Congress a bill to bar racial discrimination in employment, education, and public accommodations. Countless civil rights measures had died on Capitol Hill in the past. But…
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Congress.gov Primer
Congress.gov is the official public web site for legislative information and includes data for bills and resolutions, the Congressional Record, committee reports, nominations, treaties, and executive communications. The site offers a full spectrum of search tools and other research resources. Tammie Nelson, the project manager of Congress.gov, will briefly discuss the history of Congress.gov and will provide a demonstration of its capabilities. Bring your specific research questions and put her on the spot for an interactive Q&A after the demonstration.
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NPC General Membership Meeting
NPC Members: Click here to view the live webcast (login required).
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NPC Young Members Holiday Happy Hour
The National Press Club's Young Members Committee will host a Holiday Happy Hour for young members and their guests on December 15 from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Grab a drink and enjoy a selection of appetizers while you celebrate the season with friends and fellow young members.
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What Does It Take To Go for the Gold?
NPC Newsmakers Committee Meeting
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Fine Tune your Campaign Finance Skills w/FEC experts
Fine tune your campaign finance skills in the final weeks of the campaign season with officials from the Federal Elections Commission who will be at the National Press Club to answer all your questions. Sponsored by the National Press Club Journalism Institute and RRA. Event details:National Press Club529 14th Street NW13th Floor - Bloomberg RoomWashington, DC 20045Friday, Oct. 79.30am - 11amFree event; RSVP required
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FEC Database Tour
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NPC General Membership Meeting
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Tariffs on Autos & Auto Parts
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Securities Litigation Contagion
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