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Twittering Away
A class for those who are interested in twittering during big events or for any other purpose. We will discuss what Twitter is and how it can be used by journalists, then move into a hands-on period where participants can set up their own account, connect their account with their cell phone and Facebook page, and (if they have administrative access) add a twitter badge to their website or blog. Twitter is a micro-blogging service where users can post brief updates and respond to the updates of others. Ways journalists can use Twitter include communicating with each other and their audiences,…
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Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Mrs. Maria Damanaki
The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)DR JANE LUBCHENCO and The European Union Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, MRS MARIA DAMANAKI, will announce A U.S.-EU AGREEMENT TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS and THE FUTURE OF FISHING WORLDWIDE. Contacts:National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/667-7711 (CEL), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected]. Luchenko: JUSTIN KENNEY (Dir. of Communications and Public Affairs, NOAA)202/482-6090 (TEL), 202/821-6310 (CEL), [email protected], Twitter: @…
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Mr. Hannes Androsch
The Chairman of the Austrian Council for Research and Technology and Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Finance Market of Austria, MR. HANNES ANDROSCH,will discuss FINANCE REGULATION AND BANKING: THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Mr. Androsch will explain Austria's approach to the banking crisis intended to avoid its spread to Central and Eastern Europe. He will also discuss financial regulation in Europe and Eurozone developments Contacts: National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN, 301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/367-7711 (CEL), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected] Mr. Androsch: ALICE…
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Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer
Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer to Discuss Corrupting Influence in Campaigns of his Opponents Republican businessman and former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer will discuss how large, anonymous campaign donations and special-interest money remain a corrupting influence on politics. The National Press Club Newsmaker takes place at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Roemer plans to cite specific examples from the campaigns of his Republican opponents and that of President Obama. Roemer has made fighting the influence of special…
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NPC Club Election
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CQ.com Training
Join us on August 16 from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Bloomberg Room to meet the library’s representative from CQ, who will demonstrate how to navigate the applications available on their site. NPC members have access to many CQ.com resources, including CQ Today, CQ Weekly, CQ Member Profiles, CQ Schedules, and CQ Committee Rosters. Please RSVP to [email protected] or 202- 622-7509
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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Senator Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announces plans to repealDefense of Marriage Act Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) will announce plans to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference, 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in the in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. She will be joined by the Courage Campaign Founder and Chair Rick Jacobs and three same-sex married couples. The Courage Campaign is an online organizing network for progressive change and full equality in California and across the country. Gay couples in D.C…
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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Young Members Film Series
Just in time for the Chicago Cubs' annual elimination from playoff contention, the Young Members Film Series presents a film from ESPN's critically acclaimed 30 for 30 series "Catching Hell: The Steve Bartman Story" on Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm in the Zenger Room. This is a members only event and there is no cost to attend. "With five outs remaining in Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, a foul ball descended from the cold Chicago sky, destined for the glove of left fielder Moises Alou. But it was not meant to be, as one inconspicuous hand reached down from the left field stands at Wrigley Field and…
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