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NPC Luncheon with Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa
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Campaign Boot Camp: Targeted Web Ads
Eyes in the Skies: Drone Newsgathering & The Law
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USA vs. Belgium World Cup Watch Party
Reliable Source Jazz Night and Summer BBQ Buffet
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Future Budget Priorities: Senator Rob Portman and Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Future Budget Priorities: Senator Rob Portman and Rep. Chris Van Hollen
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Book Rap: David Boies & Theodore Olson "Redeeming the Dream: The Case for Marriage Equality"
Attorneys David Boies and Theodore B. Olson—who argued against each other all the way to the Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore— will discuss their new book "Redeeming the Dream," which tells how they joined forces after that titanic battle to forge the unique legal argument that would carry the day. A book signing will follow the discussion. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a pair of landmark decisions, striking down the Defense of Marriage Act and eliminating California’s discriminatory Proposition 8, reinstating the freedom to marry for gays and lesbians in…
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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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Campaign Bootcamp 2014: Ethics
Responding to the Second Digital Divide
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"Copyright and Social Media" an event with NPPA General Counsel Mickey H. Osterreicher
How can photographers protect the millions of images and recordings produced every day and posted on traditional websites and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram? As millions of those images and videos get uploaded, viewed and shared, the importance of understanding and protecting intellectual property rights is more important than ever. This program will discuss copyright issues and some of the latest cases as well as the terms of service for social media.
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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 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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