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NPC Club Election
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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Governor Mitch Daniels
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will discuss his new book, "Keeping the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans" at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. Reservations are required at [email protected]. This event is free for NPC members and $5 for all non-members. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Proceeds benefit the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. No outside books will be permitted.
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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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A Conversation on Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is changing the way businesses operate today. Come and hear from local business executives about how CSR is shaping their strategies and business principles towards a more sustainable future. We will discuss: • What engagement is and how it is measured• What CSR is and why it is important to your company• How to establish a successful CSR program• How to build strategic partnerships with nonprofits to foster your CSR program• How to effectively communicate your company’s CSR program to build a positive brand image Participants:• Burgess Levin, Managing…
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2011 State of the First Amendment Survey
The First Amendment Center, in partnership with the National Press Club, Freedom Forum and the American Society of News Editors, will release results of its 2011 State of the First Amendment Survey on Tuesday, July 12, at 12:30 pm in the National Press Club Conference Rooms. The presentation will be given by Ken Paulson, ASNE president and First Amendment Center chief executive officer. The authoritative survey, which has explored public perspectives on First Amendment freedoms for the past 14 years, will focus on public attitudes toward a free press, the credibility of various news media and…
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Board of Governors Dinner
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Counterfeit Products
Newsmaker: Federal Law Enforcement, Industry Experts Call for Heightened Awareness, Increased Collaboration to Combat Counterfeit Products The National Press Club Newsmakers Committee will host a Newsmaker forum on the growing threat counterfeit products pose to public health and safety, as well as the U.S. economy, in the club's Zenger Room at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. The panel will feature experts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Eaton Corp. and Pfizer Inc., and explore how government and industry can…
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