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Press Club Rewind - 8.27.2012
A manufacturers' study shows that more regulations translate to higher production costs; an advocate for school choice argues that assignment by a school board often works counter to a student's best interests; and a leader of the Free Syrian Army outlines measure they have taken to keep arms away from terrorist groups. Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club.
Type: Media
NPC Newsmaker: School Choice - What Works?
Charter schools, vouchers, online education, homeschooling: do these school choice options and others work? Are students learning? How do children in these education programs compare to their peers in traditional public schools? Do choice options save money or drain public school dollars? What's the truth in what political candidates and school leaders claim? An August 23, 2012 National Press Club Newsmaker event featuring: Dr. Kevin Welner of the University of Colorado and Dir. of the Natl. Education Policy Center Dr. Gary Miron of Western Michigan University Alex Medler, Vice Pres., Policy…
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Press Club Rewind - 8.20.2012
Sister Mary Hughes clarifies the Leadership Conference of Women Religious' positions on a number of issues, including its relationship with the Catholic Church; James Srodes discusses how "common" people shaped history in his book, "On Dupont Circle"; business leaders look at how to stay relevant as more people access the internet on mobile devices; and Rick Dunham shows you how to get a leg up in the digital age. Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club.
Type: Media
The Best in Journalism 2012 Awards Dinner
One of the major annual events hosted by the National Press Club is the Awards dinner every July. This year’s international honorees were three journalists who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Syria, and a New York Times journalist still fighting the government‘s demands to reveal his sources. Many other journalists from around the country received awards and commendations for print, broadcast and digital journalism.
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NPC Luncheon with Sister Mary Hughes
Sister Mary Hughes, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, an association that represents about 80% of U.S. Catholic nuns, talked about the development of the LCWR's relations with the Vatican at an August 16, 2012 NPC luncheon event.
Type: Media
Press Club Rewind - 8.13.2012
Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: the latest Quinnipiac poll explores the number of voters supporting a presidential candidate because they dislike or disagree with his rival; how businesses are budgeting for healthcare; former Federal Prosecutor Andrew McCarthy outlines his support for the investigation of Islamist influence in the U.S. State Department; and Valarie Kuar speaks on the impact of the Wisconsin temple shootings on the Sikh American community.
Type: Media
Press Club Rewind - 8.6.2012
Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: a Quinnipiac poll shows uncertainty about Romney costing him points; African American pastors speak out against Obama's stance on same sex marriage; Tom Young hopes his books help bridge the cultural gap between soldiers and civilians; and the Club says goodbye to Andrew Price after 45 years of service.
Type: Media
2012 NPC Journalism Awards
Bloomberg News won a top award for political analysis for its examination of Super PACS, while The Arizona Republic and The Associated Press were co-winners of the inaugural breaking news award for print in the 2012 National Press Club Journalism Contest. For a complete list of winners, click here.
Type: Media
Press Club Rewind - 7.30.12
Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: The National Press Club Journalism Awards; Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill make predictions for the 2012 election; Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Ca.) urges President Obama to help stop leaks; and law enforcement officials make the case for stricter gun laws in the wake of the Aurora shootings.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff
Legendary journalists Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill, co-anchors of PBS NewsHour's election coverage, analyzed the complex issues in play in the run up to the Nov. 6 general election at a National Press Club luncheon on July 24, 2012. The wide-ranging discussion addressed how the economy, shifting demographics, female voters and the recent Supreme Court health care decision could influence presidential politics.
Type: Media