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Newsmaker panel sees autism as 2016 election issue
John Donvan and Caren Zucker, authors of the current New York Times bestseller, "In A Different Key: The Story of Autism," described a little-understood voting block that over time has succeeded in getting individuals with autism out of institutions and into schools at a Feb. 17 National Press Club Newsmaker. Next on its list: more support for adults with autism, the authors said. Donvan, a television correspondent for ABC, also serves as the host and moderator of the Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates, which are heard on public radio and by podcast. Zucker is a television producer who has…
Type: News
Former reporter to speak on using statistics in reporting Feb. 24
Jeannine Aversa, chief of public relations for the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis at the Department of Commerce, will reveal how to use economic statistics in reporting without boring readers Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. A former long-time reporter, Aversa will speak on on "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: How to Use Numbers in Your Reporting" at a Society of Professional Journalists D.C. event at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, 1325 G St. N.W., Suite 730. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is $6 per person for members of the National Press…
Type: News
Club contest seeks best 2015 journalism on international affairs
The best reporting about international affairs in 2015 will be honored by the Edwin M. Hood award in the National Press Club journalism contest. The Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence is named for a distinguished diplomatic correspondent for The Associated Press and a founding member of the National Press Club. The awards - one for broadcast and one for print - recognize excellence in reporting on diplomatic and foreign policy issues. Entrants must demonstrate an understanding of American foreign policy and how foreign affairs affect those policies. Winners in each of the…
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Club, D.C. Open Government Coalition to present summit March 15
Celebrating Sunshine Week 2016, the National Press Club’s Freedom of the Press Committee will join with the D.C. Open Government Coalition to present the fifth annual D.C. Open Government Summit on Tuesday, March 15, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. A reception will follow the program. The 2016 D.C. Open Government Summit will focus on the state of government transparency in the District of Columbia. We will discuss pending legislation to overhaul the D.C. Freedom of Information Act and D.C. Open Meetings Act as well as the District’s first…
Type: News
Military Strategy in the Middle East
Director Graham's address focused on the inability of the United States to defend itself against the rapid proliferation of long-range ballistic missiles. Discussing their past use in World War II and their current development and production in third-world countries such as Iraq, Mr. Graham pointed out that the threat of ballistic missiles leaves the United States and its allies at a clear military disadvantage.
Type: Media
Job listing: news agency in Press Building seeks secretary
A Washington-based news-wire agency is looking for a secretary with experience in a small office environment able to handle minor financial responsibilities such as writing checks, making small purchases, creating monthly expenses report, bank reconciling bank statements and other tasks. Also needs to be capable of providing administrative support with the day-to-day office operations. Please send resumes to: [email protected]
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Chapman describes his career encounters with Truman, Kennedy, Reagan, Hirohito
Irv Chapman, a National Press Club member since October 1961, entertained the Club's Broadcast Committee members earlier this month with tales of his "most memorable" characters during his time as a broadcast journalist. His Club biography details the stops along the way: Irv Chapman's first assignment in Washington was to open a bureau for a startup, Radio Press International, and to cover President John F. Kennedy as White House correspondent. Moving to ABC News, Irv was ABC’s Bureau Chief in Moscow and Tokyo; he also worked in the Saigon, Los Angeles and New York bureaus. He covered…
Type: News
Tonight's the night to watch the GOP Town Hall in the Truman Lounge and so is tomorrow night
The Reliable Source will host the GOP Town Hall debate in the Truman Lounge on the wide screen directly from South Carolina tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. Special food and drink will be available: Carolina Pimento Cheese spread $10.50With vegetables, crackers and bagel chips(this is a plate for sharing --for the table--or bar snack) Entrée choices:Grilled shrimp and low country cheese grits; sautéed greens on side $20 Fried chicken with mac and cheese $18 Drinks: Shraz, Shoofly $7.25Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford Ranch $7Sunset Cosmo $7 Please contact us at [email protected] or 202-662-7443
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Club contest seeks best critical writing about journalism
The National Press Club journalism contest wants to honor the best writing and critical analysis about the news industry with the Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism. The award is looking for work from 2015 that examines the role and work of the news media. All entries must focus on criticism of journalistic practices or reporting on the industry, and must encourage responsible media behavior. The award is sponsored by former U.S. News & World Report reporter Arthur Rowse.The Press Club, a national leader among journalism organizations, encourages those who write about the news…
Type: News
U.N. executive to discuss women's role in meeting sustainable development goals, 10 am Feb. 23
In celebration of International Women’s Day and U.S. Women’s History Month in March, the United Nations Under Secretary General and Executive Director of U.N. Women, Phumzile Miambo-Ngcuka, will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Mlambo-Ngcuka will discuss the key contributions of women to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) approved by UN member states in September 2015 -- and the challenges they still face. She also will explore the new global environmental roadmap the UN hopes to implement by 2030. Mlambo-Ngcuka has worked…
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