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Journalism contest seeks the best stories about animal welfare
The best journalism about animals and the threats they face will be recognized by National Press Club through the Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting Award, a part of the Club's annual Journalism Contest. The award was established by the family of journalist and longtime National Press Club member Ann Cottrell Free, who wrote extensively about animals and their welfare. The prize recognizes serious work by journalists that informs and educates the public about threats facing animals. Last year’s winners were Chris Adams of McClatchy newspapers for "Chimps, Life in a Lab" and the NBC Nightly…
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Great deals available for Club members for Wizards, Capitals games
As the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals face the meat of their schedules, you can be a part of the excitement by grabbing up special deals for games of the two teams available to National Press Club members. This week's deals are listed below. To take advantage of them, contact Vlady Entin at [email protected] or call him directly at 202-527-7979 regarding VIP seats and packages. WASHINGTON CAPITALS: 1. Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Please note this game is nearly sold out. a. Family Fun Pack- four tickets, four hats and a Papa John’…
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Books & Brunch to discuss 'History of a Pleasure Seeker,' March 16
Books & Brunch, the Club’s book discussion group, will meet at at the Club at noon on Saturday, March 16, over brunch to discuss its current fiction selection, "History of a Pleasure Seeker" by Richard Mason. All Club members are welcome. Please RSVP to Chairman Jack Williams at [email protected] Books & Brunch reads and discusses award-winning books available in paperback each month. The selections alternate between fiction and non-fiction. About the March selection from Amazon: From the acclaimed author of "The Drowning People" (which was called “a literary sensation” by The New…
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A freelancer? Committee wants your ideas on how it can help you at reception, Feb. 28
If you're a freelance writer, broadcaster, photographer, new media journalist or other type of "free agent" -- or are interested in becoming one -- join the National Press Club Freelance Committee for cocktails and appetizers in the Reliable Source's McClendon Room on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to enjoying food, drink and good company, you'll have a chance to tell the committee how it can best serve you. In an open discussion, the committee will seek ideas on the type of events, services, training and networking opportunities the Club should provide -- and how it can…
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Economist Dean Baker to discuss merits of devaluing the dollar, Feb. 28
Economist Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic Policy and Research, will explain arguments for erasing trade deficits by devaluing the dollar at a Newsmaker press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 in the Zenger Room of the National Press Club. Baker says the trade deficit is the major imbalance in the U.S. economy and that as long as the deficit continues, the U.S. will suffer budget deficits or negative private savings. Baker will explain why he thinks a more sustainable growth path will require a move towards balanced trade, which would require devaluing the dollar…
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Former ambassador to address embassy security after Benghazi, March 5
Ambassador Prudence Bushnell, CEO of consulting firm Sage Associates, will address embassy security in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi at a Newsmaker press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5 in the Zenger Room. The attack that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens shined a harsh spotlight on whether the State Department had taken sufficient steps to keep its diplomats safe and how such threats are assessed. Bushnell, chief of mission in Nairobi, Kenya in 1998, when Al Qaeda members, under orders from Osama bin Laden, exploded a massive truck bomb outside the U.S.…
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Former AIG CEO sues U.S. for 'nationalizing' company
Maurice R. Greenberg, chief executive officer of American International Group (AIG) from 1967 to 2005, told a Feb. 21 National Press Club Newsmaker audience that the company had been nationalized three times -- by Iran, Pakistan and the United States -- but only compensated by Iran and Pakistan. "That's the reason we're suing," Greenberg said, referring to the terms of the AIG bailout during the 2008 financial crisis and his suit of the U.S. government for damages. He now leads C.V. Starr & Co., the largest shareholder of AIG stock. According to Greenberg, former Treasury Secretary Henry…
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Take a lobster to dinner at Fourth Estate Lobster Night, Wednesday, Feb. 27
Celebrate the end of Washington’s coldest and shortest month with a trip to Maine: The National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant is hosting Lobster Night, the last Wednesday of the month, Feb. 27 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. . Press Club members pay $25; non-members $30 for a steamed 1¼ pound Maine Lobster with coleslaw or salad, and choice of French Fries or Oven Crisped New Potatoes. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance to assure a lobster; phone: 202-662-7638. A very limited number of lobsters will be available for those without a reservation. The regular Fourth Estate menu will…
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Veteran broadcast journalist Bill Moyers, family plan to discuss addiction, recovery
Veteran broadcast journalist Bill Moyers, his wife Judith Davidson Moyers and their son William C. Moyers plan to discuss their family's trials with addiction and recovery at a National Press Club book event on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are required. Please register by at http://www.press.org/events/moyers. A book signing of William's book, Now What?: An Insiders Guide to Addiction and Recovery will follow the discussion. This event is a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute. No outside books are permitted. William C. Moyers survived multiple relapses and…
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