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Two recent Newsmaker Luncheon programs to air on SiriusXM Satellite
NPC programs featuring NBC’s Tom Brokaw and TMZ’s Harvey Levin will air in an upcoming series, “This Just In,” on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Brokaw will air Sunday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon on the public radio channels of Sirius (205) and XM (121) and the TMZ/Harvey Levin program will air the following Sunday, Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon on the same channels. The series also airs locally at 7 p.m. on WFED 1500-AM on the same dates. The series is a partnership including George Washington University, the Newseum and the National Press Club. For information, contact Ken Mellgren (…
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Abortion clinic founder to discuss recession's impact on abortion rates, Jan. 17
On the eve of the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, Merle Hoffman, founder and owner of one of the nation’s oldest and largest abortion clinics, will lead a conversation on “ABORTIONOMICS: When Choice is a Necessity: the Impact of Recession on Abortion Rates.” The Newsmaker press conference begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the club's Zenger Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Mikec at [email protected]
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Have some politics with your tacos; SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. to air live from the Truman Lounge
SiriusXM radio's P.O.T.U.S. – Politics of the United States, SiriusXM 124, will broadcast live Friday night from the Truman Lounge of of the National Press Club. Join host and NPC member Julie Mason as Washington's best reporters talk shop on "Politics Straight Up" from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There's lots on tap with the tacos: a hot Republican primary race, palace intrigues at the White House and all the news of the day. NPC President Mark Hamrick and President-elect Theresa Werner will close out the final segment at 8:45 p.m.
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Newsmaker on Tomorrow's Internet, 2 p.m. Wednesday
ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer Rod Beckstrom and Board Chair Stephen Crocker will discuss taking the Internet beyond .com, .org and .edu with the launch of hundreds of new generic top-level Internet domains (gTLDs) such as .hotel, and .paris. at a Newsmaker press conference at 2 p.m. Wednesday. ICANN will begin accepting applications Jan. 12 for the new domain names. This is the biggest expansion in Internet addressing since the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) was created in 1998. These changes are not without controversy, the new program has been…
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Get In the Mood for News and great food at NPC Presidential Inaugural, Jan. 28
Come with your dancing shoes and your appetite for a gala night to inaugurate and honor our 2012 National Press Club President Theresa Werner. NPC's Board of Governors will host In the Mood for News dinner dance on Jan. 28 in the ballroom. Tickets cost $95 per person and will include a cocktail hour, a three-course Americana dinner prepared by Chef Susan Delbert and plenty of libations. The night's theme pays tribute to the 1940s USO canteens held at the National Press Club and will feature the food and treats of the 1940s. Feast on deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail and mini Reubens at the…
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Today at the Fouth Estate: Is there a wine-braised veal shank in your future?
The Fourth Estate at the National Press Club is offering a 3-course prix fixe lunch menu for $20.12 and dinner menu for $35.12 during the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, Jan. 9 through Jan. 14. To make your evening truly special you can add a flight of wine _ three properly paired glasses _ for $12. Please make your reservations online at press.org/fourthestate, [email protected], or call at 202-662-7638. The menu includes one choice from each category: AppetizerSoup Du JourGinger Poached Pear on Greens with Goat Cheese, Dates and Cardamom…
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Strive for digital excellence at Webby event, 8:30 a.m. Thursday
The National Press Club will host “The Webbys World Tour” at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12 in the First Amendment Lounge. Begun in 1996, The Webby Awards, the leading international award for digital excellence, recognizes the best of the Web annually from nearly 10,000 entries from around the world, in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile apps. View the ever-changing landscape of what’s happening online, showcased in a special presentation highlighting some of the most innovative work on the internet, interviews with industry leaders, and behind-the-scene…
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Special event for NPC members inside the cool Club on July 4
Have you ever wished there was a comfortable place to go after the July 4th parade and before the fireworks to cool off and get a drink? While the Club will be closed on Wednesday July 4, Club members and their guests may enjoy a low-key July 4th event in the First Amendment Lounge. THIS IS A RESERVATION-ONLY EVENT AND YOU MUST RESERVE BY MONDAY JULY 2 AT NOON. The July 4 event will be from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. You and your family or guests can stop by on your way to the fireworks and cool off and enjoy drinks (beer, wine, sodas, etc.) and snacks while taking in the great views of DC from…
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Levin Predicts Congress Will Avoid Sequestration
Senator Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Congress will ``find a way out'' of legislated, across-the-board budget cuts in January known as sequestration. Levin, a Michigan Democrat, said at a June 12 Newsmaker that even without sequestration, he expects defense budget cuts of about $10 billion per year over 10 years. When sequestration is avoided will be as important as whether it is, Levin said. If action comes too late, there could be "severe" effects on the economy, he said, adding that consumers and businesses need to plan. His co-panelists -- James E.…
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California group pushes for tax on the wealthy at NPC Newsmaker
Californians heading to the polls in November have an opportunity to signal the rest of the nation that it's OK to tax the wealthy, Rick Jacobs, founder and chairman of the Courage Campaign, said at a National Press Club Newsmaker June 11. “There is no other ballot measure of which I am aware in the 50 states this time around that actually raises taxes,” Jacobs said. The Courage Campaign, a 750,000 member grassroots organization based in California, is spearheading efforts to pass a ballot measure in the state that authorizes taxes on people earning more than $250,000 per year. A victory…
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