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Rep. Sander Levin to discuss Democratic approach to trade policy, 10 am May 14
Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) will present the Democratic argument on U.S. trade policy at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 14, in the Murrow Room. Earlier this week, the Senate filibustered legislation that would give President Obama fast-track trade authority, which is seen as crucial to completing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal with 11 Asian nations. But on Wednesday, Senate leaders announced an agreement that could lead to fast-track approval next week. In the House, the debate over trade policy is expected to be intense. Opponents of…
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Former CIA official assesses agency’s counterterrorism results, 10 am May 18
Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell will offer his assessment of the agency’s counterterrorism successes and failures over the past 20 years at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference at 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, in the Bloomberg Room. Morrell will argue that the threat of terrorism did not die with the late Osama bin Laden and will illuminate new and growing threats from terrorist groups that could leave this country vulnerable to attacks much larger than those of Sept. 11, 2001, if not addressed. These insights are discussed in his new book, "The Great War of Our Time: The CIA’…
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Take a songwriting class with musician John Eaton in May
Renowned musician, humorist and long-time friend of the National Press Club John Eaton returns to teach his very popular American Songwriters series at the Friendship Heights Village Center this month. Classes are Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., beginning May 20. Composers studied are Harry Warren, Richard Rodgers, Vernon Duke, Kurt Weill and George Gershwin. Every class includes a short concert by Eaton and light refreshments. Club members can sign up for $80. The regular public price is $85. For more information call 301-656-2797. The center is located at 4433 S. Park Ave. in Chevy Chase…
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Formerly jailed reporters to advocate for federal shield law, 6 pm June 1
More than a dozen reporters who’ve been fined, detained or jailed in their support of First Amendment liberties will gather at the National Press Club at 6 p.m. Monday, June 1, for a symposium in support of International Whistle Blowers. Registration is $5 for Club members; $10 for the public. “The men and women who’ve defended the First Amendment with their sacrifices represent newspapers, television stations, bloggers, film makers and editors. They’ve never assembled before. It is truly an historic occasion,” said John M. Donnelly, chairman of the National Press Club's Press Freedom…
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Podcast: C-Span founder Brian Lamb advocates for Supreme Court broadcasts
In the latest edition of Update 1, the podcast produced by the National Press Club Broadcast Committee, Brian Lamb, retired chief executive of C-Span, talks about why the industry probably wouldn’t give the channel a green light if it were proposed for the first time today, and how it might be affected by a move to “a-la-carte” cable service. Lamb, who is credited with inventing public affairs channels, expresses frustration at the Supreme Court’s refusal to allow video coverage and calls this year’s viewership of 15-million for the White House Correspondents Association dinner “amazing.”…
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This Week In National Press Club History: Andrew Young reveals findings from survey on African-American males
May 14, 1996: Andrew Young, former mayor of Atlanta, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, three-term congressman, and one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s senior lieutenants, reviews findings from a survey on the status of African-American males in American society, at a National Press Club luncheon. He is chairman of the National Task Force on African-American Men and Boys, which has just issued a report: “Repairing the Breach: Key Ways To Support Family Life, Reclaim Our Streets and Rebuild Civil Society in America.” Young attributes much of today’s problems to “well-intentioned but lots of…
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Veteran freelancers offer tips on how to succeed at business
Veteran freelancers shared their insight on how to maintain a roster of clients that provides a steady stream of income and gave other tips to fellow freelancers and those considering that career path at a May 8 National Press Club event. “The word of the day is ‘anchor client,’” said Scott Sowers, who writes about architecture, design and energy. That was just one tip panelists offered to a sell-out crowd at the Spring Freelance Workshop. Making the move from a structured 9-to-5 office job to self employment often is not planned and not trouble-free, Sowers said. He acknowledged that “the…
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State Dept. official, a former NY Times editor, to discuss press freedom, noon May 18
Doug Frantz, assistant secretary of state for public affairs, will discuss press freedom issues May 18 at a luncheon meeting of National Press Club American Legion 20. All Club members are invited to attend the speaker portions of Post meetings, which begin at noon in the McClendon Room. Frantz was a Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter and editor before joining the State Department in 2013. His 35-year journalism career included being national security editor of The Washington Post, managing editor of the Los Angeles Times and investigations editor at The New York Times. He…
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World War I panel brings the past right up to the present
A century after a German U-Boat sank the British luxury liner Lusitania, the world is still reeling from the consequences of World War I, a panel of historians told a National Press Club audience on May 7. Although the war has faded into obscurity, especially in the United States, it is the genesis of 100 years of conflict right up to the present turmoil in the Middle East, they said. Co-hosted by the Club’s History and Heritage Committee and the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, the evening started with Club historian Gil Klein describing the relationship of the Club with President…
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Address by Italian Prime Minister
The Italian prime minister's appearance came the day after he met with President Bush. Mr. Andreotti, who has served in the Italian government since World War II, spoke about his concerns over German reunification.
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