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Clinton's use of personal email violated public record rules, panel says
The use of a personal email account by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, while “stunning,” is just one example of high-level public officials violating public record rules, Patrice McDermott, director of OpenTheGovernment.org said Thursday at National Press Club Newsmaker. McDermott, one of four panelists who discussed issues arising from Clinton's use of a private server for email communications during her tenure as Secretary of State, said such practices extended to every post-Internet administration and encompassed electronic records as well as email. Clinton's use of the private…
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Embassies tap social media, traditional media to get their messages out
Embassies in the United States are tapping social media as well as traditional media to get their messages to policy makers in the United States and across the globe, a panel of press attaches from Austria, Mexico, Sweden and Ecuador said Wednesday at the National Press Club. For the Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, a 30-second advertisement during the Super Bowl and a strong social media campaign proved to be a successful way to communicate with folks in Washington and across the globe. The embassy has multiple social media accounts dedicated to different areas, including commerce and trade…
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Air Force Academy Superintendent to speak at May 8 NPC luncheon
Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson, the first female superintendent of the Air Force Academy, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on May 8. She will speak on the 60th anniversary of the Academy and its role in providing future leadership for the Air Force at this time of challenges and budget constraints. The National Press Club luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. Johnson’s remarks will begin just after 1 p.m. and will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Reservations can be made by clicking here. For questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call 202-662-7501.…
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Magically delicious: Children's menu available for Club magic show, April 27
Executive chef Susan Delbert and Reliable Source Maître de Mesfin Mekonen promise a special children’s menu will be available April 27 for Club members and guests who want to catch a bite before the annual magic show starts at 7 p.m. Five magicians from the Society of American Magicians Assembly 23 will perform during the family-friendly magic show in the conference rooms. A strolling magician will do magic tableside in the Reliable Source during dinner. The show is free, but please let us know if you are coming by calling 202-662-7500 (No e-mails, please). To reserve a table at the…
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Don't mess with the IRS: Get your free tax guide for journalists
With Tax Day approaching, don’t forget to pick up your free Tax Guide for Journalists from the club’s Eric Friedheim Library. Developed specifically for print and electronic news reporters, photographers, freelance writers, professional bloggers and others who write for a living, the guide is a plain-language resource that provides quick, easy-to-find information for completing tax returns. It also includes up-to-date guidance for the tax year. Published by Wolters Kluwer, CCH, the 2015 edition of the guide has been updated to include the changes in the tax laws and regulations, including…
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Party with multi-talented Post cartoonist Tom Toles at Spring Hoot, May 1
Most people know Tom Toles as the award winning editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post. But in his other life, Toles leads a five-member band known as "Suspicious Package" in which he sings and plays the drums. Toles will bring his band and musical talents to the Press Club on Friday, May 1 as the headliner for the Silver Owls Spring Hoot. In addition to the music, Toles will talk about his day job, including how he comes up with an idea and then draws it for the Post's editorial page. Toles' syndicated cartoons appear in nearly 100 other newspapers. Prior to coming to The Post in 2002…
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Member benefit: Front row seat to history
Did you know the Club reserves the front two tables for members and their guests at every speaker’s luncheon? We want to provide our members with the opportunity to be up close to all the marquee speakers who visit the Club. The seats at these tables are on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early. Member tickets cost $23 and each member is allowed one guest at the member price. If you would like to attend the VIP reception then please send an email to [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the luncheon and include the names of your guests. Upcoming luncheons…
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Reserve now to celebrate Jazz Week with music and special menu at the Fourth Estate Restaurant
Listen to live music while you enjoy your meal at the Fourth Estate restaurant on Wednesday, April 22, as a tribute to DC Jazz Week. A nine-piece jazz ensemble from Israel's Thelma Yellen School for the Arts will perform at 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Fully immerse yourself in this exciting evening with a special Israeli-themed fixed price menu for $40. There is no additional charge for the musical performances. The menu includes a choice of oranges and avocado spinach salad, soup or pita panzanella salad; entrée choices includes baked “St. Peter’s fish,” roasted half chicken with olives and…
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Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali calls for Muslim reformation
Political upheaval and terrorist violence in the Middle East and Africa signals the need for “reformation” of the Islamic faith, Somali-born author and Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali said Tuesday at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon. Ali, a former Muslim who once urged Muslims to abandon their faith, said she now believes such an "exodus from Islam" is no longer viable. Instead, her latest book, "Heretic," describes how the religion’s teachings promote warfare, sectarianism, and oppression, and outlines a five-point plan to amend Islam. Muslims must change their attitudes toward the…
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Young Members and Communicators to host joint networking happy hour April 20
The National Press Club's Young Members and Communications committees will team up Monday, April 20 to host a networking happy hour for reporters and communicators to get to know one another. Join with other hacks and flacks for cocktails and light fare from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge to learn how the Club can help strengthen relationships among reporters and communicators. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. There will be a cash bar, but a free drink ticket and light snacks are included in the price of the ticket. For more information, please contact Jen Judson…
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