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National Press Club deplores Islamic State murders of journalists
The National Press Club expressed outrage Tuesday at reports that the Islamic State militant group has killed a second journalist, the second in two days. According to Reporters Without Borders, Mohanad Al-Aqidi, the Sada news agency’s Mosul correspondent, was murdered Oct. 13 by several gun shots to the head. Two days before, the Islamic State had publicly beheaded Raad Mohamed Al-Azaoui, a cameraman for Sama Salah Aldeen TV, in Samara. "It's is unacceptable and unspeakable that this group has committed two heinous crimes in the space of a week," said NPC President Myron Belkind. "We are…
Type: News
Will legal changes help or hurt voter turnout at mid-term elections: Oct. 16 Newsmaker
Two election experts will discuss the likely impact of recent court rulings, new state election laws and voter ID laws on the upcoming mid-term elections at a Newsmakers news conference on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. in the NPC’s Murrow Room. Arguing that recent actions could suppress voter turnout by making it more difficult for the poor, minority groups, the elderly and the physically challenged to go to the polls will be Sherrilyn Ifill, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. She has served as an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, is a professor of Civil Procedure and…
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Silver Owls Fall Hoot coming up at NPC on Nov. 15
The National Press Club’s Silver Owls return for their Fall Hoot at noon Saturday, Nov. 15, with an insider’s account of a book in progress by author and reporter John Aloysius (“Jack”) Farrell. He is at work on a new biography of President Richard M. Nixon. Formerly a reporter, correspondent and editor for the Boston Globe, Farrell is the author of two critically acclaimed biographies, of House Speaker Thomas P. (“Tip”) O’Neill and famed defense attorney Clarence Darrow. The Fall Hoot is open to all Press Club members and their guests. Tickets are $35 each and include lunch, with a cash bar…
Type: News
Capitol Communicator features Club member Debra Silimeo
The Capitol Communicator interviewed NPC member Debra Silimeo, who spent a decade as a reporter in Washington, D.C., in an ``up close and personal'' profile focusing on her career and transition to PR. Silimeo, who serves on NPC's speakers committee and was previously on Newsmakers, talked about why she left journalism for public policy advocacy and the PR world, and the importance of community service. She was also asked to offer advice for young professionals, including "don't let the gremlins get you down," and what to wear to work. The full story can be found here.
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Club special committee to consider media ground rules for outside groups
The National Press Club will review its procedures for room rental to outside groups following a critical column by a Washington Post journalist who was denied on-the-record access to an Oct. 8 event. Post columnist Dana Milbank excoriated the International Stability Operations Association for prohibiting him from quoting certain participants at the meeting. Club President Myron Belkind has asked the Board of Governors to establish a committee to examine Club policies about booking rooms to private groups. “For example, it is possible that we ask clients to seek permission in advance to…
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Experts disagree on merits of concealed guns, favor restricted permits
Gun experts, speaking at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference on Oct. 9, disagreed on the effects of citizens carrying concealed guns while agreeing that permits to carry them are appropriate if properly restricted. George Lyon, one of the litigants whose suit led to the overthrow of the D.C. ban of carrying weapons, emphasized the benefits of armed citizens while Paul Helmke, former president and chief executive officer of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, focused on the risks. Lyon called police and emergency medical service personnel "second responders" to crime because…
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Panama's Election Results
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Flu shots cancellation, was planned for Oct. 15
The flu shots event scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15, has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we were not able to obtain the required minimal number of interested participants. Thanks to all of you that showed your support by signing up early. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Did You Know: Club members get discount at Blues Alley
Did you know Club members receive a 50 percent discount at Blues Alley for performances Sunday through Thursday? The discount is based upon ticket availability. To view upcoming performances and to purchase tickets, see here. Please use the discount code “NPC” when buying online tickets. For more information about membership benefits please send an email to [email protected]
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The Kiplinger Letter seeks to fill economics reporter position
Kiplinger editors are looking for a reporter to cover the financial services industry and other aspects of U.S. business and the economy for the country’s largest weekly business newsletter and Web site. The candidate should be a clear thinker, with an ability to see past the news to what comes next; the insight and knowledge to grasp what the news means; and the writing skills to convey that clearly and concisely. Someone with a thorough understanding of U.S. economic issues, established sources and the willingness and ability to anticipate macroeconomic developments and assess their likely…
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