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Michael R. Bloomberg to keynote at John Hughes presidential inaugural gala
Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP & Bloomberg Philanthropiesand 108th mayor of New York City, will deliver the keynote speech at the inauguration of National Press Club President-elect John Hughes on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. Hughes, an editor for Bloomberg First Word, the breaking-news desk inWashington, will be inaugurated as the 108th president of the Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists. He previously worked as Bloomberg's aviation and transportation reporter for more than a decade. To purchase tickets for the black-tie optional gala,…
Type: News
National Press Club Dismayed Over Reported Arrests of Turkish Journalists
The National Press Club president expressed concern over reports that Turkish authorities have arrested a couple of dozen people in what appears to be a crackdown on media outlets that are critical of the Turkish government. In an apparent attempt to silence detractors of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at least 24 people were arrested Dec. 14, including at the offices of Today's Zaman newspaper and STV television news, reports indicate. Those detained reportedly included journalists and television producers. The State Department issued a statement Dec. 14 urging Turkey to ensure its…
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National Press Club Pleased at Reported Decision in Risen Case
Leaders of the National Press Club expressed relief at reports that the Justice Department will not force a reporter to disclose in court the identity of a confidential source. At issue is the case of James Risen, a New York Times reporter who wrote a 2006 book, State of War, that disclosed classified information about a bungled CIA program to provide Iran false information about how to build an atomic weapon. U.S. prosecutors have charged that former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling was the source of the leak, but they wanted Risen's testimony to confirm it. After court fights that lasted years…
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Bloomberg's John Hughes Elected National Press Club President
John Hughes of Bloomberg News has been elected president of the National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists. Hughes is an editor for Bloomberg First Word, the breaking-news desk in Washington. Before that he was Bloomberg's aviation and transportation reporter for more than a decade, covering the Sept. 11 attacks, airline and auto bankruptcies and aviation accidents including the Miracle on the Hudson. Hughes will assume the presidency Jan. 16 and be sworn in Jan. 24 at the Club’s inaugural gala. He is the 108th president of the Club, founded in 1908. "…
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Give the gift of the National Press Club for the holidays
You know how great it is to have drinks with friends and co-workers at the National Press Club. Now you can give that great experience to use throughout the New Year. Just stop by the front desk at the Club and tell the receptionist you want to order a gift card for the holidays. We have pre-loaded $50 cards, or you can have us make a custom card for you. The gift cards are ideal for your friends and sources who are members, but they can also be used by anyone at the Fourth Estate restaurant on the 13th floor. Do all your holiday shopping at the National Press Club -- a perfect way to…
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Toast the holidays at Freelance Committee's social hour Thursday
Join the Freelance Committee as it celebrates the winter holidays with a social hour on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the McClendon Room. The committee has been busy in 2014, hosting panels on freelancing as a business, custom publishing and ghostwriting, to name a few. It also publicized National Press Club freelancers through its online listing to editors seeking freelancers. The social hour is an opportunity to meet fellow freelancers and trade tips on how to make a living in the evolving business of journalism. If you’re new to the Club, or new to freelancing, you are…
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Democratic Anti-Drug Legislation
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Senator Biden criticized President Bush for not including the drug bill passed by Congress in the president's fiscal year 1990 budget. The senator talked about the Democratic legislation to prevent drug trafficking and presented ten principles for combating drug abuse. After his speech Senator Biden answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
'Kalb Report' hears how Edward R. Murrow influenced NPR's unique sound
The spirit of Edward R. Murrow flowed through the National Press Club ballroom Dec. 9 as Marvin Kalb, host of "The Kalb Report," interviewed five icons of NPR about how NPR news developed and where it is heading. Discussing “The Sound of News: An Evening with NPR,” veteran public radio correspondents Scott Simon, Nina Totenberg, Susan Stamberg, Mara Liasson and Steve Inskeep told how Murrow in his radio reports from London during World War II set the standard for the NPR sound. Kalb, who was the last CBS News correspondent hired by Murrow, played a Murrow report from London during the Blitz…
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Data analytics help control infectious diseases, make Hershey candy kisses -- and more
BSA | The Software Alliance, an advocate to governments for the software industry -- whose members include Adobe, Apple, Dell, IBM, Microsoft and 20 other companies -- reported survey results showing that 97 percent of large businesses in the United States and Europe regard data analytics as important to their companies at a Dec. 10 National Press Club Newsmaker event In releasing the results, an expert panel revealed how software, computing power and an explosion of data from business, government and connected devices are producing analyses that are transforming all aspects of contemporary…
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Did You Know? Tacos are free on Friday evenings at Reliable Source
Did you know every Friday evening the National Press Club hosts its famous taco buffet in the Reliable Source restaurant for members and their guests? Start you weekends off by enjoying the Club’s relaxed atmosphere and unlimited tacos with all the fixings. All we require is that everyone in your party purchase two drinks or pay a nominal fee of $5. If your party is larger than four, please contact Mesfin Mekonen at [email protected] or 202-662-7443 to reserve a table in advance. Please send an email to [email protected] for more information about your membership benefits.
Type: News