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Protectionism & Competition in the U.S. Economy
The FTC chairman defends the Reagan administration's free-market philosophy.
Type: Media
Actress Shirley Jones reveals back story of storied career in new book, 6:30 pm July 26
American film legend Shirley Jones will discuss and sign copies of her new book, "Shirley Jones: A Memoir," at 6:30 p.m. July 26 in the ballroom. This is a ticketed event, and registration is required. Click here to register. Tickets are $5 for National Press Club members; $10 for the public. The Club-member admission fee is waived with a pre-order of a copy of the book. Limit one member ticket per Club member. All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. No outside books or memorabilia permitted. Shirley Jones starred in "Oklahoma!," "…
Type: News
Did You Know? Reliable Source happy hours, Monday - Thursday
Did you know that the Reliable Source hosts happy hours each week, every Monday through Thursday? Happy hour starts at 5 p.m. It features drinks under $4, complimentary appetizers and the famous National Press Club popcorn. It is a must-hit-after-work destination. Plus you can make a night of it. Dinner reservations can be made by contacting Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7443 or by email at [email protected]. For more information about your membership benefits please email [email protected].
Type: News
Expert to analyze next steps for Obamacare, 10 am July 16
Joel White, president of the Council for Affordable Health Coverage, will explore developments in health care and entitlements at a Newsmakers news conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, in the Zenger Room. A former congressional staffer, White will address how Obamacare will impact health coverage and premiums, issues that businesses and federal and state governments are facing in implementing the Affordable Care Act and reforms left unfinished by the law.
Type: News
Documentary depicts Chinese citizen-reporters illuminating economy's downside, 6 pm July 15
The National Press Club's Press Freedom Committee, Reporters Without Borders, POV and the New America Foundation will host a screening of "High Tech, Low Life" followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and a panel of experts at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the Club. The film follows two of China's first citizen-reporters, as they document the underside of the country's rapid economic development. A search for truth and fame inspires young vegetable seller "Zola" to report on censored news stories from the cities, while retired businessman "Tiger Temple" makes sense of the past by chronicling…
Type: News
Centers for Disease Control director slated for Sept. 10 luncheon
Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will report on major health issues and challenges at a Tuesday, Sept. 10, National Press Club luncheon. The date was incorrectly reported as Sept. 12 in previous editions of the Wire. A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since 1946, CDC is charged with protecting public health and safety via the control and prevention of disease, injury and disability. It focuses on infectious disease, food-borne pathogens, environmental health, occupational safety and health and health promotion. The…
Type: News
Psst! Club changes WiFi password
The National Press Club member Wifi password has changed as of July 8. Members can now log on to the “NPC Member Wifi” network by using the password NPCwifi1908. The password is case-sensitive. The latest WiFi password is also listed on our website on the Club WiFi page. For problems with logging in, please contact the membership department at [email protected].
Type: News
Club offers new-member orientation July 16
New Member Orientation will be offered for all new and existing National Press Club members on July 16 in the Reliable Source. Orientation is open to any member who would like to learn more about their membership benefits and opportunities at the Club. Learn how to access your membership profile and use the membership directory -- and brush up on general information about the Club. Two opportunities will be offered. A lunch sessions will be conducted from noon to 1:30 p.m. A Happy Hour session will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A tour of the Club will be conducted after each meeting. To RSVP for an…
Type: News
Club member Tom Young discusses new book, "The Warriors," 6:30 p.m. July 16
National Press Club member Tom Young will discuss his new book, "The Warriors," at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16,in the Club conference rooms. A book signing will follow the event. Registration is required. Click here to register. Tickets are free for Club members and $5 for the public. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. No outside books permitted. "The Warriors" tells the story of Lt. Col. Michael Parson, newly appointed safety officer at Kyrgyzstan air base, who is relieved to have the relatively laid-back assignment after seeing combat action. But on his second day…
Type: News
Scholarship Committee seeks judges for July 13
The Scholarship Committee needs your help! We will be judging for the Feldman and Zimmerman awards at the National Press Club this Saturday, July 13, starting at 9 a.m. The judging will wrap up around 3 p.m., but we most need judges from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., if you'd like to help but can't for the full day. The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship is a $5,000 award for graduate studies in journalism. The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship is $5,000 to help an incoming college freshman pursue journalism. Please contact Chairman Andrea Snyder at [email protected] or Deputy Chairman…
Type: News