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Free Tickets Available for Julian Assange Movie on May 21
Members are invited to attend a special screening of Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney’s “We Steal Secrets: The story of Wiki-Leaks” at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the Landmark E Street Cinema, 555 11th Street, N.W. The entrance is on E Street between 10th and 11th St., Located one block from Metro's Metro Center Station and four blocks from the Gallery Place/Chinatown Station. The film highlights the story of Julian Assange and the controversial details of one of the most nororious security breaches in U.S. history. Free tickets are available for National Press Club members. Please RSVP to rsvp@…
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Tony’s on Tap to Host the 2013 BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K, September 7
Tony Horton, P90X Home Fitness workout creator and author of "Bring It!," will return as Honorary Grand Race Marshal for the National Press Club "Beat the Deadline" 5K race on Sat., Sept. 7. Registration is now open and can find more information online. The first 5K Committee meeting is Monday at 6:30 pm in the McClendon Room. We encourage members (those who are new, especially) to get involved with this event. It’s a great way to get to meet other members and have a hand in raising funds for our organization! Race proceeds benefit the National Press Club Journalism Institute and its ongoing…
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Wednesday: Aid Worker to Tell Story of Being Kidnapped by Somali pirates
Jessica Buchanan and Erik Landemalm will discuss their book "Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six" at 6:30 Wednesday in the Conference Rooms. A book signing will follow the discussion. Registration is required at by clicking here. This event is a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute and tickets are free for Club members and $5 for the general public. On October 25, 2011, 32-year-old Buchanan was working for a humanitarian non-government organization in Somalia, training people of the local communities how to avoid…
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Meat and wine lovers rejoice! Multi-course dinner, Tuesday at Fourth Estate
May 21 will be a meat-lover's dream at the National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant. Enjoy a multi-course Certified Angus Beef dinner with paired wines from Rodney Strong. Click here to reserve: The meal will feature beef-focused hors d'oeuvres including beef satay and flatiron steak. Four beef-themed courses include a soup, a grilled Certified Angus Hanger steak salad, a surf and turf course and the as a main dish, the King of Beef: a certified Angus Prime Rib. Each course will be paired with an appropriate wine from Rodney Strong, a renowned Sonoma County winemaker whose bold reds…
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D.C. United Soccer Ticket Deals Available for Club Members
National Press Club members can receive special ticket price promotions for D.C. United professional soccer games in May and June by contacting William Ruppe at 202-587-5452 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Promotions include: Sunday, May 19 at 5:00 p.m., D.C. United vs. Sporting Kansas. Family Pack -- four sideline tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas for $113. Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m., D.C. United vs. Toronto FC. Happy Hour Package -- two end line tickets and two beers $49.
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Club Stands With Dozens of News Groups Protesting Associated Press Investigation
The National Press Club joined more than four dozen media organizations to call for the Justice Department to return phone records of Associated Press reporters obtained in what was described as "an overreaching dragnet for news gathering materials." The Club joined the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, The Washington Post, The New York Times, the National Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists, among others, in protesting the investigation, which they said calls into question the integrity the Obama administration's ability to balance police…
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Paul Campaign Speech
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Newsmaker: Early Identification and Assessment of Dual Language Learners Will Help Them Succeed in School
New studies on the unique learning experiences of young dual language learners (DLLs) indicate they require different tools and approaches to assure academic success compared to English-only speaking children, according to an extensive study released at a National Press Club Newsmaker on May 14. The study's report, “Public Policy for the Emerging Population of Dual Language Learners,” was prepared at the University of North Carolina’s Frank P. Graham Child Development Institute and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is designed to be used by lawmakers at the state…
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NPC Luncheon: Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards Featuring Rep. Fred Upton & David Gergen June 3
Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., and David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN, will be the featured speakers at the 26th annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation journalism awards luncheon, hosted by the National Press Club at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3. The Ford Presidential Foundation will honor the winners of its annual contest for coverage of the presidency and for coverage of national defense issues. John Dickerson, chief political correspondent for Slate and political director of CBS News, won the prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency. Hal Bernton, reporter for The…
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Social TV of Today and Tomorrow To Be Explored Tuesday
In this age of dual screens, watching a Twitter feed during a live broadcast can be as important an event as the broadcast itself. Networks are even building social-driven audience interaction directly into their programs, allowing audiences to engage with characters. From Oreo’s “You can still dunk in the dark” Super Bowl ad to the real-time audience participation in "American Idol," social channels are enhancing the narrative of live events, and in many cases, grabbing the headlines. Now it is time for you to learn about this new phenomenon at an event that is part of the National Press…
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