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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Chris Evans and Mark Kassen, Co-Founders of A Starting Point
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Chris Evans and Mark Kassen, co-founders of A Starting Point (ASP), will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Monday, January 29th. As the pivotal 2024 elections approach, the growing threat of misinformation is compounded by an increase in social media consumption. Founded to demystify politics, ASP is taking these challenges head-on, evolving over three years from a civic engagement resource to a trusted information hub for young Americans. Evans and Kassen will address ASP’s growing role in American civics education and new initiatives to engage and prepare first-time…
Type: Event
Press Club member releases new photo collection, essay featuring D.C. Farm-Garden
In Sept. 2021, author and artist Carol Morgan, a longtime member of the National Press Club, ventured out with a camera to find a community garden near her Columbia Heights home in Washington, D.C. She soon discovered this was more than a garden, but an innovative urban agriculture project putting food on the table for needy residents. Morgan collected her photos, together with an essay about the garden, in a new website called "Moments of Life in a Dead City," hosted by Technology News and Literature. From the photo collection and essay "Moments of Life in a Dead City" by National Press…
Type: News
Broadcast-Podcast Team Meeting
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The Broadcast-Podcast team will have its monthly member meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The team serves as a forum for members interested in multimedia journalism, including radio, television, podcasting and digital. All club members are welcome to join the discussion.
Type: Event
Valentine's Day Dinner at the Reliable Source
Celebrate love at the Reliable Source Restaurant this Valentine's Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14! Indulge in an exquisite dining experience that will sweep you off your feet. Skip the stress of cooking and let us pamper you with our exquisite prix fix menu crafted with love for $60/member and $70/guest. From mouthwatering appetizers to decadent desserts, we have it all covered. Book your reservations now and create unforgettable memories with your special someone. Limited availability, so act fast! 💕
Type: Event
Iraq’s ambassador hosts members of National Press Club’s International Correspondents Committee
Nazar Al Khirullah, ambassador of the Republic of Iraq, hosted members of the National Press Club’s International Correspondents Committee at the Iraqi Embassy on Jan. 25. Members of the National Press Club’s International Correspondents Committee attended an Embassy Night at the Embassy of Iraq on Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by the Embassy of Iraq. Ambassador Khirullah spoke about Iraq’s objectives in international cooperation and economic development, and the country’s challenges 20 years after beginning of democracy in the country. The reception allowed members to meet embassy staff, and gain…
Type: News
Photos: NPC Luncheon with Chris Evans & Mark Kassen
Chris Evans and Mark Kassen, co-founders of A Starting Point (ASP), spoke at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on January 29th, 2024. Founded to demystify politics, ASP has evolved over three years from a civic engagement resource to an information hub for young Americans on important topics.
Type: Media
As secretary of HHS, Becerra runs the largest federal department with a budget of about $130 billion in discretionary authority and $1.7 trillion in mandatory authority. Its scope includes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which manages Medicare coverage for more than 60 million seniors and persons with disabilities. CMS also runs the Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Programs, which enroll nearly 90 million Americans with annual program costs of nearly $650 billion. HHS also manages the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, the National…
NPC Headliners: Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
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Join Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for a Headliners address on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Press Club. Becerra, the first Latino to hold the office, has outlined a broad agenda for the agency, including reducing healthcare costs, expanding access to care, tackling health disparities, and strengthening behavioral health. He will discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s impact on a number of these goals, including closing health equity gaps and the Inflation Reduction Act. Becerra will also highlight the need to shift from an illness-care…
Type: Event