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Criminal Charges Against Ahmad Chalabi
Ms. Chalabi and Mr. Markham spoke with reporters about recent criminal charges filed against Ahmad Chalabi by the Iraqi Interim Government. Mr. Chalabi has been one of the most prominent Iraqi exiles that called for the ouster of Saddam Hussein. He is alleged to have participated in a plan to counterfeit Iraqi currency following his return to Iraq. Ms. Chalabi and Mr. Markham asserted that Mr. Chalabi is innocent of the charges leveled against him. They also responded to questions from members of the press.
Type: Media
Author shares benefits of writers’ conferences with NPC independent authors group
Austin S. Camacho, a mystery and thriller author, spoke at the Independent Authors Jan. 9 meeting at the National Press Club about the professional benefits authors gain by attending writers’ conferences. Camacho, author of the Hannibal Jones mystery series, is organizer of the annual Creatures, Crimes & Creativity (C3) Writers’ Conference in Maryland, to be held this year Aug. 28-30. He said there are two main benefits for authors and aspiring authors considering attending writers’ conferences -- improving their writing craft by learning from experienced, successful authors; and…
Type: News
Adept at social media? Find out how Club can use your skills
The National Press Club is assembling a team of volunteers to help coordinate the Club's social media postings. If you have experience managing a professional Twitter, Facebook or Instagram account and are interested in helping promote the Club, please take a minute (or five at most!) to fill out this short survey here. Applications will be reviewed and team members will be chosen by the Club president. Please send any questions to Emily Wilkins at [email protected].
Type: News
NPC Library how-to session, Jan. 23: Using the Bloomberg Terminal
Whatever subject you’re covering, you have access to real-time breaking news and in-depth research from the Bloomberg Terminal in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library inside the National Press Club. John Hughes, senior content editor for the Bloomberg Industry Group and a past president of the Club, will share tips on how to use the Bloomberg Terminal at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. The news and information resource is available at no cost to Club members and is among the various tools available to help your research and reporting. The training is free for members and $5 for non…
Type: News
Register by Jan. 21 for Jan. 23 breakfast program on best practices for producing podcasts
Podcasts are effective and increasingly popular tools for reporters and communicators to tell and share their stories and reach target audiences. Learn about the best practices for producing and using podcasts at a breakfast presentation on Thursday, Jan. 23, 8-9 a.m., in the Cosgrove Lounge at the National Press Club. The panel of experts who will share their advice, insights, perspectives and recommendations about podcasting will include Robert Johnson, a partner with the Riester advertising agency; Caitlin Sickles, director, government affairs of Bracewell LLP, a law and government…
Type: News
Fourth Estate Award honoree Gwen Ifill to be commemorated on stamp
National Press Club 2015 Fourth Estate Award recipient, the late Gwen Ifill, anchor of the "PBS News NewsHour," will appear on a U.S. postage stamp being issued Jan. 30. A dedication ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church at 1518 M St. NW, where her funeral was held. Advance registration is recommended. A registration form can be accessed at this U.S. Postal Service website. The stamp is part of the USPS Black Heritage series. It is a "forever" first-class letter stamp, currently valued at 55 cents. They will be issued in panes of 20.…
Type: News
Library How-To: Use the Bloomberg Terminal
Whatever subject you’re covering, you have access to real-time breaking news and in-depth research from the Bloomberg Terminal in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. John Hughes, senior content editor for Bloomberg Industry Group and a past president of the National Press Club, will share tips on how to use the Bloomberg Terminal at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. The news and information resource is available at no cost to National Press Club members and is among the various tools available to help your research and reporting. Bloomberg covers news in more than 100 countries, with real-time…
Type: Event
Weapons of Mass Destruction Nonproliferation
Senator Lugar discussed the threat of nuclear proliferation. He asserted that this threat has increased dramatically since the fall of the Soviet Union, and talked about the danger of such weapons technology falling into the hands of terrorist groups. He described efforts by the U.S. to limit the risks associated with nuclear stockpiles in the former Soviet Union. Senator Lugar also spoke about the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons. He spoke in detail about a program that he co-sponsored with Senator Nunn to assist former Soviet Republics in securing their nuclear materials, as…
Type: Media
Hearts aflutter! Fourth Estate to serve five-course feast for Valentine's Day
Don’t wait until the last minute to score a Valentine’s Day reservation at the Fourth Estate restaurant at the National Press Club. Chef Susan Delbert has planned a five-course, fixed-price menu with multiple choices for diners to enjoy. The Feb. 14 dinner costs $55 per person ($110 per couple) for Club members and $65 per person ($130) per couple for non-members, not including tax and gratuity. To reserve, click here. The Menu Amuse Bouche First Course (Choose one) French onion soup with Gruyere crouton Salad with heart-beets, oranges, herb goat cheese and toasted spiced pecans Lobster…
Type: News
NPC Communicators Breakfast: Best Practices for Producing and Using Podcasts
Podcasts are an effective and increasingly popular tool for reporters and communicators to tell and share their stories and reach target audiences. Learn about the best practices for producing and using podcasts at a breakfast presentation on Thursday, January 23 from 8-9 am in the Cosgrove Lounge at the National Press Club. The panel of experts who will share their advice, insights, perspectives, and recommendations about podcasting will include Robert Johnson, a partner with the Riester advertising agency; Caitlin Sickles, director, government affairs of Bracewell LLP, a law and government…
Type: Event