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Senator Obama and Mr. Roosevelt talked about Social Security issues, Bush administration proposals for the future of Social Security, and potential partial privatization of the system. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. Mr. Roosevelt was a former associate commissioner of Social Security.
Type: Media
No Wire Monday, National Press Club closes for holiday
The National Press Club is closed on Monday, Feb. 17 for the President's Day Holiday. The Wire will not be published on Monday but expects to return on Tuesday afternoon. Please submit any items for Tuesday's Wire by 9 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Type: News
President Donald Trump on the campaign trail spoke about Washington in unflattering terms and threatened a federal takeover of the city. Washington, as a federal district, has limited home rule and Congress can intervene in its affairs. Bowser has since said a meeting with Trump at his estate in Florida left her feeling "optimistic" that they could find common ground. Bowser is serving her third term as mayor of Washington, DC, and was first elected to the DC Council in 2007. She is the first African American woman to be elected to three, four-year terms as mayor of an American city.
Her administration has focused on DC's economic competitiveness and diversification, affordable housing production, public school enrollment and improving resident satisfaction in city services. The event begins at 11 a.m. and is open to members of the National Press Club members, their guests, and credentialed media. Registration is essential to obtain access to the Club. For all registration-related questions, please email [email protected]. All guest information must be confirmed 72 hours before the start of the event. To submit a question in advance for the speaker, put DC in the subject…
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to speak on future of city at Headliners event, Feb. 21
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans speak at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation on Friday, Feb, 21, at 11 a.m. Bowser plans to deliver an update on the future of the city.
Type: News
National Press Club Statement on Retaliation Against The Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 – National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued the following statement on the White House’s retaliatory actions against The Associated Press: “Freedom of speech is not a privilege the government grants or revokes — it is a right that belongs to the people. The White House barring Associated Press journalists for not using government-imposed language is a blatant violation of the First Amendment and a brazen attack on press freedom. Today’s actions represent a dangerous escalation of government interference in journalism and a direct threat to the public’s right…
Type: News
National Press Club Journalism Institute publishes Annual Report highlighting 2024 impact, accomplishments
The National Press Club Journalism Institute strengthened its impact in Washington, D.C., and beyond through its virtual and in-person programming, daily newsletter, and new opportunities for career support and skill-building in 2024. In a year marked by a dramatic presidential election, the rise of disinformation and distrust in information, and changes to the business of journalism, the Institute was a go-to resource for 8,378 journalists and communicators, as outlined in its 2024 Annual Report, released Feb. 14 on its website. The report includes: A look at the Institute’s 25 unique…
Type: News
Photo Team plans to hear report from Ukraine, Feb. 19
National Press Club member Flavius Mihaies plans to talk about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the country's Orthodox church at the next meeting of the Club' s Photography Team on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at noon. The meeting, open to all Club members, takes place in the Reliable Source's Cosgrove Lounge and registration is required. (Log in as an NPC member before registering.) The meeting begins with a self-funded lunch. The program begins at 12:45 pm and will be available at that time over Zoom. Registration is required for both in-person and remote participants. This church scene was…
Type: News
Getting the most out of the library resources: LexisNexis
Members of the National Press Club have access to the LexisNexis database while working in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. LexisNexis is a subscription-based database of legal, business, government, high-tech, and news articles. With LexisNexis, users can find millions of articles that are not available through a basic internet search because they are behind a paywall. Club members can use this resource — free of charge — at the library computers during Club hours. Remote access is not available. Instructions for logging in, as well as tips for getting your search started, are…
Type: News
Member billing statement email error
You may have recently received a membership billing statement in error, even though your National Press Club account has a zero balance. If your statement showed a $0 balance, please disregard that notice—this was a system error, and no action is needed on your part. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure our records remain accurate. If you have any questions or believe there is an issue with your membership status, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] or 202-662-7525. Thank you for…
Type: News