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Follow the Money from the Airwaves to the Source
We all know the frustration of trying to track the "dark money" groups that have proliferated since the Citizens United decision. But there is one place where nonprofits that don't register with the Federal Election Commission leave a paper trail: the TV stations where they buy their ads. The data can be gnarly, but the Sunlight Foundation has managed to put together a database that lets you search across the filings of more than 2,000 broadcast stations nationwide. Learn how to use this database and how it can improve your campaign reporting. Registration is $5 NPC members; $10 public.…
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Broadcast Legends: Marvin Kalb
Former CBS News Correspondent Marvin Kalb, host of the long-running "The Kalb Report" produced in conjunction with the National Press Club will be the first guest as the Club's Broadcast Committee launches a series of "Broadcast Legends" dinners on Tuesday Sept. 16. The event, strictly limited to 35 people, will be held in the Winners Room, an intimate setting within the Fourth Estate Restaurant on the 13th floor of the Club. The price of the dinner is $50. Although we expect a wide ranging discussion, we anticipate the talk to focus on Kalb's expertise on Russia and the Ukraine which will be…
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NPC Membership Committee
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NPC Luncheon with Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa will be the guest at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 4, in the Ballroom. Zuma, who was first elected president in 2009 and re-elected in 2014, will speak on the eve of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington August 5 to 6. His appearance at the NPC coincides with the approaching 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela speaking at the Club on Oct. 7, 1994 following his election as the first president of South Africa elected through a fully representative democratic process involving all segments of the country’s society…
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NPC Membership Committee
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Lilian Tintori, wife of celebrated Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo Lopez
Wife of Celebrated Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo LópezSpeaks at National Press Club on Eve of His Trial Washington, DC – Lilian Tintori, wife of imprisoned Venezuelan political activist Leopoldo López, former mayor of the Chacao district of Caracas and the leader of the Popular Will opposition party, will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference on Monday, July 21 – two days before Lopez is scheduled to go on trial in Caracas – and release a major report examining the charges against her husband and placing them in the context of the domestic political situation in…
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NPC Speakers Committee
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Irish Peace Agreement
Former Senator Mitchell talked about the peace agreement in Northern Ireland. He chaired the talks and outlined what the agreement means to Northern Ireland, Europe and the world. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Mitchell answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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