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Life after Captivity
Mr. Anderson spoke about his life following captivity in the Middle East and his future book on his experiences as a hostage. In addition, he talked about the Freedom of Information Act and the issue of access to government information.
Type: Media
Training for journalists on food and nutrition issues
Want to learn more about the 2020 Dietary Guidelines and the menu labeling rules? The National Press Foundation is offering a free half-day briefing on Friday, May 10, on these federal food-related policies, their development and implementation. This free training is open to all journalists in Washington, D.C., and the Mid-Atlantic region. Find a list of speakers and register online.
Type: News
Today: Broadcast Podcast Team meets at noon
The National Press Club Broadcast & Podcast Team will meet Thursday, May 2, at noon in the Cosgrove Room to discuss and plan upcoming events, including a tour of the Voice of America headquarters and future "Legends of Broadcasting" dinners. National Press Club Journalism Institute Executive Director Julie Moos will speak to team members about press freedom issues. The Broadcast and Podcast Team is open to all Club members and traditionally meets on the first Thursday of the month at noon. In keeping with broadcast tradition, meetings end at precisely 1:00:00 p.m. To join the team, show…
Type: News
Keep the Cinco de Mayo celebration going tonight at the Reliable Source
National Press Club members and their guests are invited for a post-Cinco de Mayo night and celebration with a special dinner menu and special drinks. Celebrate spring in the Reliable Source on Monday, May 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy Happy Hour drink prices from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., or indulge in specialty drinks created for the occasion. Please see below dinner menu. Special drink selections include the Paloma, the Grenada, a Tamarind Margarita and the Mexi-tini, all priced at $10 each. Make a reservation by contacting us at 202-662-7443 or [email protected]. Cinco de Mayo MenuMonday, May…
Type: News
Federal Budget Process Reform
Three economic analysts spoke on the federal budget process at a financial writers workshop at the National Press Club. The analysts discussed various aspects of the federal budget process and reforms proposed by the Clinton presidential administration. The speakers responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Panels say social media platforms pose quandaries for regulation and monitoring
Legal and media experts presented the quandaries social media platforms pose for government regulators, self- monitoring by the platforms themselves, journalists and third-party monitoring during a symposium at the National Press Club Thursday. The event, which included two panels, was co-sponsored by the Club’s Journalism Institute and the University of Missouri's schools of law and journalism. Keynote speaker Brian Stelter, chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide, identified the challenge, “The real world and the virtual world have merged.” Opening the legal panel’s discussions, David…
Type: News
Hybrid publishing CEO to address indie authors, May 9
If you’re an author looking to enhance your knowledge of independent publishing, a group of National Press Club members might be right for you. The group holds its next gathering on Thursday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the McClendon Room. Our special guest speaker is Mascot Publishing CEO Naren Aryal, who will share his expertise with the hybrid/vanity publishing method. Independent authors write, publish, distribute, and promote their books through their business as opposed to using a “traditional” publisher. Indies can still distribute their books widely in bookstores and through…
Type: News
NPC General Membership Meeting set for 12:15 p.m. TODAY
National Press Club members are invited to attend the General Membership Meeting at 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 17. The meeting, open only to Club members, will be held in the Fourth Estate restaurant. Members will receive an update on the Club’s finances and membership trends and hear from the Club’s leadership on other matters. A complimentary light lunch will be served. Club officers and board members look forward to seeing you there. Watch the meeting live online here (login required).
Type: News
Kudlow lauds economic expansion, says Trump policies will bring more growth
Larry Kudlow, director of the inter-agency National Economics Council in the Trump administration, cheered continued economic expansion since the 2008 recession with a stream of economic statistics and indicators at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday in the Holeman Lounge. Kudlow credited Trump administration policies for his expectation of continued good news on the economy and stuck by his prediction of 3% growth, while acknowledging many mainstream economists disagree. President Donald Trump is rebuilding the economy by changing psychology with his exuberance and…
Type: News
Russia Judicial Reform
Mr. Zorkin, head of the Russian constitutional court created in 1991, spoke to a luncheon audience on proposed reforms in the Russian judicial process. He was in the U.S. as a guest of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Following his prepared remarks, the Russian magistrate responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media