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NRCC chair says Republicans will retain House majority
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden of Oregon predicted that the GOP will maintain its House majority "in solid shape" at a Club Newsmaker Thursday. Walden took over the leadership of the House Republicans' fundraising arm after the 2012 elections and saw the GOP win a 60-vote majority two years later, its biggest since 1928. Walden said that many GOP-controlled districts where voters supported Democratic President Barack Obama over Republican challenger Mitt Romney are not in play because of Democratic “recruiting failures." When asked if his members were “…
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Club to hold legal workshop Sept. 20 for bloggers and freelancers
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and the Media Law Resource Center Institute will present a one-day workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 20, aimed at freelancers, bloggers and other independent journalists working without the benefit of a legal department. Media lawyers will address libel, privacy, newsgathering and the Freedom of Information Act, copyright and digital law, how to protect oneself from lawsuits, and other issues. The session will conclude with a journalists' roundtable including former Club President Donna Leinwand Leger, managing editor for breaking news at USA Today. The…
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Salt or sugar meat? Douse tomatoes with vodka? Answers coming Oct. 5
Food expose biochemist Shirley Corriher is returning to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. The last time Corriher visited the Club, she explained how to make Starbucks coffee drinkable, how to un-glue and why garlic sometimes turns blue. This time, Corriher will join executive chef Susan Delbert to show whether one should sugar rather than salt meat before cooking, whether Parmiagiana Reggiano is the new Viagra and whether to douse tomatoes with vodka before eating. Corriher is a frequent TV guest and author of two cookbooks, Bakewise, and Cookwise. Tickets are…
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New Orleans jazz and food coming to Reliable Source Sept. 15
The U Street Collective Jazz plans to entertain National Press Club members at a New Orleans jazz and Dinner event on Thursday, Sept. 15. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with music to follow beginning at 6. To reserve a space, please contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or 202-662-7443. A special New Orleans-style food and drink menu will be served: Appetizers Catfish nuggets with Cajun dipping sauce, $7 Oysters and cream tarts in puff pastry with Andouille sausage, 6 for $12, 12 or $20 Fried okra with remoulade dipping sauce, $5 Soup of day Shrimp and okra stew over rice, cup $6, bowl…
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West Virginia lawmakers seek to protect retired miners' benefits
One day before some 10,000 retired coal miners and their supporters are expected to rally outside the U.S. Capitol, three West Virginia lawmakers called Wednesday for approval of legislation to protect the pensions and retiree health benefits of miners and their widows. Addressing a Club Newsmaker, Sens. Joe Manchin (D) and Shelley Moore Capito (R) joined Rep. David McKinley (R) in calling on Senate Republican leaders to move ahead with the legislation. According to the lawmakers, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said this summer that he would hold a vote by the end of…
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Spelling bee returns Sept. 21
The Club's spelling bee, pitting politicians against journalists, returns Wednesday, Sept. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. The competition begins at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be served. The 2013 champion, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), leveraged his victory into a vice presidential nomination. The 2015 victor, Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), will be back to defend his title this year against fellow lawmakers and members of the press. Tickets available now at www.press.org/spelling-bee. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the National Press Club Journalism Institute which provides training, resources,…
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There's no debate: Celebrate with former NPC President John Cosgrove
Former Club President John Cosgrove, a member for more than six decades, is holding his “Can’t Wait to be 100” party the same night as the first presidential debate. The event will take place in the ballroom at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept, 26, just hours before Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off in the first of three debates. Attendees can then watch the debates at the Club right after Cosgrove's bash. Cosgrove has been an active member of the Club since the 1940s. When he was sworn in as Club president in January 1961, President John Kennedy dropped by to pay his respects. As…
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Did you know? Guest passes available for Club members
Club members receive two complimentary guest passes every year. Each guest pass is good for up to two weeks. They are perfect to give to your colleagues who are interested in joining the Club or to visiting family and friends. All you need to do is email [email protected], and provide the name of your guest, the start date for the guest card and your membership number. Once you have used your two complimentary guest cards, you can purchase additional guest passes for $10 each. Please send an email to [email protected] for more information about your membership benefits.
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Romanian Economic and Democratic Developments
The Prime Minister talked about the social, economic, and political future of Romania. He concentrated on the economic reforms that have occurred since the "legitimate government" was installed on 28 June 1990. He said that an important reform occurred six weeks ago when the government fully privatized 80 percent of the arable land. Mr. Roman also spoke of how the democratic political process is intertwined with the economic development. He said that the parliament especially works well. Prime Minister Roman is in the United States to talk with government and trade officials as well as…
Type: Media
Pub Quiz returns tonight
The Club's popular Pub Quiz returns at 7 p.m. tonight in the Truman Lounge, Form a team of four people and bring your heads full of trivia and your appetite for food, drinks and knowledge.
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