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Taxing the Rich: The Capital Gains Tax
The two speakers presented their views on capital gains tax legislation in a debate format. The question was: Should capital gains be the subject of the same taxation as ordinary income? From the 1920s through 1986 with the passage of the Tax Reform Act, capital gains were taxed at a rate lower than ordinary income. Proponents of a capital gains differential, as represented by Richard Lesher, contend that a reduction of the tax will stimulate economic growth, create new jobs, and encourage new capital formations and increase federal revenue. Opponents, as represented by Rep. Dorgan, argue…
Type: Media
Former Senate Intelligence Chair Graham Seeks More 9/11, Saudi Disclosures
The public should pressure Congress for more disclosure about Saudi Arabian interaction with 9/11 hijackers, said former Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Bob Graham, D-Fla., Wednesday to a National Press Club Newsmaker audience. The U.S. House of Representatives, he said, must enable 9/11 victim families to sue Saudi entities suspected of complicity. “These almost 3,000 American victims and their families deserve justice,” said Graham. “They deserve the right, in a court of law, to present the evidence they have gathered, which is voluminous, that will link the kingdom and other…
Type: News
K-12 education forum examines policy and leadership consequences of fall election
The K-12 public education sector enjoyed about 10 years of an “era of good feelings” following enactment of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, said recently appointed Maryland State Board of Education President Andy Smarick during Tuesday’s National Press Club Newsmaker forum on education issues, these days many stakeholders are questioning where public education authority should rest and shifting their thinking on key issues. As the nation moves into implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act(ESSA), signed last December by President Barack Obama, education has reached “a turning…
Type: News
National Press Club hosts magical Children's Book Rap
An 11-year-old girl visiting the National Press Club on Aug. 27 said she liked “the hat with magic.” What? She was not delusional. She had just attended a special National Press Club Children’s Book Rap featuring Deborah Kalb and her book "George Washington and the Magic Hat." In addition to the Book Rap, magician Con Ward led off the program with tricks. And each child was given a tri-cornered hat so the young girl indeed experienced “the hat with magic.” The Press Club’s Conference Rooms were filled with parents and their children, mostly 12 and under, as Deborah was interviewed by her…
Type: News
World Affairs Council-DC staff offers fellow National Press Club members daily international affairs e-newsletter
National Press Club members Tony Culley-Foster and Kristin Roach (CEO & Director–Global Communications, respectively) at the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC are pleased to announce a new partnership with DailyChatter -– A global perspectives email newsletter that is sent to your email inbox each morning to bring you up to speed on the latest international issues. The World Affairs Council senses that you will find DailyChatter makes it easy to stay informed about critical global issues by bringing you "The world in two minutes" -– right to your phone, tablet or desktop. This one-of…
Type: News
Club podcast analyzes impact of political commentary on the public, elections and journalism
National Pres Club member Shannon Fisher talks to Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief and fellow Club member Megan Murphy about the unique role of political commentary in elections in a Club Update-1 podcast now online. Murphy analyzes commentary in American politics, particularly as it relates to the 2016 presidential election cycle. She delineates the fine line between commentary and news reporting. News consumers often have difficulty discerning between the two in the modern media landscape where everyone has a platform. This podcast explores the impact political commentary can have on…
Type: News
Club Luncheon with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Monday, Oct. 3
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the only original member of President Barack Obama's cabinet still serving in the administration, will speak at a National Press Club Luncheon on Monday, Oct. 3. Vilsack, a former governor of Iowa, briefly ran in the 2008 presidential race and was considered by Hillary Clinton as a potential running mate in 2016. Vilsack also leads the President's Rural Task Force, coordinating White House efforts to fight heroin use in rural communities. As head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he is working toward opening Cuba to American agriculture exports and…
Type: News
Member Benefit: Healthcare plans
Did you know that all members of the National Press Club have access to a variety of healthcare plans provided exclusively by Affinity Group Underwriters? Whether you need a traditional medical plan for you and your family or temporary insurance while you transition between jobs, you will be able to customize your coverage to suit your needs. Please click http://affinitybenefits.com/npc/ to learn more about your healthcare options. For more information about all your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
Type: News
Join the NPC Freelance Committee happy hour on Wednesday, Aug. 31
Missing the summer already? Or are you planning ahead for a vibrant autumn? If you are looking for a little boost of energy, working ideas and networking opportunities, join us for our "back to work" Happy Hour, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the National Press Club's Truman Lounge. The event is open to National Press Club members and their guests. No RSVP necessary. The Press Club provides complimentary cheese and fruit but you pay for your own drinks. The soiree is part of a series of casual get-togethers to connect with fellow freelancers and learn about the committee's upcoming…
Type: News
Member Gallo's musical medley to be performed at Kennedy Center Saturday, Sept. 3; NPC members invited
Musical excerpts from National Press Club member Anthony E. Gallo’s four librettos, "A Musical Medley," will be performed at the Kennedy Center’s Page-to -Stage Festival at noon on Saturday Sept. 3 in the South Foyer Atrium. The four librettos include: "Lincoln and God," (composer John Ward) about the complicated relationship between Lincoln and his spiritual self during the Civil War; "Vanderdergrift" (composer Beatrix Whitehall), a story about the industrial revolution in America; "Peggy" (composers Margaret and Grant Bagley), about Peggy O’Neill Eaton following the Presidential Election…
Type: News