Volunteer vessels at BP rig were “floating militia,” need more coordination

By Aaron Mehta

One of the many lessons learned from the BP disaster is to better coordinate responses by private boats that hurry to an offshore rig explos

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… d Allen, the former commandant of the Coast Guard, said in a speech at the National Press Club that one of the government’s challenges is to improve the use and coordi …"

The time for campaign finance reform?

By Caitlin Ginley and Josh Israel

The conventional wisdom is that the public financing system for presidential campaigns is dead, or at least comatose. But a conference at th

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… sidential campaigns is dead, or at least comatose. But a conference at the National Press Club last week — hosted by NYU School of Law’s Brennan Center for Justice …"

Commentary: Under the Influence: Why This Series?

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — British statesman George Canning wrote more than a century ago: "Away with the cant of 'measures, not men!' the

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… polls in the upcoming New Hampshire primary. In our report and at a packed National Press Club news conference, we noted that a Buchanan campaign co-chairman, Larry Prat …"

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Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part four

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — Throughout his political career, Bill Bradley has defined himself by what he is not. ...

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Monetary Fund":

"… nce at the bank for two decades. She currently is a visiting fellow at the International Monetary Fund.Jessica Tuchman Mathews: President of the Carnegie Endowment for Internati …"

Auditioning to be the anti-Gore

By Nikola Horejs

Climate change deniers in search of their own Al Gore-like figurehead have an unlikely candidate: Václav Klaus, president of the Czech Repub

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… t regime which ignored and brutally violated human freedom,” he told the National Press Club in May. “In the past, [this was done] in the name of the Marxist or the …"

Newt’s new money to fight climate change bill

By Marianne Lavelle

The world’s largest coal company and one of the nation’s top fossil-fueled power companies are among the leading donors so far this year to

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… frequent appearances on Fox News and recently at a news conference at the National Press Club. American Solutions also ran TV ads against the climate bill the week that …"

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Financial reform this week: How to handle a Too Big To Fail bank near collapse

By Julie Vorman

FDIC panel tackles tools needed to dismember biggest banks

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… surance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair, who ends her term on July 8, speaks at National Press Club's newsmaker lunch. Remarks begin at 1300 ET and will be webcast on www.pre …"

Democrats demand ouster of regulator for not being tough enough with banks

By Shirley Gao

Democrats demand ouster of regulator who doesn't see need for higher capital requirements

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… e needed to prevent another financial crisis.In a speech today at the National Press Club, Bair criticized banks for fighting higher capital requirements and said t …"

Consumer advocate Warren returns to ring for more sparring with GOP-led panel

By Julie Vorman

Elizabeth Warren returns to GOP-led hearing for more sparring over consumer agency

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… the status of the law one year after it took effect. Begins 1000 ET at the National Press Club.Derivatives capital requirements - Deadline for public comments on a propo …"

FACT CHECK: False and misleading claims have plagued the debt debate

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Distortions and misrepresentations as the debt debate rages on

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Press Club":

"… the president "wants a blank check today." At a July 28 appearance at the National Press Club, presidential candidate Bachmann said that "President Obama has asked for …"

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