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American Chemistry Council Hosts Policy Forum On Energy Recovery

June 28, 2012 newadminuser

Earlier today, The American Chemistry Council (ACC) hosted a forum, “Unlocking the Vast Potential of Energy Recovery,” on Capitol Hill. The event was headlined by Cal Dooley, ACC president and CEO, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), […]

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CAPS Hire Former Captain Adam Oates As New head Coach

June 26, 2012 newadminuser

Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee announced today that former Caps captain Adam Oates will be the team’s new head coach. Oates will be making his head coaching debut in replacing Dale Hunter, who stepped down […]

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Presidential Race Isn’t The Only Battle “Heating Up” in D.C.

June 19, 2012 newadminuser

D.C.’s sweet spring breeze has given way to the sticky and almost unbearable humidity of the summer. The summer heat seems to be almost contagious as Presidential campaigns (read smear tactics) are heating up into […]

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Focus Washington: “The Hill” Editor Discusses Presidential Fundraising and Congressional Race

June 18, 2012 newadminuser

Bob Cusack, editor of “The Hill” stops by Focus Washington to sit down with Qorvis’ Chuck Conconi to discuss the fundraising efforts of both Mitt Romney and President Obama, and Cusack weighs in on the […]

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Bahrain Press Club Launches First Overseas Liaison Office in Washington

June 15, 2012 newadminuser

The Bahrain Press Club (BPC) launched its first overseas liaison office on Tuesday at an event held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event welcomed members of the international media, think tanks, […]

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Call to Action for Child Survival Conference

June 14, 2012 newadminuser

Today is the official start of the two-day Call to Action for Child Survival conference hosted by the U.S., Ethiopian, and Indian governments. The conference is being held at Washington DC’s Georgetown University. Featured speakers include US […]

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100 Free (and almost free) Things to do in D.C.

June 12, 2012 newadminuser

Are you feeling the tough economic times? But do you still like to have a good time? Well don’t worry, the solution is here. Washington.org recently released their list of 100 Free (and almost free) […]

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D.C. Jazz Fest

June 7, 2012 newadminuser

This coming weekend is the finale of the 2012 D.C. Jazz Festival (June 1-10). The Jazz Festival is the premiere music festival in Washington, D.C. and features more than 100 performances from local, national and international […]

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Focus Washington: Energy Expert Johnston Discusses Current U.S. Gasification Projects

June 7, 2012 newadminuser

Hunter Johnston, partner in the energy policy group at Steptoe &Johnson and senior counsel to Leucadia Energy, stops by Focus Washington to sit down with Qorvis’ Chuck Conconi to discuss U.S. energy strategy and […]

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DC Mayor Nominates Three People to New Board of Ethics

June 5, 2012 newadminuser

Washington D.C.’s Mayor recently nominated three people to the city’s newly created Board of Ethics and Government Accountability. These three people include a former D.C. Attorney General, are responsible for investigation alleged ethics violations by city government employees and […]

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Focus Washington: Retired Lt. General Jeff Sorenson discusses the military’s plans for green energy

June 1, 2012 newadminuser

Retired Lt. General Jeff Sorenson stops by Focus Washington to sit down with Qorvis’ Chuck Conconi to discuss the military’s plans for green energy. Sorenson is a vice president and partner in A.T. Kearney’s defense […]

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