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Clinton Advisor Shares Insights on Election and African American Voter Outreach.

December 16, 2016 newadminuser

Joel Payne, Director of African American Paid Media and Advertising for the 2016 Hillary Clinton Campaign, discusses his insights on the final outcome of the election and assesses how both campaigns engaged with African American […]

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Ambassador Thomas Miller on the success and future of International Executive Service Corps

August 9, 2013 newadminuser

President and CEO, Thomas Miller, on the success and future of International Executive Service Corps IESC to diversify with more corporate partnerships in developing countries IESC constantly adapting to changing world, but will always […]

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Reforms and New Investment Will Strengthen Jamaican Economy

August 9, 2013 newadminuser

IMF Facility to Provide Needed Imports and Support Social Safety Net The Jamaican government has launched an ambitious program of economic structural reform aimed at increasing production, employment and foreign investment and ensuring […]

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Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago on Country’s Success

July 13, 2013 newadminuser

A strong energy sector and visionary leadership have made Trinidad and Tobago one of the most politically stable and economically successful countries in the Western Hemisphere, Trinidad and Tobago’s ambassador to the United States said […]

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Slovenian Ambassador discusses the European Union

June 24, 2013 newadminuser

“We have to give up some of our national sovereignty if we want a fiscal union.” Balkan nation quickly became active player in EU, NATO, UN after independence Slovenian Ambassador to the United States Roman […]

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KRG President’s Chief of Staff on KRG’s relationship with the U.S.

April 23, 2013 newadminuser

Dr. Fuad Hussein, chief of staff to President Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government, talks to host Chuck Conconi on the occasion of an official delegation visit to Washington, D.C. He addresses the strength and […]

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John James on Equatorial Guinea

November 5, 2012 newadminuser

John James, founder and chairman of JD James & Co., talks with Focus Washington host Chuck Conconi about Equatorial Guinea.

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Focus Washington: The debates, the polls and the presidential election

October 24, 2012 newadminuser

Qorvis’ Chuck Conconi sits down with Ron Faucheux to discuss the presidential debates, and the affect they may have on the presidential election. With only a couple weeks before the election, it is still very […]

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Focus Washington: 2012 Election & Conventions

September 6, 2012 newadminuser

Qorvis‘ Chuck Conconi sits down with Ron Faucheux to discuss the 2012 election. The presidential race as close to a tie as an election can be as Republicans and Democrats focus on rallying their […]

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Focus Washington: Wessel on the Politics of the Federal Budget

August 24, 2012 newadminuser

The budget deficit situation has never been this bad. The numbers have never been this large. Politicians are unwilling to compromise.

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Washington, D.C. Summer Social Events; Interview with Qorvis’ Kevin Chaffee

July 26, 2012 newadminuser

Washington, D.C. is a politically driven town. And what goes hand in hand with politics? Socializing. Most nights are full of black-tie events attended by numerous ambassadors, congressional leaders, high-powered lobbyists, journalists and the occasional […]

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DC’s Government Agencies Grades for July

July 24, 2012 newadminuser

A new system implement by D.C. mayor Vincent C. Gray, which allows residents of the district to grade their cities government agencies has found that city services are still just average but have improved over the past month. The […]

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More Corruption Allegations in 2010 Campaign of DC Mayor

July 23, 2012 newadminuser

New allegations have surfaced in regards to DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s 2010 campaign. Former campaign workers allege that Gray’s campaign kept a database with the identities of nearly 6,000 public housing residents it targeted in […]

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Focus Washington: Andy Wright Discusses Joining Polsinelli Shughart’s Washington Office and Emerging Trends in Energy Policy

July 12, 2012 newadminuser

Andy Wright stops by Focus Washington to discuss joining Polsinelli Shughart’s Washington D.C. office with Qorvis’ Chuck Conconi. Wright and Conconi also discuss emerging trends in energy policy.

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Washington Kastles Pick Up Where They Left Off, Win Season Opener

July 10, 2012 newadminuser

The Washington Kastles followed up last year’s perfect season with a 22-18 win on the road against the Orange County Breakers on Monday in the first World Team Tennis match of 2012. The win was the 17th […]

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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: Pollster Ron Faucheux Talks Outlook for Super Tuesday and the Congressional Race

March 1, 2012 newadminuser

Pollster Ron Faucheux, president of Clarus Research Group, stops by Focus Washington to discuss Romney’s win in Michigan, the outlook for Super Tuesday, and the battle for House and Senate seats.

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Focus Washington: President of the Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy talks FERC Order 1000

January 17, 2012 newadminuser

Sue Sheridan, president and chief counsel of the Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy, sits down with host Chuck Conconi to discuss electric transmission policy and FERC Order 1000.

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Focus Washington: Pollster Dr. Ron Faucheux Talks on the Significance of Romney’s Victory in New Hampshire

January 12, 2012 newadminuser

Dr. Ron Faucheux, president of Clarus Research Group, stops by Focus Washington to discuss Mitt Romney’s win in New Hampshire and what the future of the GOP race may look like in the upcoming […]

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Focus Washington: Qorvis’ Wyeth Ruthven Provides Insight into Iowa Caucus based on Twitter Trends

January 9, 2012 newadminuser

Wyeth Ruthven, senior director at Qorvis, stops by Focus Washington to discuss how Twitter trends provide insight into how the GOP candidates will fare in Iowa.

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Focus Washington: Pollster Ron Faucheux Addresses the Importance of Romney’s Marginal Victory in Iowa

January 5, 2012 newadminuser

Dr. Ron Faucheux, President of Clarus Research Group and Washington pollster, talks to Chuck Conconi about the results of the Iowa caucus.

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Focus Washington: Love.Futbol Founder Drew Chafetz Discusses Discusses Organization; Goals

November 28, 2011 newadminuser

Drew Chafetz, founder and CEO of Love.Futbol, stopped by Focus Washington to discuss the group’s accomplishments and future plans with host Chuck Conconi.

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Focus Washington: The Influential Role of Twitter in the Upcoming Presidential Race

November 18, 2011 newadminuser

Wyeth Ruthven, Senior Director of Qorvis Communications, an awarding winning PR and communications management firm, sits down with host Chuck Conconi on the mounting role of Twitter in the upcoming presidential election campaigns.

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