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Throwback Thursday: Matt J. Lauer on Public Diplomacy

August 21, 2014 Focus Washington

Here is a throwback to ten year’s ago when QorvisMSL’S Matt J. Lauer was executive director of the commission on public diplomacy at the U.S. State Department. He discussed the Bush administration’s report on public diplomacy which […]

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

August 9, 2013 Focus Washington

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 Focus Washington

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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Slovenian Ambassador discusses the European Union

June 24, 2013 Focus Washington

“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 Focus Washington

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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The Israeli elections: Perspective from Qorvis’ GeoPolitical Solutions Vice President

January 28, 2013 Focus Washington

During the Israeli elections last week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reelected. Will Dempster, Vice President of Qorvis’ GeoPolitical Solutions, discusses the recent elections in Israel. What will this term of leadership look like? Will […]

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

October 24, 2012 Focus Washington

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 Focus Washington

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: Red Ink by David Wessel

August 23, 2012 Focus Washington

David Wessel, Economics Editor of The Wall Street Journal, discusses his new book Red Ink. Mr. Wessel doesn’t seen anything changing any time soon. The presidential campaigns aren’t discussing their actual plan to cut the […]

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

July 26, 2012 Focus Washington

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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Focus Washington: Bill Press Forecasts the 2012 Election

July 25, 2012 Focus Washington

Bill Press joins Qorvis’s Chuck Conconi on Focus Washington to forecast the 2012 election. National polls are now showing the race to be close, but the United States doesn’t elect presidents as a nation we […]

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

July 12, 2012 Focus Washington

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 Focus Washington

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 Focus Washington

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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Bahrain Press Club Launches First Overseas Liaison Office in Washington

June 15, 2012 Focus Washington

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 Focus Washington

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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Focus Washington: Ethics Resource Center President Discusses Whistleblowers, Retaliation in the Workplace

April 10, 2012 Focus Washington

Dr. Patricia J. Harned, president of the Ethics Resource Center, stops by Focus Washington to discuss the National Business Ethics Survey and people’s perceptions of ethics in the workplace. For more information on this […]

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Focus Washington: Susan Eisenhower Discusses Her Family’s Opposition to the Eisenhower Memorial Design

March 15, 2012 Focus Washington

Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Eisenhower, discusses the controversial design by Frank Gehry for the Eisenhower memorial, and her family’s opposition to the build.

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

March 1, 2012 Focus Washington

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

January 9, 2012 Focus Washington

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: The Influential Role of Twitter in the Upcoming Presidential Race

November 18, 2011 Focus Washington

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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Focus Washington: Dr. Ron Faucheux Discusses Herman Cain As Strongest Leader in New Clarus Research Poll

October 27, 2011 Focus Washington

Dr. Ron Faucheux, President of Clarus Research Group and Washington pollster, talks to Chuck Conconi about a new poll that shows Herman Cain as the strongest leader in the GOP race.

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