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10 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving in D.C.

November 19, 2013 newadminuser

The last of the candy corn is gone, your local coffee shop is starting to play holiday-themed music, and it’s finally starting to turn colder. All of this can only mean one thing… Thanksgiving season […]

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Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister: U.S. Engagement Critical to Eastern Europe

November 11, 2013 newadminuser

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Miroslav Lajčák recently visited Washington, New York and Boston for meetings with the U.S. administration and the World Bank. He also spoke at […]

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D.C. Votes

November 5, 2012 newadminuser

By Colleen Flanagan Tomorrow decides the fate of the next four years of our country, who will be occupying the White House come January, as well as numerous state and local issues included on the […]

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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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Two years Later, the Lincoln Memorial Reopens

September 5, 2012 newadminuser

Two years ago, construction began on the Lincoln Memorial reflection pool. Obama put $34 million toward restoring this national landmark as part of the economic stimulus package. This endeavor turned out to be one of […]

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Qorvis Communications Hosts David Wessel “Red Ink” Book Party

August 3, 2012 newadminuser

Author David Wessel and his new book, “Red Ink,” were celebrated last night in a book party hosted by Qorvis Communications. Partner and National Director of Financial Communications, Stan Collender coordinated the event on behalf […]

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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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46th Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival

July 5, 2012 newadminuser

The 46th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival resumes today on the National Mall, with a full schedule of concerts, demonstrations, workshops, and food. In its long history the festival has featured performers, crafts people, and local […]

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

April 10, 2012 newadminuser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgySrpkPxEA&feature=youtu.be 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 […]

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

March 15, 2012 newadminuser

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 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: 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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Focus Washington: Study Reveals Plastics as Significant Source of Alternative Energy

November 7, 2011 newadminuser

Greg Wilkinson, President and CEO of the Canadian Plastics Industry Association, sits down with Rich Masters to discuss a groundbreaking new study from the Earth Institute at Columbia University that discusses the significance of plastics […]

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Focus Washington: Fashion Writer Samantha Sault Talks DC Fashion

October 27, 2011 newadminuser

Samantha Sault, fashion columnist and Blogger, discusses trends from the Spring 2012 Fashion Weeks and previews trends coming to Washington D.C […]

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

October 27, 2011 newadminuser

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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Focus Washington: Thriller Author Chet Nagle Discusses New Book’s Focus on Potential Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Soil

October 18, 2011 newadminuser

Thriller author Chet Nagle stops by Focus Washington to discuss his new book The Woolsorter’s Plague, which gives a fictional account of two terrorists that make an attack on the U.S. that was planned by […]

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Focus Washington: Pollster Dr. Ron Faucheux Analyzes GOP Debate and Discusses Front-Runners

October 13, 2011 newadminuser

Dr. Ron Faucheux, President of Clarus Research Group and Washington pollster, talks to Chuck Conconi about the impact of the GOP debates on the polls and discusses the relevance of the next GOP candidate have […]

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Focus Washington: Paul Starobin

June 24, 2009 newadminuser

I was lucky enough to sit down with Paul Starobin before he leaves Washington for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a contributor to the National Journal and contributing editor of the Atlantic Monthly, Paul has […]

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