March 17–19, 2010
Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel, 1400 M Street, NW, Washington, DC
Come to our nation’s capital to be the community newspaper’s voice in Washington.
Talk about newspapers.
Senator Kerry says newspapers are dying. Do you agree?
Talk about the mail.
The U.S. Postal Service wants to kill Saturday delivery. Do you agree?
Talk about journalism and the First Amendment.
The White House says it is all about online services and databases. Do you agree?
Talk about public notice.
Federal Agencies think their websites can replace newspapers. Do you agree?
Respect Tradition. Embrace Change.
Come to GAC for the latest news from the Hill. Tell Washington that newspapers are not dying.
They are evolving. You are the voice for tradition. You are the voice of community newspapers.
Schedule (tentative)
Wednesday, March 17
Friends of NNA Reception
Thursday, March 18
Morning Speakers
Janet Napolitano, Secretary, Homeland Security
Sen. Carl Levin, Chairman, Armed Services Committee
Sen. Kent Conrad, Chairman, Senate Budget Committee
Miriam Nisbet, Director, Government Information Services at National Archives and Records Administration
Arianna Huffington, Publisher, the Huffington Post
Luncheon and Legislative Briefing
Community Newspaper Day on the Hill
Dinner at the Hard Rock Café (Optional)
Little Shop of Horrors at Ford’s Theater (Optional)
Friday, March 19
Morning Tour and Briefing
Luncheon with Tom Curley, president and chief executive officer of the Associated Press
Embassy Visit