Highlights from #GOP2012
Highlights from the Republican National Convention August 27-31, 2012 in Tampa, Florida.
GOP Gears Up for Tampa
As delegates make their way to Tampa, Florida next week for the 2012 Republican National Convention, staff and volunteers have been working diligently to ensure that all Americans can participate — whether in person or remotely.
The Speed of Trust
The U.S. Army War College alumni list reads like a “Who’s Who” of U.S. military icons — and there’s no doubt that the next generation of future generals and admirals were sitting among us.
Ten Unique Things To Do in Washington, DC
Our Nation’s Capital is well known for iconic federal buildings, historic monuments and impressive museums. However, there are a number of hidden gems that many visitors might not know about which are certainly worth a look while in the Washington, DC area. Here are ten unique spots and activities to add to your list should you find yourself “inside the beltway” this summer.
I Spot the Shuttle…
About 100 or so gathered on the roof of our building to get a glimpse of the Space Shuttle Discovery. It was slated to fly over the Washington, DC monuments for a swansong journey before officially retiring to a new home at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Dulles, VA.
2011 Capital Staffers Index
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Although traditional methods public affairs components are still valuable, social media channels have experienced a meteoric rise in their ability to shape and influence policy worldwide over the past year. Specifically, policymakers have shown a dramatic increase in their use of Twitter, Facebook and mobile technology which underscores the importance of social media and the Internet in educating policymakers and galvanizing them to support a policy issue.
This WEEK in LAW: Episode #131
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We discussed the new Kindle, Apple price fixing allegations, President Obama’s “We the People” petition via WhiteHouse.gov, government and social media, crowdsourcing, ID spoofing and much more.
White House Hosts Twitter @Townhall
Over the past couple weeks, the White House has been all about Twitter. The most recent activity of note is that the president himself is beginning to tweet. Last week the White House announced plans to host an inaugural Twitter Townhall on July 6, 2011 moderated by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.
2010 Capital Staffers Index
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Edelman’s Public Affairs & StrategyOne teams interviewed senior legislative staffers around the globe in several capital cities including Berlin, Brussels, London, Paris and Washington to determine the role and influence of various communications channels both online and off.
Decision Points
Since his departure from the White House in January 2009, much has been said and written about President George W. Bush’s personal choice to quietly step out of the national spotlight thus making way for his Oval Office successor. Tomorrow, November 9, 2010, President Bush breaks his silence with the official release of his new book, Decision Points. In it, he takes a self-described “untraditional approach” to writing his life’s memoir by providing a unique perspective of his presidency and focusing on the most demanding part of the job… making decisions.