Month: August 2020

Representing broadcast journalists on Capitol Hill

2020 RTCA Awards Submission Announcement

Dear RTCA Members,  I’m happy to kick off the 2020 submission process for the Joan S. Barone, David Bloom and Jerry Thompson Memorial Awards.   Winners will be presented online in a special and exciting way to RTCA members this fall.  The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 18, 2020 at 5pm EDT, and submissions would…
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A Note Regarding the 2020 RTCA Dinner

Dear Members,  The Executive Committee of the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association has decided not to hold its annual dinner in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Although the committee wishes we could all gather and celebrate this past year, the health and safety of our members is our top priority.  However, awards will…
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A Message from the RTCA Regarding Health & Safety on Capitol Hill

Dear Members,  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues throughout the country, the Executive Committee would like to remind its members to take all safety precautions necessary when reporting on Capitol Hill.  The past few weeks have led to more reporters returning to work making corridors and hallways even more congested.   Two important things members of our…
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Statement on RNC Considering Closing Parts of National Convention to Press

The Executive Committee of Correspondents is highly concerned about the Republican National Committee considering closing parts of its upcoming convention to the press, including the session where delegates will vote to re-nominate President Trump. The First Amendment and a free press are vital to our democracy and it would be unacceptable to not allow open…
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