Congress Versus Press Spelling Bee At The National Press Club October 21

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Oct 14, 2015, 11:12 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued by the National Press Club:

WHAT: Politicians vs. Press Spelling Bee

WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. (Doors at 6:00 p.m.)

WHERE: National Press Club

WHO: Six members of Congress will face off against six members of the news media in a spelling competition moderated by the Scripps National Spelling Bee. See participant names below. The event, sponsored by Discovery Communications, will also feature a performance by the 90s hit cover band White Ford Bronco.

WHY: In 1913, the National Press Club held a spelling bee pitting politicians against the press. President Woodrow Wilson and members of his Cabinet were among the 1,000 people who showed up to watch. A House member won. A centennial rematch in 2013 saw Senator Tim Kaine, D-Va., take the title of "The Best Speller in the United States." Sen. Kaine will be back to defend his title this year.

The event will also feature a performance from comedian Tim Young, and an after party with popular Washington D.C. band White Ford Bronco. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the NPC Journalism Institute.

Ticket information can be found at: https://www.press.org/spelling-bee

Media wishing to cover the event should contact Jen Judson at [email protected]. Other inquiries send to Sarah Driggs at [email protected] or (202) 662-7511.

Politician spellers include: Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Jeff Flake, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. Don Beyer, Rep. Ted Lieu, Rep. Brad Ashford.

Journalist spellers include: Former Press Club president Angela Greiling Keane of Bloomberg News, David Kerley of ABC News, Rebecca Sinderbrand of The Washington Post, Rod Kuckro of E&E News, Yochi Dreazen of Foreign Policy and Amy Ellis Nutt of The Washington Post.

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