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TOAST TO BLOOMBERG BLOOMBERG DC BUREAU (Photos by Tony Powell)
HORTON’S KIDS GIVE THANKS & GIVE BACK HOTEL MONACO (Photo by Jen Knutzen/McGhee Street Photography)
Journalists and politicos gathered to toast the launch of Bloomberg News’ new Washington bureau, an event hosted by network Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait. In addition to spirits and passed bites, guests got to make their own t-shirts with an on-site screen printer reading: “Is it this shirt or are the regs ge\ing tighter?” 1. Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, Tammy Haddad and Ty Trippet 2. Bloomberg DC Bureau Chief Megan Murphy and Hilary Rosen
Horton’s Kids provides at-risk youth with academic, health and general support based on their needs to help them succeed educationally, professionally and in their home lives. This year’s Give Thanks and Give Back event celebrated the achievements of Horton’s young participants while generating more than $130,000 for the cause. 5. Paul Kidwell, Jessica Smith, Horton’s Kids board President, Erik Olson and Averi Pakulis 6. Brad Berkley, Amonte Burton, Horton’s Kids Executive Director Robin Berkley
POWER OF FILM AWARDS ANDREW W MELLON AUDITORIUM (Photos by Joy Asico)
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America Abroad Media hosted its fourth annual awards dinner recognizing the profound role of media and television to “inform, educate and empower citizens about the critical social and public policy issues of our time.” Honorees included Showtime’s acclaimed “Homeland” series; Afghanistan’s largest independent media channel, TOLO TV; and Reps. Ed Royce and Eliot Engel, who have campaigned for the advancement and improvement of U.S. international broadcasting. 3. Marie Royce and Rep. Ed Royce with Rep. Eliot Engel and Patricia Engel
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4. “Homeland” Executive Producer Howard Gordon, America Abroad Media Founder and President Aaron Lobel and “Homeland” star F. Murray Abraham
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ATLAS CORPS 10TH ANNIVERSARY RENWICK GALLERY (Photos by Andrés Harris Photography ) The Atlas Corps, a program known for cultivating social entrepreneurs through an international network of nonprofits, celebrated 10 years of providing fellowships to help participants learn best practices in a nonprofit environment before returning to their native countries to utilize their knowledge. 7. Atlas Corps Fellows Douglas, Mehak and Sunha 8. Sco Beale and Colombian Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzón
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