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social science subjects > communication and media studies > communication studies > political communications > news conferences
... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > media forms > journalism > political communications > news conferences
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > journalism > political communications > news conferences
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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health and society > cancer and society > industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > political communications > news conferences
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > political communications > news conferences
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political communications > news conferences

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news conferences  

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  • In representative governments, press conferences have become an important means for elected or appointed officials to speak to the public and respond to press queries. While elected authorities regularly give speeches, voters want to hear officials answer questions about topics they may not have otherwise addressed. [Source: Encyclopedia of Journalism; News Conferences]

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