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  "url": "https://dwillis.github.io/uplink/article/1996-february-send-us-your-ideas.html",
  "year": 1996,
  "month": "February",
  "monthNum": 2,
  "headline": "Send us your ideas",
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  "author_name": "",
  "author_title": "",
  "affiliation": "IRE and NICAR",
  "summary": "The IRE/NICAR National Conference is scheduled for June 13-16 in Providence, with organizers seeking panel and speaker suggestions from members across all journalism sectors. Additional conference details, pricing, and Providence area information are available on the Providence Journal's conference website.",
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    "Providence"
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    "World Wide Web"
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  "full_text": "Planning is underway for the June 13-16 IRE/NICAR National Conference in Providence. We are intent on making this a program appealing to all our members - broadcast, print, freelance, big and small markets, alternatives, etc. Send suggestions for panels and speakers now to Rosemary Armao, IRE executive director, at jourrca@mizzoul.missouri.edu, or call her at (573) 882 1982. Meanwhile, check out the Providence Journal's National Conference Homepage at: http://www.projo.com/ire/. You'll find dates, prices, hotel numbers, information on the shape of the program so far and fun things to do in New England.",
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    "extracted_at": "2026-07-05",
    "verified": true
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