Washington, DC, the seat of power. Do you know how it really works?
We can customize this course for government and industry groups who have a stake in the political and policy debates in Washington. By hearing from and having frank discussions with Washington insiders, you will understand why the different branches of government act the way they do, who has influence and what factors are involved, the role of the media, and other topics.
You will gain the insight and tools needed to understand the Washington environment and to better advance your agenda in Washington.
This course can be designed
for as short as 1/2 day and as long as 5 days.
Topics can include:
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Politics and Leadership in the 111th Congress
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Congressional Dynamics: Understanding the 111th Congress
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Policy Making in Washington
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The Federal Budget Process
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The Role of Committees in Legislative Process
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Attend Congressional Hearings and Markups
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The Executive and Legislative Branches—Rivals Sharing Power
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Congressional Relations: A View from Federal Agency Legislative Liaison Officers
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Working with Congress: The White House Perspective
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Strategies for Lobbying Congress
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The Role of the Media
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A Member’s Perspective
Topics in these specialized areas can
also be included:
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Treasury Department
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The Federal Reserve
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FDIC
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SEC
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TARP
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Stimulus Package
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and OFHEO
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FHFA
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Auto Task Force
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Department of Defense
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Homeland Security
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The Intelligence Community
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Foreign Policy
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HHS
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FDA
Materials will be tailored for
your course.
And, as with all of our
training, this custom course is off-the-record.
To have us design your course,
contact us: 703-739-3790, ext. 112, or via our
information request form.
