"[A]n essential tool for anyone who drafts legislation or interprets the law."
-- William K. Suter, Clerk of the United States Supreme Court

"An essential and indispensable book, both as a reference work and as a thorough introduction to Federal legislative drafting."
-- Frank Burk, Legislative Counsel of the United States Senate 1991-1998

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"Excellent! Really enjoyed the practical exercises. Very helpful, excellent instruction."
-- Gatha Manns

"Will directly aid in my legislative drafting skills."
-- Deputy Director, Legislative Reference Service, DoD

"Have a much better understanding of presenting alternatives to proposed legislation.  The materials are wonderful."

"Even for individuals involved in legislation on a daily basis, this program has something for everyone."
-- Associate Director, American College of Cardiology

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• Wednesday, July 29, 2009

• Wednesday, July 21, 2010

If you get a "Wait List Only" message when registering, please select the next available date.

Other dates:  Location in Washington, DC will be announced before course. Many of our courses are held at these locations:

• Cannon House Office Building (HOB), First and C Streets, SE, Washington, DC (Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street SE, Washington, DC  (directly across the street from the Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• College of William & Mary Washington DC Office, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20036 (two blocks southeast of the Dupont Circle Metro stop)  Google Map

• DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)  Our map | Google Map

• Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC  20001  (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• The Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC  (2 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Longworth House Office Building (HOB), New Jersey Ave. and C Streets, SE, Washington, DC (one block west of the Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• National Democratic Headquarters, 430 So. Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC  20003 (Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Rayburn House Office Building (HOB), Independence Ave. SW and South Capitol Street (two blocks west of the Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Reserve Officers Association, One Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC (3 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

   

This course is approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University.

This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.

No refunds for no shows. We reserve the right to change this fee and time period. 

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TCN reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of insufficient registrations.

All statements and discussion at all of our courses, workshops and seminars, public and custom, are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise. The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and free exchange of views.

 

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  Fax the completed form to us at 703-739-1195. 
  Mail the completed form to us at TheCapitol.Net, Inc., PO Box 25706, Alexandria, VA  22313-5706 

• Congressional Documents Online

• Legislation and Legislatures, including national and state and local links

• Legislative Drafting Reference and Research Tools

• Legislative History Reference and Research Tools
  

• Strategies for Working with Congress

• Hill Workshops and Special Programs
  

• Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process

• Writing Refresher: Critical Thinking and Writing

• How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories

• How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents