What our clients say about Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process

"High-level, technical information presented in concise, relatable manner."
-- Director of Health Policy, federal agency

"I now have a better understanding of the working of Congress and I see why the legislative process can be so long. It all was very useful since this is a new area of work for me-I feel better equipped to perform the duties of my job."
-- Attendee, Administrative Office of the US Courts

 

"I now know what my bosses do for a living." 

 

"The use of anecdotes and examples to illustrate the issues was outstanding--really brought the subject to life."
-- VP, BAE Systems

 

"Excellent course and speakers!!"
-- Government Affairs staffer, federal agency (23 years experience working with Congress)

 

"Very informative and detailed/extremely helpful. Very beneficial to anyone in legislative field."

 

"The speakers were outstanding! Thoroughly enjoyable." 
-- Government Relations Assistant/HR Manager, TRW, Inc.

 

"I am in awe of the speakers' credentials & experience - simply outstanding.  Great handouts and Deskbook."

 

"Takes basics and fills in all the gaps. Great program!"

 

"Better able to strategize regarding lobbying efforts and better able to inform my members on status of legislation." 
-- Government Affairs staffer, national association

 

"Best day I have spent.  Crammed years into one day."

 

"Great course! Very impressed w/caliber of speakers. It is always a pleasure to attend one of your courses."

 

"Helps me to understand the 'real deal' on the Hill."

 

"This was a fantastic course!! Speakers were EXCELLENT!"

 

"Will help me understand what is happening to legislation affecting my agency."

 

"Extremely useful. A must for understanding legislative process." 
-- Sr. Research Associate, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

 

"Everybody in my office should take this class."

 

"Greatly contributed to my working knowledge of how legislation is formed, amended, passed and championed.  This kind of 'insider' info is invaluable." 
-- Congressional Affairs/Corporate Communications Officer

 

"I was able to get the info I needed in one day."

 

"This is a great introductory course as well as a refresher course."

 

"I have tried to learn this info by watching C-SPAN and reading an old Understanding Congress notebook, but this class is what I needed to bring it all together."

 

"Excellent class.  I learned more today than I had even hoped for."

 

"Will allow me to understand the process behind ther budget and appropriations legislation affecting my department." 
-- Workshop Attendee, NGO

 

"Being in the military, I feel all persons who handle Congressional Correspondence should attend this conference.  Highly recommended."
-- Workshop Attendee, Office of the Secretary of the Navy

 

"Excellent job! This information is very useful in my work!"

 

"Jam packed full of info."

 

"Gave excellent understanding of process."

 

"Very helpful seminar--useful for anyone trying to make sense of the US legislative process. Thanks!!"  
-- Vice President of Public Affairs, WesCorp

 

"Outstanding speakers with impeccable knowledge and experience."

 

"Very informative and easy to understand."  
-- Congressional Liaison Specialist, National Park Service

 

"I thoroughly enjoyed it! The information gave me a terrific background of how Congress operates." 
-- Executive Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"Covers the main issues of concern to lobbyists, associations, agencies, etc.   Helped to gel information together to provide a good overall picture of legislative activities."

 

"This course gives a general overview of the legislative process.  I think it is good for all grade levels."

 

"Good background and useful printed material to use as a reference."

 

"Speakers were extremely well prepared and effectively broke down the information so it was easy to understand.  It will help me to better understand the process when tracking legislation."
-- Workshop Attendee, Occidental International Corp

 

"Speakers very knowledgeable and held my interest. This program has enhanced my general knowledge and helped me gain a greater understanding of the legislative process." 
-- Workshop Attendee, Food Distributors International

 

"Greatly added to my own understanding of legislative process."
-- Workshop Attendee, U.S. Coast Guard

 

"Extremely informative and current--easy to understand."

 

"Speakers are knowledgeable and expert in subject matter, and explanations to class were clear, simple and precise." 
-- Workshop Attendee, Dept. of Labor

 

"The program was very informative and the speakers were excellent." 
-- Workshop Attendee, Occidental International Corp.

 

"Speakers made the legislative process interesting."  
-- Workshop Attendee, American Humane Association

 

"Perfect balance of basic historical background and complex procedural info. Strongly recommend." 
-- Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Justice Programs

 

"Tons of info. Very good program." 
-- Manager State Government Affairs, Eastman Kodak Co.