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Understanding Congress
- Nature of and differences between the House and Senate
- Why Congress behaves the way it does
- The many responsibilities of members
- A look at the current Congress
The Path of Legislation
- Introduction and referral
- Committee action, hearings, and reports
- Scheduling; amending; and floor action
- Conference committees--reconciling differences between the houses
- Final passage and presidential action
Politics and Leadership in Congress
- The current political environment
- Types of leadership in Congress
- Majority and minority leadership structure in the House and Senate
- Committee assignments, the seniority system, party organizational meetings
- Leadership in the Congress
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Rave Reviews
"An incoming budget analyst should be required to take this."-- Program Analyst, Budget Division, National Science Foundation
"Impressed with depth of knowledge. An overall better understanding of how Congress works and who the major players will be in the 112th."
-- Course Attendee
"Useful background for understanding some of US political mechanisms."
-- Assistant Naval Attache, British Defence Staff, British Embassy
"Excellent overview of the government and the legislative process."
-- Workshop Attendee, Sandia National Laboratories
"Excellent synopsis in a short period of time - good coverage of the technical and the political."
-- Course Attendee
"I would encourage people with the same work experience [5 years] to attend this program. It has enhanced my understanding, cleared confusion, and dusted off previous knowledge."
-- Manager, Food Distributors International
"Would recommend to someone with little or no previous congressional experience."
-- Program Analyst, DEA
"A good, thorough introduction. Materials are helpful reference."
-- Course Attendee
"Program provides attendee a broad understanding of all facets of Congress. Excellent!"
-- Captain, Air Combat Command, Financial Analysis
"Very useful program.... The speakers brought out points that aren't usually discussed."
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