Congress and the Intelligence Community
(4 days)
The purpose of the workshop is to increase the participant's understanding of the various ways that Congress interacts with the intelligence community, and therefore increase their effectiveness in this environment.
Topics covered may include:
- the politics of defense legislation
- the authorization, appropriation, and budget processes
- congressional committee and floor procedure
- the role and operation of the House and Senate committees that authorize and appropriate funds for the intelligence community
- the nature of congressional oversight and oversight hearings
- the influence of the media and special interests
- the current issue agenda in intelligence
Participants will be given the opportunity to:
- attend congressional committee hearings
- and/or observe floor action when Congress is in session.
Target Audience
Civilian and uniformed employees (GS-11 and above or military equivalent) from any U.S. federal government department or agency with an interest in the intelligence area.
Speakers
Over the course of the week, participants will hear from and be able to engage in discussion with
- Members of Congress
- Congressional staff
- Academic observers
- news media representatives
- Executive Branch officials
Location
All sessions will be conducted on Capitol Hill.
Course Dates and Tuition
September 15-18, 2008
Tuition - $1,100
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May 11 - 14, 2009
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September 14 - 17, 2009
Tuition - $1,150
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