NAvy Capitol Hill Workshop
(4 days)
The purpose of the Navy Capitol Hill Workshop is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the "culture" that is the United States Congress. Over the four days, participants will hear from - and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of - Members of Congress, congressional staff, academic observers, interest group representatives, news media representatives, and executive branch officials, including Navy Office of Legislative Affairs staff. Each four-day workshop is conducted entirely on Capitol Hill.
Participants will receive briefings specifically tailored for the Navy on the current status and insider analysis of legislative issues of most interest and importance to officials of the Department of the Navy. Topics range from the issues and politics of the overall Department of Defense authorization and appropriation to the details of specific programs and systems.
Topics may include:
- leadership and organization in Congress
- the authorization, budget, and appropriations processes
- committee and floor procedure
- the roles of committee and personal staff
- congressional oversight
- the influence of the media and special interests
- the politics of the legislative process
Participants will also attend committee hearings and/or observe floor action in the chambers
Target Audience
Employees of the Department of the Navy (GS-11 and above or 02 and above) who have a need for a comprehensive understanding of Congress.
Requisites
This course is a tailored version of our Congressional Operations Seminar, which is the first course most participants take with GAI. If you have already taken the Congressional Operations Seminar, we do not recommend taking this course.
Course Dates and Tuition/ Payment Deadline
February 8 - 11, 2010 (Pay Deadline- January 11, 2010)
April 19 - 22, 2010 (Pay Deadline- March 22, 2010)
May 24 - 27, 2010 (Pay Deadline- April 26, 2010)
June 28 - July 1, 2010 (Pay Deadline- May 28, 2010)
July 19 - 22, 2010 (Pay Deadline- June 21, 2010)
Tuition - $ 1, 200
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