NAvy Capitol Hill Workshop
(4 days)
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 -- ranging from the issue and politics of the overall Department of Defense authorization and appropriation to the details of specific programs and systems.
Participants will also be afforded the opportunity to attend committee hearings and/or observe floor action in the chambers.
Topics may include:
- leadership and organization in Congress
- the politics of the legislative process
- the authorization, appropriation and budget process
- committee and floor procedures
- cthe roles of committee and personal staff
- congressional oversight
- the influence of the media and special interests
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.
Speakers
Over the four days, participants will hear from, and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of:
- Members of Congress
- Congressional Staff
- Academic Observers
Location
All sessions will be conducted on Capitol Hill.
Course Dates and Tuition
September 29 - October 2, 2008
February 9 - 12, 2009
April 20 - 23, 2009
May 18 - 21, 2009
June 15 - 18, 2009
Tuition - $1,150
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