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Dear Friends, As we navigate the new realities of daily life, Congress finds itself in much the same position as the rest of us. Despite dramatic safety and logistical challenges, and an uncertain timeline for when they may abate, Congress must still find a way to do its work. Further
In politics, we often learn the lesson of the last time. Our current economic troubles prompt comparison to previous episodes, particularly the 2007-2009 Great Recession. While the past six weeks may seem like an eternity to many Americans, we are early in the government response to this crisis, particularly its
Josh and Mark talk with Sarah Binder, Brookings Senior Fellow and professor of political science at George Washington University, about Congress and the politics affecting its coronavirus responses. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sarah-Binder-Pandemic-Podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (44.2MB)Subscribe: RSS | More
Dear Friends, How the world has changed in the few weeks since we last connected. I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe as we all navigate this uncertain terrain. As always, we are mindful of the countless contributions of our federal workforce as every agency plays
In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, three major bills were passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in March. On March 6, the president signed into law H.R.6074, an $8.3 billion supplemental appropriations bill, mostly aimed at providing additional funding for the Department of Health and
Amid a growing pandemic where social interaction could threaten health, many questions have been raised about the continuity of operations on Capitol Hill. Not for the first time, remote voting is among the ideas being floated. It has been more frequently mentioned in congressional discourse since smartphones became commonplace. Over
Welcome to appropriations season on Capitol Hill. With the President’s budget officially submitted last month it is now up to Congress to decide what to keep, what to discard, and what to enhance. I want to focus on the third category, and I offer these thoughts from the perspective of
Dear Friends, Like all of you, we at GAI are keenly aware of concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), and we are tracking developments and public health guidance closely. At this time, there are no changes to our current class schedule. The Capitol campus remains open to the public, and health
“Polarization” is used as a near blanket explanation for anything political, from congressional dysfunction and lack of compromise to disdain for the opposite party. And now, it is also to blame for the impeachment, the trial, and the impending acquittal of President Trump. Except it isn’t, at least not entirely.
Dear Friends, From last night’s debacle in Iowa to the conclusion of the Senate impeachment trial, February is certainly off to a dramatic start. Even tonight’s State of the Union address, typically the subject of wall-to-wall media coverage, threatens to be overshadowed by other events. This month, Congress will also
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