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This core course provides a comprehensive look at congressional processes and organization, and at how Congress affects the daily operations of every department and agency in the executive branch. The Congressional Operations Seminar, which we have been conducting for more than 50 years, is our flagship class and is th , ...

This core course provides a comprehensive look at congressional processes and organization, and at how Congress affects the daily operations of every department and agency in the executive branch. The Congressional Operations Seminar, which we have been conducting for more than 50 years, is our flagship class and is th , ...

This core course provides a comprehensive look at congressional processes and organization, and at how Congress affects the daily operations of every department and agency in the executive branch. The Congressional Operations Seminar, which we have been conducting for more than 50 years, is our flagship class and is th , ...

This course is designed to provide federal officials and others with a comprehensive understanding of how to work more effectively with congressional staff. The 2-day workshop focuses on the various components of communicating with staff, educating staff, and responding to congressional correspondence, as well as on the specific skills needed to be most effective in […] , ...

From the beginning of the republic to the present day presidents and congressional leaders have contended over which branch really is in charge. Relations between the branches are frequently tense, and no period of American history has been without its conflicts between the branches. This course examines the nature of the relationship from its constitutional […] , ...

This course is designed to provide federal officials and others with a comprehensive understanding of how to work more effectively with congressional staff. The 2-day workshop focuses on the various components of communicating with staff, educating staff, and responding to congressional correspondence, as well as on the specific skills needed to be most effective in […] , ...

This course is designed to assist participants in identifying, analyzing, and following legislation at the various stages in the legislative process. It provides an in-depth, detailed understanding of legislative procedure and strategy for individuals who already have a good working knowledge of the basics of Congress and the legislative process. This two-day course will help […] , ...

This course is designed to assist participants in identifying, analyzing, and following legislation at the various stages in the legislative process. It provides an in-depth, detailed understanding of legislative procedure and strategy for individuals who already have a good working knowledge of the basics of Congress and the legislative process. This two-day course will help […] , ...

The formulation and enactment of the annual federal budget is a highly complex process involving thousands of individuals in both the executive and legislative branches. Both the House and the Senate must pass an annual Budget Resolution (or a substitute), as well as the twelve annual appropriations measures either individually or in omnibus packages. But […] , ...

The formulation and enactment of the annual federal budget is a highly complex process involving thousands of individuals in both the executive and legislative branches. Both the House and the Senate must pass an annual Budget Resolution (or a substitute), as well as the twelve annual appropriations measures either individually or in omnibus packages. But […] , ...