The Defense BudgetHeld each year in late-February, this course concentrates on the President’s new fiscal year defense budget proposal and how Congress responds to it. Experienced faculty members explore and study key documents, charts and graphs, budget allocations and projections provided in this budget. photo credit: Johnny JupiterThe defense budget request is carefully analyzed, focusing [...]
Each year, countless dollars are spent on public relations efforts that are specifically designed to capture the attention of legislators. Whether it is an advertisement in Roll Call or a web site ad meant to persuade busy lawmakers and staff, a creative array of messages are developed to formulate a successful advocacy campaign. photo credit: [...]
As a prospective public witness testifying before Congress, it is essential to have a solid understanding of the Truth-In-Testimony rules that witnesses are required to comply with and the consequences that can result for failing to comply. photo credit: einalemTo the greatest extent possible, witnesses who appear before each committee are required to submit written [...]
The Defense BudgetHeld each year in late-February, this course concentrates on the President’s new fiscal year defense budget proposal and how Congress responds to it. Experienced faculty members explore and study key documents, charts and graphs, budget allocations and projections provided in this budget. photo credit: Johnny JupiterThe defense budget request is carefully analyzed, focusing [...]
When you are invited to testify before Congress, visual aids can provide impact and enhance your testimony. Even so, certain guidelines should be followed to make the most of the use and design of visual aids. photo credit: kifoFirst and foremost, make certain you obtain approval to use any intended visual aids prior to the [...]
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and ProcessIn this engaging workshop and seminar on legislative operations, Washington-based experts focus on these 3 P’s. They discuss the policy-making process and the legislative agenda, help you understand the congressional budget process, and demystify the culture of the U.S. Congress. photo credit: exfordyYou will leave this workshop with a [...]
Amendment Tree: Diagram showing the number and types of amendments to a measure permitted by the chamber. It also shows the relationship among the amendments, their degree or type, and the order in which they may be offered and the order in which they are voted on.TheCapitol.Net offers training in legislative and congressional operations, Washington [...]
One of the earliest tasks of many new press secretaries and communication directors is the development of a communications plan. A large portion of early reviews, research and interviews will result in the development of this plan. Without the presence of such a plan, any proactive press work is virtually impossible. photo credit: jeremyfooIn some [...]
Amendment Tree: Diagram showing the number and types of amendments to a measure permitted by the chamber. It also shows the relationship among the amendments, their degree or type, and the order in which they may be offered and the order in which they are voted on.TheCapitol.Net offers training in legislative and congressional operations, Washington [...]
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing – How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and MemosOur writing courses have been described as “really about how to get better job reviews and get promoted” because they help you improve one of your most important, and visible, job skills: written communication.Designed for [...]