The President’s Budget This course, held each year in mid-February, focuses on the President’s next fiscal year budget proposal released in early February. Our faculty discuss the policy initiatives of the President and how Congress will respond to them. photo credit: ewan traveler Attendees participate in a comprehensive overview and analysis of the President’s most … Read more
Title III of the Congressional Budget Act requires that the President submit his proposed budget to Congress no later than the first Monday in February. The President’s budget is actually only a request made to Congress, and Congress is under no obligation to adopt the budget or consider the recommendations of the President. photo credit: … Read more
Law can be affected without the need to directly amend the law. The language used in one law can change the effect of language within another law. A provision that does not amend another law is known as freestanding. This means it will stand apart from other law, however, this does not mean it is … Read more
Capitol Hill Workshop: Legislative-Executive Workshop In 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: Aunt Owwee You will leave this workshop with … Read more
Kevin O’Connell Completes Congressional Operations Certificate from TheCapitol.Net Kevin O’Connell has completed his certificate in Congressional Operations from TheCapitol.Net. The Certificate in Congressional Operations is awarded to participants in the program who have completed more than 75 hours of training about how congress works. Kevin O’Connell is the Congressional Affairs Officer at the Institute of … Read more
Major D’Anne Spence Completed Congressional Operations Certificate from TheCapitol.Net . ALEXANDRIA, VA – (July 27, 2010) Major D’Anne Spence, USAF, has completed her certificate in Congressional Operations from TheCapitol.Net. The Certificate in Congressional Operations is awarded to participants in the program who have completed more than 75 hours of congressional related training. Major D’Anne Spence … Read more