Working with Congress and Congressional Staff, a Four-Course Series on CD

A Capitol Learning Audio CourseTM This four course series gives public and governmental affairs professionals from agencies, associations, corporations, nonprofits, and congressional offices an overview and review of the major aspects of working with Congress and congressional staff. Also perfect for novices to who want an introduction to legislative affairs and government relations. Four audio … Read more

Working with Congress and Congressional Staff, a Four-Course Series on CD

A Capitol Learning Audio CourseTM This four course series gives public and governmental affairs professionals from agencies, associations, corporations, nonprofits, and congressional offices an overview and review of the major aspects of working with Congress and congressional staff. Also perfect for novices to who want an introduction to legislative affairs and government relations. Four audio … Read more

Working with Congress and Congressional Staff, a Four-Course Series on CD

A Capitol Learning Audio CourseTM This four course series gives public and governmental affairs professionals from agencies, associations, corporations, nonprofits, and congressional offices an overview and review of the major aspects of working with Congress and congressional staff. Also perfect for novices to who want an introduction to legislative affairs and government relations. Four audio … Read more

Members Representational Allowance (MRA) / Legislative Assistant / Legislative Correspondent / Legislative Director (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA) / Legislative Assistant / Legislative Correspondent / Legislative Director   Employment Summit – Three Skills You Can’t Do Without – Stacy Cervenka   The first paid staff on Capitol Hill were hired by committees before the Civil War. By World War … Read more

Caucus / Congressional Member Organization / CMO / Congressional Staff Organization / CSO (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Caucus / Congressional Member Organization / CMO / Congressional Staff Organization / CSO Caucus is from the Algonquian Indian language, where caucus meant “to meet together.” An informal organization of members of the House or the Senate, or both, that exists to discuss issues of … Read more

Understanding “Congressional Culture”

“Congressional culture” is comprised of a mix of youthful staff, optimistic freshman members, cynical reporters, seasoned members, and crusty senators. This can often result in a clash of both the old and new. photo credit: Mr. T in DC In evaluating congressional culture, it is important to understand the working environment of Congress. That environment … Read more