What our clients say about Congress in a Nutshell

"An incoming budget analyst should be required to take this." 
-- Program Analyst, Budget Division, National Science Foundation

 

"Working in grassroots lobbying & gov't relations I found this seminar to be informative and extremely helpful." 
-- Program Assistant, American Bankers Association

 

"[Now] I can communicate more effectively with my co-workers when speaking about Congressional issues."

 

"Useful background for understanding some of US political mechanisms." 
-- Assistant Naval Attache, British Defence Staff, British Embassy

 

"Stimulating and practical! Made a complicated process understandable and realistic."

 

"Great program!" 
-- Administrative Assistant, Am. Society of Clinical Oncology

 

"I would recommend this course & am so glad I participated! Learned some very helpful info."

 

"Would suggest to co-worker.  Great introduction as to the whats and whys." 
-- National Service Officer, Fleet Reserve Association

 

"This is a very understandable for all levels and the material is very detailed and great for future use."

 

"Would recommend to someone with little or no previous congressional experience." 
-- Program Analyst, DEA

 

"Good general info for foreign diplomat." 
-- Attache, foreign embassy

 

"I would have liked to have attended sooner."

 

"Great basic course for newcomers to legislative process. Also a good refresher course for those who've been around awhile."
-- Deputy Director, National Guard Association of the U.S.

 

"In my new duties I will be following bills, attending hearings, writing correspondence using Conference Reports, and also looking up and pulling bills. This course provided a good background in helping with my new duties and responsibilities."

 

"All speakers provided information in clear and concise manner."

"Excellent overview of the government and the legislative process."
-- Workshop Attendee, Sandia National Laboratories

 

"Impressed with depth of knowledge. An overall better understanding of how Congress works and who the major players will be in the 112th." 
-- Course Attendee

 

"As a Research Specialist, it will aid me in tracking legislation more effectively."

 

"This program provided me with good insight into the way Congress works and as a result will enable me to more easily understand future proceedings.  In my area of Defense this will be of considerable value when spending debates are underway."

 

"I would encourage people with the same work experience [5 years] to attend this program.  It has enhanced my understanding, cleared confusion, and dusted off previous knowledge." 
-- Manager, Food Distributors International

 

"Very well put together and explained."
-- Workshop Attendee, U.S. Postal Service

 

"In an ever-changing congressional environment, this class gives you the tools needed to get the job done."
-- Legislative Liaison, U.S. Department of Commerce

 

"I would encourage another member of my office to attend in order to gain informative insight on Congress, Members and their functions." 
-- Workshop Attendee, HQ USAF Reserve Personnel Directorate

 

"For a short seminar, it had a lot of concise summaries of what is pertinent to the legislative process.  It cleared up ambiguities about nomenclature & procedures."

 

"Great program.  Helped give the Big Picture and details you need to understand it."

 

"Program provides attendee a broad understanding of all facets of Congress. Excellent!"
-- Captain, Air Combat Command, Financial Analysis

 

"A good, thorough introduction.  Materials are helpful reference."

 

"Very useful program....  The speakers brought out points that aren't usually discussed." 
-- Paralegal