If you live in Washington D.C. and have been affected by the government shutdown (and who in the District hasn't) now would actually be a great time to take advantage of your newfound time off. Since day one of Sam's…
It's been all over the news lately. The debt ceiling. CNN even has a countdown clock till we hit it, like some dramatic movie, ticking down the time till the asteroid hits the economy. The debt ceiling. Something hovering over…
It might sound strange, but something major and historic took place on October 1st, and it wasn't just the government shutdown. It was actually the roll out of the nation's first health care law, the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare)…
It's been a grueling congressional session. With only about a week left before the 113th Congress (mercifully) comes to a close, let's pause and take a look at what this congress has left to do before closing out the year.…
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University summed up the State of the Union address like this: "A State of the Union speech, whether something goes in the speech or not, is not just…
Last week, we talked briefly about how the President wants to shake up the higher education system by holding them accountable for both performance and how they help to reign in soaring tuition costs. This week we're going to get…
JOIN US! "Iraq is collapsing; Russia is bullying; and the US seems war-weary and cautious. Is this a critical moment in US foreign policy? My answer is yes, but that there is even more to it than the headlines."…
U.S. Department of State: Foreign Policy Classroom Speaker: David Gilmour, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs on "The U.S. Commitment to Africa" When: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Check in will begin at 10:30…
Congress Members and DC Organizations Seek Interns for Fall 2015! Rep. Candice S. Miller Description: Congresswoman Candice S. Miller (R-MI) seeks legislative interns for the Fall 2015 semester. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable exposure…
Still Looking for a DC Fall Internship? Florida House GOP member seeks intern to start immediately in the Washington D.C. office. A qualified candidate will be well-organized, responsible, dependable, and have good oral and written communication skills. Duties will…
