Washington Insight
This blog features insights into the people, policy and politics that make the nation’s capital tick. You’ll read the Washington office’s take on current events in the U.S. political sphere that impact the economy, SCOA’s business sectors and our relationships with American lawmakers.
April 26, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: The Big Year is an American comedy starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson, and Steve Martin. The film is based loosely on ...
Read More April 19, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: We all live in a bubble of our own making. We surround ourselves with those who think like us, have ...
Read More April 12, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: Before becoming a university professor and management consultant, my father was a small college basketball coach. He brought that experience ...
Read More April 5, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: Although the cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin peaked early this year, it’s Spring Break season in Washington. While tour ...
Read More March 28, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: I’ve dated myself numerous times writing this blog over the past several years. At the risk of doing it again, ...
Read More March 22, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: If a group of eagles is called a convocation, a group of ravens a conspiracy, and a group of crows ...
Read More March 15, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: Every job comes with its own particular package of perks. You know, things like paid volunteer days, flexible work schedules, ...
Read More March 8, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: One of my wife’s favorite movies is the Gen X defining film Reality Bites. A classic scene in the picture ...
Read More March 1, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: Made famous by the band R.E.M. with their early-1980’s hit Don’t Go Back to Rockville, my hometown has been going ...
Read More February 23, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: Cascatelli? Quattrotini? Vesuvio? Have you walked into your favorite Italian restaurant lately and not recognized the pasta(s) on the menu? ...
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