Blog - SCOA DC

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.

June 5, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week This coming July 4, the United States will celebrate its semi-quincentennial anniversary. Over its 250-year history, the U.S. has had ...

May 29, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week As you might suspect, the Washington office is following the 2026 primary elections closely. The reason is obvious: we’re looking ...

May 22, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week Last week, I had a catchup meeting with a former consultant. In an off-hand comment, the younger professional on the ...

May 15, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week With the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the producer price index hit 6.0% in April, the highest since December ...

May 8, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week After some “encouragement” from my wife, I relented and made a visit to a general practitioner. It had been some ...

May 1, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week Earlier this week, I walked into The Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Ave. to meet a lobbying colleague for Happy Hour. ...

April 24, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Pictured left to right: Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) Donor Tom Manix, SMGA Founder Jamie Winslow, and N*SYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick supporting wounded veterans at ...

April 10, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week The Masters golf tournament kicked off yesterday, with defending champion Rory McIlroy sharing the early first round lead with a ...

April 3, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week It’s a done deal, a piece of cake. A slam dunk, lock. An open-and-shut, signed-sealed-and delivered, sure thing. But is ...

March 27, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week I always get a bit worried when I draw the 2:00 or 2:30pm conference speaking slot. It’s right after lunch, ...

About SCOA’s Washington D.C. Office

SCOA has held a presence in the U.S. capital for over 40 years, serving as the
company’s link to policymakers and important legislation that can impact our diverse business portfolio. Today, the office serves two important functions: the first, a research arm that digs into the economic variables of policy and foreign relations. The other as a government liaison and lobbyist on behalf of SCOA. If you are seeking information or need assistance influencing outcomes pertinent to your area of business, SCOA’s D.C. office is an invaluable resource at your disposal.