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.
December 20, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: This will be the last The Washington Connection for 2024; we will pick up again on January 10, 2025, with ...
Read More December 13, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: “Elementary, my dear Watson.” “Play it again, Sam.” “I fear all we’ve done is awaken a sleeping giant.” Three famous ...
Read More December 6, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: It’s week 14 of the NFL season, which means it’s crunch time for anyone with a fantasy football team. Most ...
Read More November 22, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: “Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.” This famous aside by Polonius in Act 2, Scene 2 from ...
Read More November 8, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: I’m going to go out on a limb today and suggest that the story of a pet squirrel can help ...
Read More November 1, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: This past weekend, my wife and I attended her life-long friend’s daughter’s wedding. It was a beautiful fall day in ...
Read More October 25, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: Without doubt, the most asked question I’ve received this week is, “Jamie. Who’s going to win the election?” Family, friends, ...
Read More October 18, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: As a kid, I just couldn’t stomach cooked green bell peppers, even those stuffed with ground beef and my grandmother’s ...
Read More October 11, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news…The good news is that much of official Washington remains away from ...
Read More October 4, 2024
By James D. Winslow
Thought of the Week: I know it’s a little more than 9 months out, but where are you on your New Year’s resolutions? Did ...
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