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.

December 5, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week How was your Thanksgiving? Did you graduate to the adult table or are you still relegated to the kids’ table? ...

November 21, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week With a three-day meeting of the Conference Board’s Government Relations Executive (GRE) Council* scheduled for the latter half of this ...

November 14, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: It's weird how the mind works. Earlier this week, as I attended a home dedication for a post-9/11 veteran, while ...

October 31, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: How many group text chains are you on? I’ve lost count. I’ve got family, extended family, work, golf, high school, ...

October 24, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Last week, I was in Phoenix for SCOA’s annual Credit Manager’s meeting. Beyond presenting my take on the U.S. economic ...

October 10, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: I’ve begun to receive a few questions about what next month’s off-year elections may portend for the 2026 mid-term elections. ...

October 3, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: October 1 was a beautiful day in downtown Washington, D.C. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, the temperature was ...

September 26, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: My wife has been on me for months (well, years) to consolidate our two storage units into one. We have ...

September 19, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Among others, September is National Coupon, National Preparedness, and National Library Card Sign-Up Month; yesterday, was National Cheeseburger Day; and ...

September 12, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Earlier this week, my thought was to write about turning 60, what that means in Japanese culture, relate my celebration ...

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.