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.

February 20, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, your to-do list is checked off, and it’s raining outside. You nestle into your favorite ...

February 13, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week The Inuit’s have roughly four dozen specific terms for snow. To name a few, there’s qana for falling snow, aput ...

February 6, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week Because there is nothing going on in Washington right now -- besides the House and Senate both being in session ...

January 30, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week How’s your “Dry January” going? Did you even try it this year? You know Dry January; it’s the public health ...

January 23, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week A snowmageddon, a snowpocalypse, an Arctic blast, a bomb cyclone; whatever you want to call it, a major winter storm ...

January 16, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week It’s the 1980s. The Police, Michael Jackson, and Van Halen are chart toppers; the Washington Redskins were an NFC powerhouse; ...

January 9, 2026

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week One of the most surprising statistics from the 2024 presidential election was the surge of support President Trump received from ...

December 19, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week One of the things I try to do at the end of the year is look back, take stock, and ...

December 12, 2025

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week Years ago, as our kids began to get older, my sister and I did away with giving Christmas presents to ...

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? ...

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.