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.

Politics

March 17, 2023

Thought of the Week Last week, the White House released President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal (FY 2024 budget proposal), outlining the administration’s ...
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Politics

March 10, 2023

Thought of the Week You’ve just won the award for greatest ____ in your field of all time. As you approach the stage to ...
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Politics

March 3, 2023

Thought of the Week Last week, we looked into generative AI and its potential to impact the lobbying industry. While I was supremely impressed ...
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Politics

February 24, 2023

Thought of the Week To me, the mention of “artificial intelligence” (AI) still conjures up images of Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator or Keanu ...
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Politics

February 17, 2023

Thought of the Week “Why can’t you let a politician on a plane? Because he’ll keep trying to destroy the other wing.” “When my ...
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Politics

February 10, 2023

Thought of the Week This week I attended the Public Affairs Council’s (PAC) annual Advocacy Conference. The conference brings together nearly 500 public affairs ...
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Politics

February 3, 2023

Thought of the Week Last December, I appeared on the SCOA Americas Week ‘Enriching Lives through Volunteerism’ panel. It was a great opportunity for ...
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Politics

January 27, 2023

Thought of the Week There are signs that Washington may be on the cusp of returning to its pre-Covid normal. Although few, if any, ...
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Politics

January 20, 2023

Thought of the Week Revelations that President Biden, like his predecessor Donald Trump, kept unauthorized documents upon leaving office have rocked Washington and dominated ...
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Politics

January 13, 2023

Thought of the Week A new year. A new Congress. A new Speaker. New committee assignments. Renewed calls for fiscal discipline. We’re hearing a ...
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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.