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

July 26, 2024

Thought of the Week: I’m a member of the Conference Board’s Government Relations Executive Council (GRE). The GRE is made up of the government ...
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Politics

July 19, 2024

Thought of the Week: At the risk of stating the obvious, President Joe Biden’s (and by extension any Democratic presidential candidate’s) reelection campaign is ...
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Politics

July 12, 2024

Thought of the Week: The political events over the past two weeks and a private email conversation I had with a professor from my ...
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Politics

June 28, 2024

Thought of the Week: My father-in-law was a great storyteller. He didn’t need to be. He was an accomplished ophthalmologist, an eye surgeon, who ...
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Politics

June 21, 2024

Thought of the Week: My wife and I downsized a couple years ago. Like many parents, we became empty nesters once our kids went ...
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Grumpy Old Men on Social Security
Politics

June 14, 2024

Thought of the Week: Have you received your new Social Security Statement yet? I got mine. Among other things, it provides personalized monthly retirement ...
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General

SANCTIONS UPDATE: Israel Antiboycott Compliance Company-Wide Notice

US Antiboycott Law: What Businesspeople Should Know U.S. individuals and companies are absolutely prohibited by law (as well as SCOA company rules) from taking ...
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Politics

June 7, 2024

Thought of the Week: I threw my charity golf tournament earlier this week; it was the 18th annual SMGA Charity Golf Classic. Each year, ...
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Politics

May 31, 2024

Thought of the Week: Are you like my wife? Do you fast-forward through TV commercials, previous week show recaps, and program intros? Me? I ...
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Politics

May 24, 2024

Thought of the Week: Every Good Boy Does Fine; FACE. Good Boys Do Fine Always; All Cows Eat Grass. No, The Washington Connection does ...
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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.

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