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 1, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: There are two types of people who emerge every year in late fall—you’ve got your Thanksgiving people, and you’ve got ...

November 17, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: I was out of town last week for a Veteran’s Day event. Because people know I live in the nation’s ...

November 9, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: I have a bad back; it’s the product of 20th century golf swing mechanics and the hundreds of practice range ...

All New! SANCTIONS UPDATE from SCOA’s Legal & Compliance Department

By Stephen Pitalo

Welcome to the first edition of what will be periodic updates from SCOA’s Legal & Compliance Department briefly summarizing the current US sanctions regime, ...

November 3, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: I was raised Catholic, went to CCD, took first communion, was confirmed, and attended St. Patrick’s Church in Rockville, MD, ...

October 27, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: One of the most captivating things about traveling across Italy is that ancient history is never further than a few ...

October 6, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: My grandparents immigrated to the United States from Italy as Benito Mussolini’s brand of fascism swept across the country in ...

September 29, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Do you remember the television show Early Edition? Set in Chicago, the character played by Kyle Chandler would receive a ...

September 22, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week Do you remember the ice-bucket challenge? I do, and I even remember where I was when I was called out, ...

President Clinton, President Bush, and third wheel candidate H. Ross Perot

September 15, 2023

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week Dating back to the early 19th century, and based on the idea that there are two wheels on a bicycle, ...

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.