Rep.-Elect Polis Blogs Freshman Orientation Details
Rep.-elect Jared Polis, a Democrat from Colorado, is blogging his freshman congressional class orientation at Harvard University this week over at ColoradoPols.com (hat tip, Sunlight Foundation blog). So far, he's posted the schedule for the multi-day orientation. On Tuesday, newbies heard from Rep. Michael Capuano, D-Mass., and enjoyed a New England clambake. On Wednesday, they got a briefing from National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell; had a tutorial on the appropriations and budget process; learned about the continuing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; and heard from the father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, William Gates Sr., who co-chairs the foundation his son started. On Thursday, they will learn about the economic crisis and making an impact as a new member of Congress (with Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo.). Friday brings discussions on healthcare policy and an imaginative session called "Standing on the Edge of a New Frontier: The World in 2033" featuring Internet visionary Jonathan Zittrain.
Categories:
Congress
Join the Discussion
The National Journal Group has the right (but not the obligation) to monitor the comments and to remove any materials it deems inappropriate.
Comments powered by Disqus