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The shutdown continues to dominate the newscycle. Since our original post on the shutdown , the debate continues over a path forward. In the interim, 800,000 federal workers’ and countless private sector contractors’ (from janitorial staff to technology consultants) livelihoods remain at stake since 80% of American workers live paycheck to paycheck ( CBS ). Who are the 800,000? 800,000 people […]
How do you feel about power? About networking? About your presence? The Policy Circle is pleased to announce the launch of a new Leadership Series! At The Policy Circle, we understand that strengthening your voice is something that takes effort, practice, and confidence. That’s why we put together this six-part video series; so that you […]
On January 3, 2019, members of the House of Representatives were sworn in as mandated in the Constitution . As the new year begins and a new Congress begins work, this is a great time to review the U.S. House of Representatives Policy Circle brief , which reminds us that “The House is run by majority rule. When a majority of members vote to do something in […]
Today marks 20 days since the budget impasse between the Legislative and the Executive branches which shut down the Federal Government on December 22, 2018 — bringing to mind the memorable scene in 1993 political comedy, Dave . A Presidential impersonator (Kevin Kline) and his accountant gather Washington power brokers peacefully around a conference table and […]
We have much to celebrate! The Policy Circle community started 2019 with 204 circles, 20 of those circles joining as part of our Winter Cohorts group. Cohorts are a new program to build community among new circle leaders who are at the same stage in launching their circle. Cohorts will meet virtually to share ideas […]
So what‘s the plan for The Policy Circle 2019? “Leading and Living in A Connected Community” – 2019 Policy Circle Summit on November 15 in Chicago. The theme is Living and Leading in a Connected Community – we will discuss smart cities, connectivity, privacy, and then the Future of Neighborhoods – what will bring […]