One of the classes that I am taking this semester at GMU is a Public Policy class that focuses on teaching the interns how Washington works. One week we focused our reading on think tanks. Think tanks are organizations that are devoted to research and advocacy on topics that are of interest to the progression of our society. Many of them use their research to form inform politicians on public policies that could benefit the public. This past week, instead of discussing in class the topic that we were reading about, our professor invited us to attend a Congressional Briefing on the topic, "A Critique o the CFPB's Arbitration Study." The meeting took place on Capitol Hill in the Rayburn House office building.
Our professor moderated the event. We heard a researcher from a think tank share his research on the topic of arbitration. After he shared his research and conclusions from his research, a representative of a consumer organization rebutted the argument the researcher made and shared his own research and experiences as an attorney. When both sides were ableton present their case, the moderator opened the discussion up to the audience for a time of question and answering. Once the briefing was concluded, we students got to sit in the seats that committees normally sit in and discuss the topic of think tanks and our thoughts on the briefing that we had just heard. One of the things that I have appreciated about this professor is her ability to listen and be open to all views, in spite of the fact that she has very strong opinions on the topics we discuss. Her experience in DC is substantial and she is generous in sharing tips and recommendations for those who would like to pursue a career in DC.
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Daphne ThompsonPursuing a Bachelor Degree in Public Services and Policy, Daphne is starting her senior year this fall. Archives
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