Monday, November 28, 2011

How Washington Works

Facts:
1.  Washington is considered a town with only one interest which is politics. 
2.  Washington is open to newcomers
3.  The city seems a foreign place when newcomers arrive in the city. 
4.  The Department of Transportation is called D-O-T. 
5.  Washington DC has a population of 3.5 million people.
6.  A Killer Amendment is when a legislator disagree with the principles of a bill and offers a new one.
7.  Politicians are interested in public recognition. 
8.  Jargon is a vital element of the Washington game. 
9.  The Department of Housing and Urban development is called HUD.
10.  The political community of Washington describes the Beltway as a moat that separates the capital from the country. 

Questions:
1.  Should newcomers go into Washington more often?
2.  Is it good that the political community feels that the capital is separate from the rest of the country?
3.  Should politicians not be mentioned in the media while they are in office?
4.  Does a Killer Amendment usually pass?
5.  Why is Washington open to newcomers? 

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