Jan 19How House Republican’s Oversight Focus Will Impact CybersecurityBy Andrew Lock Similar to the drama of a Presidential transition, this year’s Congressional reorganization kicks off an overhaul of policy priorities. With Republicans in charge of the House, we embark on a two-year slog on a range of critical issues, including shoring up our nation’s cybersecurity. However, with a…Homeland Security4 min readHomeland Security4 min read
Sep 8, 2022The End of Fiscal Year 2022 is Fast Approaching — Monument Advocacy’s Julie Dunne, Former Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA, Shares Tips for Contracting SuccessEvery September, contracting professionals and industry gear up to help the government buy goods and services before the fiscal year ends on September 30. Typically, the government obligates a significant portion of their annual appropriations in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. In fact, over the last five years…4 min read4 min read
Sep 8, 2022The End of Fiscal Year 2022 is Fast Approaching — Monument Advocacy’s Julie Dunne, Former Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA, Shares Tips for Contracting SuccessEvery September, contracting professionals and industry gear up to help the government buy goods and services before the fiscal year ends on September 30. Typically, the government obligates a significant portion of their annual appropriations in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. In fact, over the last five years…4 min read4 min read
Jan 20, 2021Thoughts on the Transition of PowerBy: C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., Founder & CEO of Monument Advocacy For many Republicans and conservatives, the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris today generates a set of bewilderingly inconsistent reactions. On one hand, you fear that the Democrats’ shift to the hard left will bring…Washington DC6 min readWashington DC6 min read
Jan 11, 2021The New Power of the CBCBy: Lawrence Duncan III and Noelle Jones The Congressional Black Caucus (“CBC”) has long been recognized as the “conscience of the Congress.” But the CBC’s stature as a major powerbroker will reach new heights in the 117th Congress. Founded in 1971 with just 13 members, today the CBC stands at…Washington DC3 min readWashington DC3 min read
Dec 3, 2020Changes on the Horizon for the Ag CommitteesBy: T.A. Hawks Next year, new faces on the Ag Committees. In two Committees unused to upheaval, there will be significant changes in leadership atop the House and Senate Agriculture Committees in the coming Congress. This will provide opportunities for new viewpoints from senior leaders on the Committee, but…Agriculture4 min readAgriculture4 min read
Dec 3, 2020Leadership from the CenterBy: Lawrence Duncan III The aftermath of the Presidential election has finally produced a peaceful transition of power. In many respects, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris won a decisive and convincing victory: 306 electoral votes, more than 80 million popular votes (the most ever), and they flipped…Opinion4 min readOpinion4 min read
