CONGRESS 101
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Congress 101 will review the basic structure of government with an emphasis on congressional leadership and the
committees that are relevant to NATCA.
Why should I attend? Both first-time attendees and experienced legislative activists can learn something from this class.
In order to be a truly effective activist, you must understand how Congress and its committees are structured. This class will
cover the basic structures of both the House and Senate, give you a better understanding of government leadership, and
why some congressional committees have such a large impact on NATCA.
Instructors:
Richard Kennington is the Northwest Mountain National Legislative Committee Chair. He also serves as FacRep at Portland Tower,
Oregon. During his time with the National Legislative Committee, Kennington has made it a priority to give NATCA members a strong
legislative foundation upon which they can become better activists.
John Bressler is NATCA's Deputy Director of Government Affairs. He brings unique experience and talent to NATCA from his experience
working on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, as well as the House Aviation Subcommittee. He also served as
U.S. Representative Frank LoBiondo's Legislative Director, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the political process.
Allie Valocchi Cloyes is NATCA's Senior Political and Legislative Representative. Previously, she worked for two members of the
Pennsylvania delegation in the House and Senate. As a former Hill staffer, she knows the political process well and has strong
relationships on Capitol Hill.
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