Congressional Insight
A Computer Simulation of Political Challenges
Become a Member of the 111th Congress
The NAM brings you political education at its best with Congressional Insight. Learn how Congress really works. This fast-paced, performance-oriented simulation immerses you in the real world of a federal legislator. It’s the top hit of any association conference, corporate meeting, PAC fund-raiser or grassroots and key contact meeting.
With Congressional Insight, you experience the high-pressured, uncompromising environment in which legislators — and federal legislative staff members — must operate. With increasingly tight deadlines, your team must step into the shoes of a real legislator and decide —
- which bills to support;
- which committee posts to seek;
- how much time to devote to fund-raising efforts; and
- what tradeoffs to make amidst constituent, party, special-interest and media pressures.
The facilitator, with the help of the computer simulation, leads your group through 11 rounds of play that encompass your first term as a member of the House of Representatives. And just like in real life, you will receive instant feedback on all your decisions which can help –or hurt– your chances for re-election.
Congressional Insight can accommodate 6 to 64 players during a simulation that lasts 2 ½ - 3 hours and can be facilitated in an office, hotel seminar room or anywhere with an adequate meeting space.
Seminar Or Software -- Take Your Pick
No need to sweat the details. The NAM’s experienced Public Affairs staff will do it all for you. With a personalized seminar your group will explore the legislative process from an inside-the-Beltway point of view. Our facilitator will guide your group through the simulation, handle the logistics of equipment and set-up and answer any questions on the legislative process.
Or, purchase the easy-to-run, self-contained software package (using Windows™) and run your own seminars year after year. The package contains updated player biographies and legislative-district information, enough handout materials for a simulation with 64 people, a comprehensive User’s Manual, plus an invaluable handbook covering the basics on how Congress works. All you need is a PC and a standard printer. We recommend purchasing the package only if you plan to run the program four or more times a year.
Congressional Insight is the perfect political-education tool. This exciting and memorable simulation promotes high-energy teamwork. Your PAC, association, educational or corporate group will enjoy the decision-making process … and learn about making tough decisions!
Special offer! If you reserve the NAM’s Congressional Insight using our instructors, you can apply the fee toward future purchase of the software package. That means your first demonstration is free when you purchase the full software package within six months of your initial guided exercise. To see this program in action, contact the NAM about a demonstration or audit. Just write, call, fax or e-mail: Public Affairs Department, National Association of Manufacturers, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004-1790; phone (202) 637-3014; fax (202) 637-3182; e-mail ci@nam.org.
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