Date: Jul 14 - 17, 2003 Location: Washington, D.C. Event Name: Congress and the Intelligence Community Event Sponsor: The Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University Event Description: Open to Civilian and uniformed employees (GS-11 and above or military equivalent) from any department or agency with an interest in the intelligence area, the purpose of this four-day workshop is to increase the participant's understanding of the various ways that Congress interacts with the intelligence community, and therefore increase their effectiveness in this environment. Topics covered may include the politics of defense legislation; the role and operation of the House and Senate committees that authorize and appropriate funds for the intelligence community; the issue of intelligence and homeland security; and the influence of the media and special interests. Contact Information: Joan Milan [ gai@georgetown.edu ] 202-333-4838 Web site: http://www.georgetown.edu/ssce/gai