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Internship in the Office of Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO). Alisa Tiwari 10/7/11 Princeton Class 2014. Internship Background. Internship purpose: understanding of the challenges of developing and implementing public policy initiatives Why Senator Bennet ? Colorado and environmental
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Internship in the Office of Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) Alisa Tiwari 10/7/11 Princeton Class 2014
Internship Background • Internship purpose: understanding of the challenges of developing and implementing public policy initiatives • Why Senator Bennet? • Colorado and environmental issues • Senator Bennet and environmental policy
Informing the Senator • Attending hearing and meetings for the Senate Committees • Researching relevant information or legislation for • public statements • press releases • Floor statements • Preparing memos on Colorado site visits
Constituent Concerns • Responding to letters • Meeting and greeting constituent groups • Answering the phone
Packets • Preparing daily press packets • National News: Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post • State News: Denver Post, Durango Herald, Colorado Springs Gazette, Fort Morgan Times, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Greely Tribune, Pueblo Chieftain, Fort Collins Coloradoan, Glenwood Springs Post Independent… • Researching current legislation or news stories
Skills Acquired • Understanding Congress • Conducting research and reading legislation • Justifying Senate votes or political decisions • Keeping up to date on current events • Writing talking points, briefs, and letters
Conclusion • Challenges • Budget crisis • Functions of a Senate office • Environmental issues • Impact on my course of study