Internship in the Office of Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)
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Internship in the Office of Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)
Alisa Tiwari10/7/11
Princeton Class 2014
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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
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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
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Constituent Concerns
• Responding to letters• Meeting and greeting
constituent groups• Answering the phone
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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
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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
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Conclusion
• Challenges– Budget crisis – Functions of a Senate office – Environmental issues
• Impact on my course of study