Two Days in Washington DC: There are no absolutes – Only Trade-Offs

Nearly everyone who visits their Congressional Delegates “wants” something from them. They are either lobbying to promote a favor they seek for themselves or it’s their job (paid) to do so for someone else. Favors come in many flavors. Some are simple and others complex. Some require education and or other methods of persuasion, because of the many opposing viewpoints and choices. Good and Fair Governance remains difficult at best. During our Oregon Business group’s visit to Washington D.C., we had an assigned agenda from our group full of wants and desires. Each agenda item was designed to promote an aspect of the Oregon Economy. Of ...