The Hill newspaper carried a great piece on best practices for folks who have the opportunity (voluntary or required) to testify before a congressional hearing.  Lobbyists who work on Capitol Hill in Washington offer their tips to those who find themselves appearing before federal lawmakers. 

A couple of interesting takeaways from the article. First, witnesses should understand that the meeting itself is not a really a formal legal proceeding but better described as a “political proceeding” or a “made-for-TV drama.” The second, witnesses need to be aware of perception and should not wear ties that cost more than the committee chairman’s suit.

Access the story below:

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/dont-wear-a-tie-more-costly-than-panel-chairmans-suit-2009-03-24.html