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.
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