On September 17, 2026 at 4 pm I will be moderating a panel discussion at the Levin Center on how rebooting Congress can help save American democracy. It will feature Philip Wallach, Steven Winter, and Barbara Comstock. RSVP here: levin-center.org/constitution-d…
Jim Townsend
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Jim Townsend, an attorney, former congressional staffer and state legislator, is Director of @Levin_Center
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Looking forward to joining former Congressman Dave Trott on the radio to talk about the mission and work of the Levin Center! Today at 10:35 am!
Listen to @Levin_Center director Jim Townsend live on @wjrradio this morning at 10:35am EDT!View quoted post on X
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Putting country (and the facts) before party.
Cong. Mgmt Foundation report points out what we see in our oversight trainings with congressional staff – their powerful desire to collaborate across the aisle by putting country (and the facts) before party. tinyurl.com/bdfykmknView quoted post on X
To see other Portraits in Oversight ranging from the first congressional investigation in 1792 to inquiries into the KKK, Teapot Dome, vehicle safety, Watergate and more, visit tinyurl.com/2p9aazsx
Want to know why Congress enacted #SarbanesOxleyAct (SOX) 20 years ago on July 30, 2002? Track how Congress’ inquiries into #Enron’s skullduggery led to landmark legislation in our Enron Portrait in Oversight.tinyurl.com/3vvmxvh7View quoted post on X