Simon Etcher
Contributing Writer
Simon Etcher - Photo by SE
Simon Etcher has spent the past twenty years working with and listening to America's CEOs, university leaders and top government officials. How they see the world; where they see the challenges and opportunities; what decisions they make that affect workers, technology development and the overall competitiveness of the United States, all inform Simon's (or Etch, as he is more informally known) perspectives on the world. He's been in the boardrooms, the halls of Congress and the ivory towers and is ready to share what he's learned with the readers of Suite101.
Latest Articles
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Playing Craps for the First Time
Craps can be one of the most intimidating casino games for novices, but armed with a few basic rules of the game, anyone can step up the table and play.
Apr 8, 2010
- Simon Etcher
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How to Play Blackjack at a Casino
Sitting down at a blackjack table for the first time at a real casino can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Apr 5, 2010
- Simon Etcher
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Powerful Committees in Congress
The Appropriations, Ways and Means, Energy & Commerce and Transportation Committees are responsible for most of the federal budget and how taxes are levied and spent.
Mar 26, 2010
- Simon Etcher
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Why Unemployment Will Remain High in 2010
According to most economists, the recession is over or close to over, but unemployment remains at ten percent and shows no sign of improving quickly.
Feb 7, 2010
- Simon Etcher
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How to Get a Job on Capitol Hill
Interested in politics? Have a degree in government and no idea what to do with it? Always been curious how a bill becomes a law? Then a job on Capitol Hill is for you.
Nov 13, 2008
- Simon Etcher
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How to Ask Congress for Help
America's representatives are there to serve the public. They have staff dedicated to solving constituent issues. The key is remembering to actually ask for help.
Nov 13, 2008
- Simon Etcher
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What Is an Economic Stimulus Bill?
President-elect Obama and many members of Congress have called for passage of an economic stimulus bill to jumpstart the American economy. Here is what that means.
Nov 11, 2008
- Simon Etcher
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The Role of Lobbyists in America
Despite a terrible reputation, lobbyists play an important role in guiding companies, interest groups and individual Americans through the complex legislative process.
Nov 9, 2008
- Simon Etcher
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Technology Is a Major Cause of Job Loss
Despite much-hyped fears of low wage workers around the world taking American jobs, the real culprit is increasingly intelligent machinery.
Nov 9, 2008
- Simon Etcher
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
For people interested in the American legislative process, this article will explain how a legislative proposal, or bill, is approved by the Congress and President.
Sep 4, 2008
- Simon Etcher
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