2004 Simulation Schedule and Procedural Addenda

Monday, March 29

6:30 -- State of the Union and Democratic response  -- Bauer Forum, CMC

7:30 -- Initial committee meetings  -- Roberts South 102, 103, 104, & White House in 105

Tuesday, March 30

6:30-9 -- Committee hearings, White House meetings, informal caucuses -- Roberts South 102, 103, 104, and 105 for White House

Wednesday, March 31

6:30-9 -- Committee markups, White House meetings, informal caucuses -- Roberts South 102, 103, 104, and 105 for White House

Thursday, April 1

6:30-9 -- Senate floor session -- Hahn 101 (Pomona Campus)

Students should consult the simulation manual at: http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/dward/classes/congpres/simulationrules.html They should also note these addenda:

Floor Procedure: As the simulation manual says ("floor consideration"), the majority and minority leaders will devise the functional equivalent of a unanimous consent agreement governing floor action. The faculty members may arbitrate any dispute regarding this agreement.

Role of Faculty Members: During the simulation, the main task of the faculty members is to observe the simulation, not to provide answers to every substantive or procedural question. Our motto is "YOU figure it out!" Nevertheless, when we do issue a ruling, it is final and unappealable.