Justin Harned

Professor Kaninjing

Internship Journal 4

4 February 2024

Internship Journal 4

As always, we began the week with our weekly staff meeting with the entire team. To go over

priorities and projects for the week. This began with debriefing from last week’s hearing as well

as updates for what is next up on the horizon. After the meeting, we began our normal daily

activities, as well as our weekly check-in with our internship coordinator. The other interns and I

were working hard on an oversight project that lasted until mid-day Tuesday. At that point, we

began work on another project that looked at identifying factors to increase capital for small

business owners (especially those in disadvantaged and veteran communities). This developed

our thought process on how to create future legislation that would not only impact our target but

also have economic and social benefits for taxpayers. As the week rolled on, we finished up our

Small Business of the Week. This initiative is targeted at putting the spotlight on small

businesses across the state of Iowa. This document is then checked, signed off by the senator,

and then submitted to the official congressional record. On Thursday, I went to a luncheon in the

house to learn about China’s influence in America and its future impact on the American

economy. This was a great space to meet fellow interns, receive a free lunch, and learn

something new to develop my range of policy understanding. To round out the week, I was

tasked with one more semi-long-term oversight project that will hopefully point to positives in

future legislation. Overall, this was a great week again. No complaints at all. With so many

projects coming our way, it keeps me busy, making the day go by quicker. Everyone is really
nice and helpful, and they are now helping me with networking opportunities to hopefully

receive a job at the conclusion of the internship.

Day Time In Lunch Time Out Hours Worked

Monday, 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. 9

January 22 12:30 P.M.

Tuesday, 9:00 A.M. 1P.M.- 6:00 P.M. 9

January 23 1:30 P.M.

Wednesday, 9:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. 9

January 24 1:00 P.M.

Thursday, 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. 9

January 25 2:30P.M.

Friday, 9:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. 9

January 26 1:00 P.M.

Total Weekly X X X 45
Hours

Total Hours to X X X 163

Date
Weekly Hours: 45
Total Hours to date: 163