A congressional committee meeting last week on biotech and national security provided a glimmer of hope that lawmakers could be persuaded to consider taking steps to bolster the U.S. bioeconomy, BioCentury Washington Editor Steve Usdin explains why the at times cartoonish spectacle of lawmakers pushing anti-China biotech bills highlights the need for scientists and entrepreneurs to build relationships in Washington.Plus: Editor in Chief Simone Fishburn argues that the future of diversity shou...