In CNBC, TRP’s Sola Discusses Impact of Trump Energy Export Deals on Maritime
In an article for CNBC, TRP Partner Louis Sola discussed the maritime industry’s capacity to handle a steep increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports under competing trade policy mandates from the Trump administration. While the president is hailing foreign energy purchases of U.S. LNG in its trade deal frameworks, a separate rule from the U.S. […]
- August 4, 2017
Today on the Hill: Senate Approves FDA User Fees, Dozens of Nominations Before August Recess
Read MoreAfter reaching an agreement to pass key health care legislation and approve dozens of President Trump’s nominations, the Senate has adjourned for August recess — trimming a week from their previously-extended summer work period. The Senate passed sweeping legislation (H.R.2430) yesterday to renew and enhance the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) drug, medical-device, biosimilar, and […]
- August 3, 2017
Chas Thomas Joins Thorn Run Partners
Read MoreFor immediate release: July 24, 2017 Contact: Andrew Rosenberg, (202) 247-6301 Thorn Run Partners (TRP) announced today the addition of Capitol Hill staffer Charles (Chas) Thomas as Vice President. Thomas joins TRP from the Office of Representative Robert Pittenger (R-NC), where he served as Senior Legislative Assistant and Pittenger’s lead staff liaison to the House Financial […]
- August 2, 2017
Financial Services Report
Read MoreOur Take Loyal readers may recall that we had said the best way to view Washington this year was to consider it is a play in four acts. Perhaps we chose the wrong medium. Regardless of form, with the House gone for the August recess, and the Senate left in disarray following the dramatic demise […]
- July 31, 2017
This Week on the Hill: McConnell Plans August Action on Noms, FDA Reauthorization, Debt Ceiling
Read MoreDespite last week’s failed vote on the “skinny” repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Senate will go forward with its plans to stay in session for two weeks into its traditional August recess. Although the exact schedule remains unclear, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is reportedly hoping to use the time to […]
- July 31, 2017
Health Policy Report
Read MoreThe Week in Review There was no shortage of drama on Capitol Hill last week as the Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) suffered another setback in a failed overnight vote on the Senate floor. Three Republicans joined all Democrats in voting down the so-called “skinny” repeal” that was designed […]
- July 26, 2017
Financial Services Report
Read MoreLooking Ahead Near Term The House is expected to take up a Congressional Review Act measure that would overturn the arbitration rule that the CFPB announced two weeks ago. Also on the agenda for the floor is a “minibus” appropriations bill that includes the Defense, Legislative Branch, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Energy and Water Development […]
- July 24, 2017
In RealClearHealth: TRP’s Shea McCarthy Discusses Narrow Path Forward for BCRA
Read MoreIn an op-ed published in RealClearHealth, Thorn Run's Shea McCarthy comments on the narrow path forward for the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). McCarthy notes that while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel stated a repeal and replace “will not be successful,” the GOP’s most viable path forward in passing healthcare reform remains the BCRA. “The […]
- July 24, 2017
This Week on the Hill: McConnell Makes Final Push for Health Care Bill; House to Consider Approps Minibus to Close Summer Session
Read MoreOnce again, the fierce negotiations on the Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are scheduled to come to a head this week with Senate floor consideration of the House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA). While every weekly preview for the past month has seemingly promised that event, Senate Majority Leader […]
- July 24, 2017
Health Policy Report
Read MoreThe Week in Review It was an immensely tumultuous week for the Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill was seemingly dead after Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) announced that they would oppose a motion to proceed early in the week, but further negotiations have resurrected […]
- July 19, 2017
Today on the Hill: Attention Turns to FY18 Budget, Tax Reform as GOP Health Bill Falters
Read MoreWith the Republican ‘repeal and replace’ effort on life support, lawmakers are headed back to the drawing board on health care and Senate Democrats are reaching out to encourage the majority part to engage in bipartisan conversations. It is unclear how Republican leadership intends to move forward, but it is evident that other priorities are […]
- July 17, 2017
Health Policy Report
Read MoreThe Week in Review Health care continued to be at the forefront of discussions in Washington last week as Senate Republicans made further progress on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) – their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released an updated version of the […]
- July 10, 2017
This Week on the Hill: NDAA in the House and Nominations in the Senate as Congress Prepares Final Blitz Before August
Read MoreLawmakers return to Washington this week facing a critical three-week period before the August recess. Without any major legislative achievements so far this year, Republicans will be focused on the tense Senate negotiations on legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). An agreement has yet to be reached on the legislative text […]