What Sets a Top Federal Lobbying Firm Apart?
There are more than 1,000 federal lobbying firms in Washington, D.C. competing for attention, access, and influence. For organizations facing a government-related challenge—or spotting a federal opportunity—that sheer volume can make one question unavoidable: How do you identify a top federal lobbying firm that can actually deliver results? Despite political volatility, several realities about federal […]
- March 11, 2019
Financial Services Report (3/11)
Read MoreIts been a tough week for moderates – at least if one were to try to read the Democratic zeitgeist. Earlier in the week, a New York Times Opinion piece questioned whether the Democratic party needs moderates anymore. And then yesterday, the media lit up with headlines of their latest liberal darling criticizing moderates for “worshiping the […]
- March 7, 2019
Today on the Hill: Democrats Continue Push to Reinstate Net Neutrality
Read MoreCongressional Democrats are making another push to reverse the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) repeal of net neutrality rules. Democrats in both chambers have introduced a three-page bill that would codify the FCC’s since repealed 2015 Open Internet Order. According to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the House will likely pass the bill “in a matter of […]
- March 5, 2019
Today on the Hill: Senate GOP Concedes That Resolution of Disapproval Has Enough Support to Pass
Read MoreSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) admitted yesterday that the upper chamber is likely to pass a resolution of disapproval (H.J.Res 46) next week that would overturn President Trump's national emergency declaration. Leader McConnell’s remarks came after Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) joined three other Senate Republicans — including Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and […]
- March 4, 2019
This Week on the Hill: House Democrats Look to Pass Sweeping Election Reform Bill
Read MoreHouse and Senate lawmakers are set to begin another legislative workweek. Senators will return to action today and will resume their push to clear the presidential nominations queue starting with consideration of Allison Jones Rushing’s nomination to be a Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. The Senate is also expected to take up the nominations […]
- March 4, 2019
Health Policy Report
Read MoreThe Week in Review Last week, Congressional Democrats made their first move in a series of legislative and legal maneuvers to prevent President Trump from circumventing Congress to fund a border wall. House lawmakers passed (245-182) a resolution of disapproval (H.J.Res 46) that would reject the President’s national emergency declaration on the southern border. While reports […]
- March 4, 2019
Financial Services Report (3/4)
Read MoreOn Friday, the Treasury announced that it was, once again, forced to initiate "extraordinary measures" to ensure that the full faith and credit of the United States Government will not be breached. As has been the case in the past, these actions are expected to push back the "drop dead" date for a breach of […]
- February 28, 2019
Today on the Hill: Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Disaster Relief Package
Read MoreA bipartisan group of Senators —spearheaded by Sens. David Perdue (R-GA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Doug Jones (D-AL) — have introduced a bill (S. 572) to provide relief for states adversely impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other natural disasters last year. The package includes funding for Army Corps of Engineers construction projects aimed at shore, […]
- February 27, 2019
Today on the Hill: House Begins Push to Reform Gun Background Checks
Read MoreFollowing passage (245-182) of a resolution of disapproval that would block President Trump’s national emergency declaration, House Democrats have teed up another major issue on their policy platform — gun control. House lawmakers are set to consider a bill (H.R. 8) that aims to strengthen the existing gun background check system by mandating universal background […]
- February 26, 2019
Today on the Hill: House Prepares to Rebuke Trump National Emergency
Read MoreHouse lawmakers are preparing their first move in a series of legislative and legal maneuvers to prevent President Trump from circumventing Congress to fund a border wall. Lawmakers will vote on a resolution of disapproval (H.J.Res 46) that would reject the President’s national emergency declaration on the southern border. While reports suggest that the House […]
- February 25, 2019
Health Policy Report
Read MoreThe Week in Review Last week, in response to President Trump’s southern border national emergency declaration, House Democrats introduced a resolution of disapproval (H.J.Res 46) that would reject the President’s declaration. It’s the first move in a series of potential legislative and legal maneuvers by Congressional Democrats to block President Trump from circumventing Congress to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico […]
- February 25, 2019
This Week on the Hill: Showdown Over Trump’s National Emergency Declaration Looms
Read MoreLawmakers in both chambers will resume legislative business this afternoon following a brief President’s Day district work period. On the House floor this week, Democratic leadership has teed up a pair of measures aimed at strengthening the nation’s gun background check system. The Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act […]
- February 22, 2019
Next Week on the Hill: House Democrats Gear Up to Thwart Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
Read MoreIn response to President Trump’s southern border national emergency declaration, House Democrats are set to introduce a resolution of disapproval that would reject the President’s declaration. It’s the first move in a series of potential legislative and legal maneuvers by Congressional Democrats to block President Trump from circumventing Congress to fund a wall on the […]