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Dear Friends: It’s State of the Union day, and communications staffers across the Hill are busy pre-writing their bosses’ reactions to the President’s speech. While congressional Republicans may not be in total lockstep with President Trump’s agenda, tonight’s address could still shape some of the major legislative activity for the
Dear Friends, First, I want to make sure you know about our Congressional Update, coming up on February 10. This is a one-day, online session led by Senior Fellow Matt Glassman that will get you up to speed as the second session of the 119th Congress gets underway. We’ll cover
Dear Friends: The first session of the 119th Congress is almost over, and Congress is limping toward the finish line. The National Defense Authorization Act is the only major legislation that currently appears to be on a glide path to passage (keeping its 65-year streak intact). The outlook is far
Dear Friends, The longest federal government shutdown in history has finally come to an end. To the many, many federal employees in GAI’s orbit we want to say welcome back and thank you for your service during this incredibly challenging time. We also hope you’ll take time to enjoy this
Dear Friends, As the House and Senate begin a two-week recess, members are returning home to anxious constituents looking for answers from their representatives or opportunities to vent their concerns. President Trump’s whirlwind of unpredictable tariff announcements has left even his Republican allies in Congress frustrated, and unnerved consumers, businesses,
Dear Friends: First, let me say that we are closely monitoring the rapid changes and uncertainty impacting federal agencies and personnel. We are grateful, as always, for your service and are here to help you understand the changing landscape, and more broadly, to help in any way we can. If
Dear Friends, There’s a lot to keep track of these days, and a great deal of uncertainty – particularly for civil servants. We deeply appreciate the opportunity to work with so many federal personnel over the years, and we’ll continue to offer our insights and perspectives on the relationship between
Dear Friends: Happy New Year! If you’re in the path of the winter storm, I hope you’re safe and warm. In an unusual confluence of events, Congress will be in session on a snow day today, as they convene to certify the 2024 electoral vote count. It is also a
Dear Friends, The transition between one Congress and the next is always a fascinating time, full of not only the annual pile-up of must-pass items but also the moves and machinations of new members, new leaders, and sometimes new majorities seeking to make their mark on a new Congress. Things
Dear Friends, Election Day 2024 is behind us, but it leaves in its wake one big immediate-term question (who will control the House?) and a long list of others that will take months and years to answer. One thing we do know is the lame duck session begins next Tuesday,
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