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Reconciliation Watch: Senate Strategy and Timeline
With July 4th fast approaching, the Senate’s reconciliation process is gaining momentum. The Smith-Free Group LLC outlines the latest developments, key deadlines, and political dynamics …
Bipartisan K Street Firm Adds New SVP
WASHINGTON DC — The Smith Free Group, a well-known bipartisan consulting firm in Washington DC, today announced Mike Mullen has joined the firm as Senior …
Congratulations to Max Becker and Alyssa Anderson!
We’re thrilled to share the happy news that Max Becker, Vice President at Smith-Free Group, and Alyssa Anderson, Chief of Staff to Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), …
Big Casino – February 2025
“There are decades where nothing happens, and weeks where decades happen. –Lenin It is Day 37 of the second Trump Administration, and Washington, D.C. is …
The Big Casino – January 2025
The 119th session of Congress begins today followed 17 days later by the second inauguration of President Trump. Republicans will control Congress and the White …
The Big Casino – Lame Duck 2024
Following last week’s elections, Congress returns to work in Washington before a targeted adjournment date of December 20th. Here are some initial thoughts about the …
The Big Casino – August 2024
“Everything Old is New Again” –Peter Allen The last several topsy-turvy weeks in politics have been whiplash inducing, and perhaps the most over-used phrases now …
