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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 …
Initial Thoughts on a Second Trump Administration
Following the results of presidential primary contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, more and more business executives are focusing on the possibility of a second …
Smith-Free Adds “Rising Star” to Republican Roster
Max Becker has joined The Smith Free Group, a well-known bipartisan K Street firm, as Vice President. Formerly at another advocacy firm, Becker is also …
The Big Casino — January 2024
“This place is a pressure cooker.” –Speaker Mike Johnson After a relatively quiet holiday recess, Washington must rev up quickly. The pace of the presidential …
Smith-Free’s Chairman Jim Free Receives Prestigious CMA Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Smith-Free Group’s Chairman, Jim Free, received the J. William Denny Award in recognition of his work and contributions to …
Election Day 2023
It is Election Day in Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and approximately one year until Election Day 2024. But before everyone begins over-analyzing results from …
The Big Casino – Electing a New Speaker
“Indeed, it has been said Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to …
