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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 – Shutdown Eve
“It’s hard to govern when you have snipers inside the perimeter.” –Rep. Ryan Zinke in a recent Wall Street Journal article Barring a …
The Big Casino – Sizing Up a Possible Shutdown
“I don’t know what to say to my fellow Republicans other than you are gonna eat a shit sandwich, and you probably deserve to eat …
The Big Casino – September 2023
Congress returns from its annual August break this week, and we expect lawmakers to focus sharply on budget matters as the September 30th deadline for …
The Big Casino – July 2023
“The largest single-employer strike in American history now appears inevitable.” –Sean O’Brien, Teamsters General President, June 28, 2023 Political Environment Despite increasing speculation in …
What Comes Next on Capitol Hill
Session Schedule – The House and Senate are both in session for three weeks and scheduled to adjourn the weekend of July 28th. There have …
Clients in the News: Kroger to Donate 10 Billion Meals by 2030 to Feed Neighbors Struggling with Hunger
Smith-Free applauds Kroger‘s recent announcement to donate 10 BILLION meals 2030! For perspective, that’s enough food to feed every individual in Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and Boston …
