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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 …
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 …
The Big Casino – Latest on Politics and Policy
“Public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail, without it, nothing can succeed.” –Abraham Lincoln Political Overview As presidential campaign efforts intensify, the …
