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The Big Casino – Shutdown Eve
September 30, 2023
“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
September 26, 2023
“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
September 5, 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 …
Big Casino – July 2023
July 17, 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
July 10, 2023
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
June 23, 2023
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
June 22, 2023
“Public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail, without it, nothing can succeed.” –Abraham Lincoln Political Overview As presidential campaign efforts intensify, the …