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Outside In: What are Americans Reading About NAFTA?
When the notice to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went to the Federal Register on May 18th (to be posted on May 23rd), it stated: “The United States intends to commence negotiations with Canada and Mexico regarding modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The NAFTA was negotiated more than 25…
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Returning from Recess II: It’s all about the Economy
As members of Congress return to Washington, let’s reflect on the top issues for constituents in every district and state. Following the first congressional recess, we highlighted three issue areas that rose to the foreground: healthcare, the economy, and immigration/national security. Throughout the year, we will continue to monitor these issue areas, particularly during recesses.…
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Outside In: Are We Just Talking To Ourselves Inside The Beltway?
Last week, Americans from coast to coast tuned into the cable news shows of their choice, and inevitably noticed coverage focused on one item above all else: the new Republican health care proposal, the American Health Care Act (AHCA). If we turned to national outlets or Beltway publications, it felt like health care entirely consumed…
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Returning From Recess: What We’ve Learned
As the current administration touts an agenda that is “Achieving Results for the American People,” Congressional recesses are shaping up to be the prime forum for constituents to check in with their elected officials to see what type of progress they actually feel and ask questions that impact their day-to-day lives. Inside the Beltway, individuals watched…
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Outside In: Three Principles For Your Public Affairs Strategy
We enter 2017 with more unknowns than knowns. Here is what we know: health care, trade, cyber security, and financial regulation and reform are top federal priorities. However, what we don’t know is how these policies may or may not take shape – whether through legislation, rule-making, executive orders, or even, in today’s digital age,…
