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Information, Access and InfluenceWASHINGTON, D.C. OUTLOOK: THE NEW ADMINISTRATION AND NEW CONGRESS — FEBRUARY 2021Today, Dykema’s Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell, Andy Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan from the firm’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the following: New Administration117th CongressMakeup of the House and SenateBudget ReconciliationCovid ReliefInfrastructureHealth CareFinance CommitteeClimate ChangeEquity To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com or Mary Beth McGowan at mmcgowan@dykema.com.2021-02-0813 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWASHINGTON, D.C. OUTLOOK: POST-ELECTION RESULTS & POLICY IMPLICATIONS — NOVEMBER 2020In this episode, Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell, Andy Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the following:Election ResultsPresidential race and transitionSenate races with all eyes on GeorgiaHouse of Representatives with democrats in controlPolicy ImplicationsCOVID relief packageInfrastructureEnergy & EnvironmentalTaxTo learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com or Mary Beth McGowan at mmcgowan@dykema.com.2020-11-1018 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWASHINGTON, D.C. OUTLOOK: ELECTION EDITION — OCTOBER 2020Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell, Andy Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the upcoming primary election on November 3. They provide insight on the Presidential race as well as the House and Senate congressional races. The Dykema team will do a post-election wrap up alert summarizing issues such as taxes, trade, health care, etc and how these will affect companies throughout the country. To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com or Mary Beth McGowan at mmcgowan@dykema.com.2020-10-2613 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWashington D.C. Outlook — February 2019Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss Committee Investigations and Oversight with special guest Jonathan Feld in Dykema’s Chicago office.To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com.2019-02-1516 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWashington D.C. Outlook — January 2019Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell, Andy Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the current legislative agenda in Congress. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast:The New 116th CongressCommittees AppointmentsLeadership PositionsNew Rules PackageGovernment ShutdownMajor Issues of Focus for 2019Oversight & InvestigationsClimate CrisisHealth CareRetirementTo learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com or Mary Beth McGowan at mmcgowan@dykema.com.2019-01-1117 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWashington, D.C. Outlook: Election Edition — November 2018Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the impact of the 2018 midterm elections. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast:Midterm election resultsWhat does it all mean for the House and Senate as well as for Congress and legislation going forwardHouse and Senate leadership rolesEnd of the 115th Congress and the remaining issues in 2018Farm billTax extender billGovernment funding expires on December 7Big ticket bills funded through 2019Possible government shutdownTo learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com or Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com.2018-11-0922 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWashington, D.C. Outlook — July 2018Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the current legislative agenda in Congress. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast:
All Things in Congress
Unfinished Bills: FAA Reauthorization, Farm, National Defense Authorization Act, and Higher EducationProgress with Appropriations
Potential Government Shut Down Over Homeland Security/Boarder Wall Funding Executive Branch
Executive Branch
Supreme Court Nominee
November Elections
To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com or Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com.
2018-07-3114 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWashington, D.C. Outlook — June 2018Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the current legislative agenda in Congress. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast:
Supreme Court Vacancy After Justice Kennedy’s Announcement to Retire
Trade Relations
Immigration
Federal Appropriations Spending
November Elections
To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com or Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com.
2018-06-2824 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWashington, D.C. Outlook — May 2018Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the current legislative agenda in Congress. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast:
Federal Appropriation Spending
Farm Bill
Infrastructure
Tax Reform 2.0
NAFTA
Senate Nominations
To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com or Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com.
2018-05-2417 minInformation, Access and InfluenceWhat’s Next on the 2018 To Do List for CongressGovernment Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the current legislative agenda in Congress. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast:
Government Funding
Tax Reform
Immigration and DACA
Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Vacant Seats in Congress
Case Studies
To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com or Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com.
2018-03-2118 min