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The Lobby Shop: Trade and Tariffs
In this week's episode of The Lobby Shop, Paul Nathanson, Policy Resolution Group senior principal and strategic communications veteran, joins host Josh Zive with the latest trade and tariff developments from the White House. https://soundcloud.com/thelobbyshop/the-lobby-shop-trade-and-tariffs The Lobby Shop is also...
The Lobby Shop: An Intro
Dee Martin, co-head of the Policy Resolution Group, joins host Josh Zive in our kickoff podcast. https://soundcloud.com/thelobbyshop/the-lobby-shop-an-intro The Lobby Shop is also available on iTunes and Google Play .
White House Issues Interim Guidance Memo on Implementation of "Two-for-One" Executive Order On Regulations, Invites Public Comment
On February 2, 2017, the Acting Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”) issued a guidance document (the “Interim Guidance”) intended to help clarify President Trump’s January 30, 2017 Executive Order titled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory...
President Trump Takes First Steps On Dodd-Frank Reform
Today, the Trump Administration took initial action toward Dodd-Frank reform. President Trump signed two Presidential actions—one Executive Order regarding the Dodd-Frank Act more broadly, and one Presidential Memorandum regarding the “Fiduciary Rule.” The first action is an Executive Order that...
2016 Election: Outlook for the Clean Power Plan and Other Environmental Issues
Scott Segal, co-head of Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, and Jeff Holmstead, head of the Environmental Strategies Group at Bracewell, discuss how the next President and Congress will confront issues such as climate change, the Clean Power Plan, and other environmental...
Post-Election Update 2016
CONTENTS Overview Energy Environment Tax Appropriations & Budget Trade Consumer Protection Financial Services __________________________________________________________________________________________ OVERVIEW The 2016 election results have significant implications for companies across a wide range of industry sectors. From environmental policy to financial services to tax reform...
2016 Election: Election Day Takeaways and What to Expect in the Trump Presidency
Dee Martin and Scott Segal, co-heads of Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group, discuss their reactions to the surprising results of the 2016 elections and what to expect during the first 100 days of a Trump administration. [video]
2016 Election: Outlook for Energy Policy
Dee Martin, co-head of Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, and Salo Zelermyer, a partner in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, discuss what the results of the election may mean for oil and gas, renewable energy, and fuels. [video]
2016 Election: Thoughts from a Former Senator
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, senior counsel at Bracewell and a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Senate, discusses her reactions to the 2016 election results. [video]
Election 2014: Impact of a New Congress on Environmental and Energy Policy
Energy and environmental concerns were major issues in a number of campaigns leading up to the 2014 midterm elections. In this interview, founding PRG partner Scott Segal discusses how Congress and agencies are expected to deal with a wide range...
Election 2014: Closing Thoughts from a Former Senator
Former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, now a Senior Counsel at Bracewell, offers her views on the 2014 election results. She discusses how the Senate may change under the new Majority Leader and prospects for the President and leaders of...
Election 2014: Tax Policy and Tax Reform in the 114th Congress
Taxes in a Nutshell! Policy Resolution Group senior counsel Curt Beaulieu, who recently joined the firm from Capitol Hill where he served as tax counsel for the Senate Finance Committee, discusses key tax issues facing Congress with founding partner Scott...
Election 2014: Geopolitics and LNG Exports
Eric Washburn*, partner in the Policy Resolution Group, discusses the prospects for increased LNG exports with founding partner Scott Segal. He analyzes several factors that may contribute to a bipartisan push in the new Congress for legislation to allow increased...
Election 2014: Explaining the “Wave”
Scott Segal, founding partner of the Policy Resolution Group and long recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington, D.C., gives an insightful analysis of the results of the 2014 midterm elections. Scott delves into a number of key issues, including...
Election 2014: Insights into the Next Senate Majority Leader
Fresh off the campaign trail with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), former U.S. Representative Anne Northup*, partner in the Policy Resolution Group, provides insights on what can be expected from a Republican-controlled Senate. In this discussion with fellow PRG partner Scott...