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Dykema’s Government Policy Podcast

Dykema’s Federal and State legislative teams share updates and insights on the ways to help companies and organizations navigate the political landscape.

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Today, 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 Administration
  • 117th Congress
  • Makeup of the House and Senate
  • Budget Reconciliation
  • Covid Relief
  • Infrastructure
  • Health Care
  • Finance Committee
  • Climate Change
  • Equity

To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com or Mary Beth McGowan at mmcgowan@dykema.com.

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In this episode, Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell, Andy Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan in Dykema’s Washington, D.C. office discuss the following:

  • Election Results
    • Presidential race and transition
    • Senate races with all eyes on Georgia
    • House of Representatives with democrats in control
  • Policy Implications
    • COVID relief package
    • Infrastructure
    • Energy & Environmental
    • Tax

To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com or Mary Beth McGowan at mmcgowan@dykema.com.

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Government 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.

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Government 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.

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Government 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 Congress
    • Committees Appointments
    • Leadership Positions
    • New Rules Package
  • Government Shutdown
  • Major Issues of Focus for 2019
    • Oversight & Investigations
    • Climate Crisis
    • Health Care
    • Retirement

To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com, Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com or Mary Beth McGowan at mmcgowan@dykema.com.

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Government 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 results
  • What does it all mean for the House and Senate as well as for Congress and legislation going forward
  • House and Senate leadership roles
  • End of the 115th Congress and the remaining issues in 2018
    • Farm bill
    • Tax extender bill
    • Government funding expires on December 7
    • Big ticket bills funded through 2019
    • Possible government shutdown

To learn more, contact Jim Brandell at jbrandell@dykema.com or Andy Buczek at abuczek@dykema.com.

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Government 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 Education
  • Progress 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.

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Government 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.

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Government 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.

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Government 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.

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Government Policy Advisors, Mark Boozell and Scott Selinger in Dykema’s Chicago office offer listeners a breakdown of everything going on in Illinois politics. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast: * Elections and What’s At Stake * Budgeting * Trade Associations * Case Studies

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Government Policy Advisors, Dave Palsrok, Jamie Zaniewski, Jen Flood and Andy Doerr in Dykema’s Lansing office provide a brief update on upcoming term changes and share their unique capabilities to help clients. Here’s what’s in store for this podcast:

  • Michigan State Term Limit Changes
  • Health Care

  • Case Study of a large health insurer for State and Federal lobbying

  • Emerging Policy Issues

  • U.S. Network of Lobbying Firms
  • Public Affairs and Public Relations
  • Non-Traditional Lobbying

  • Procurement

  • Regulatory Aspects of State Government