Josh and Liam revisit the Friday Five format for this week’s episode, discussing tax reform and yesterday’s budget adoption by the House, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and talk of US renegotiations and/or withdrawal, Congressional retirements and Senators Corker and Flake, the state of the GOP, and the outlook for Midterm elections.
The Lobby Shop Episode #25: Budget on the Brain
Welcome to October! Tax reform is the name of the game in Washington right now, so today Josh sits down with new PRG team member and tax policy expert Liam Donovan to break down the process, budget challenges, the latest updates, and his projections for the future.
For Liam’s “No Budget, No Tax Bill” article referenced in this episode, visit bit.ly/2fUclaX
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Onward and Upward
After nearly 7 memorable years defending the merit shop construction industry alongside the great team at Associated Builders and Contractors, I’ve started a new chapter in my career as a Principal in the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP. I look forward to helping clients navigate the tax reform process and many other legislative challenges to come.
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The Lobby Shop Episode #24: Capitol Chatter
Josh Zive chats with Liam Donovan, DC political commentator and tax expert, on the Capitol climate, what’s on the minds of Congress members, and how those assessments fit in with our earlier predictions for September. Peppered in are college basketball opinions, a tragic lack of Game of Thrones content, and the latest fashion tips from The Hill. #neversocks Follow us on Twitter: @policyrez, @BracewellLaw, @jczive, @LPDonovan
Fox 5 On The Hill: Tax Reform
I talked with WTTG’s Tom Fitzgerald this Sunday about the tax reform debate on Capitol Hill