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Four Things to Know: What the Election Results Mean for Trade Policy

Photo of Tyler ThompsonBy Tyler Thompson on Posted in Federal Policy, Trade
Democrats’ new majority in the House will bring the Trump administration’s past trade actions, as well as those under consideration, into sharper focus. Trade is shaping up to be a key issue heading into the 2020 election cycle, with President Donald Trump’s “protectionist” rhetoric aligning with that of progressive Democrats and at odds with lawmakers … Continue Reading

Four Things to Know: What the Election Results Mean for Tech Policy

Photo of Gregory J. OrlandoBy Gregory J. Orlando on Posted in Federal Policy, Technology
While much of the tech policy focus in 2019 will be centered on scrutinizing social media platforms and whether consumers’ privacy is being adequately protected, there also will be opportunities for bipartisan efforts to move key technology initiatives. Here are four things to know about how the 2018 elections will impact tech policy in 2019.… Continue Reading

Four Things to Know: What the Election Results Mean for Tax Policy

Photo of Chris JonesBy Chris Jones on Posted in Federal Policy, Tax
When Republicans muscled the Tax Cut and Jobs Act through Congress in late 2017, all Democrats could do was howl from the sidelines. Procedurally, Republicans didn’t need Democrats’ support to approve the sweeping tax overhaul for corporations and individuals. When Democrats take the House majority in January, they will use their new investigative powers to … Continue Reading

Four Things to Know: What the Election Results Mean for Infrastructure Policy

Photo of Adam HigginsBy Adam Higgins on Posted in Congress, Federal Policy, Infrastructure
House Democrats will use their majority next year to push comprehensive legislation to increase infrastructure spending and transportation-related taxes to help pay for it. In fact, key Democrats say they want to move a bill out of the House early in 2019 before Washington becomes consumed by the 2020 presidential campaign (at least 10 current … Continue Reading

Five Things to Know: What the Election Results Mean for Financial Services Policy

By Peggy Peterson on Posted in Federal Policy, Financial Services
The Democrats’ takeover of the House will hand a key committee gavel – and the power to issue subpoenas – to one of President Donald Trump’s fiercest critics. It also will trigger aggressive oversight of the Trump administration, especially its drive to defang the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and to roll back Dodd-Frank financial … Continue Reading

Five Things to Know: What the Election Results Mean for Healthcare Policy

Photo of Chris JonesBy Chris Jones on Posted in Congress, Healthcare
Democrats’ slender majority in the House next year will have an outsized impact on healthcare policy and healthcare stakeholders in 2019 and beyond. From potential bipartisan deals on prescription drug prices to Democrats’ “shock and awe” oversight agenda, here are five things to know about what the 2018 midterm election results mean for healthcare policy … Continue Reading
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