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In a Universe of Uncertainty, Flexibility Wins
The opening line of a New York Times article from December 20, 1998 (the day after President Clinton was impeached by the House of...
Charles Cooper
May 21, 2024


Has Partisanship Come Full Circle?
We are all looking for indications that trends in DC may be moving away from partisanship and even signs that the two parties may be...
Charles Cooper
May 7, 2024


The Politics of the Farm Bill
Despite Farm Bill negotiations that have been fairly dormant…things just escalated really quickly. House Agriculture Committee Chairman...
Charles Cooper
Apr 30, 2024


Why is the Biden Administration is pushing out so many new regulations? Blame the CRA.
In Congress, there exists a powerful but often overlooked tool wielded by Congress to review and potentially remove regulations enacted...
Madeline Wade
Apr 30, 2024


Planning for a Lame-Duck Session of Congress
In a city full of uncertainty, one thing is known – Congress will have a lame-duck session after the election. How fruitful that will be...
Charles Cooper
Apr 23, 2024


200 Days Until the 2024 Election
The 2024 election is only 200 days away, and it is a good time to start thinking about where the election stands and what to watch. Here...
Charles Cooper
Apr 17, 2024


Trade Opportunities Emerge in House Ways and Means Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a mark-up this Wednesday on Republican trade legislation that will jump start a discussion...
Charles Cooper
Apr 15, 2024


Making the Most of the Budget Hearing Season
Every year, Department heads testify in front of appropriations and authorizing committees on their proposed budgets. These hearings are...
Madeline Wade
Apr 14, 2024


The EXPLORE Act: A Case Study in Good Policy + Good Politics
Advocacy campaigns are generally successful when the policy meets three core objectives: connectivity to local constituencies, economic...
Charles Cooper
Apr 9, 2024


BG Perspectives: The Impact of the EXPLORE Act
This afternoon, the House of Representatives took up the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, with the...
Brumidi Team
Apr 8, 2024


Don't Chase the Money Game in 2024
As elections increasingly take on a life of their own, we are constantly adjusting (or even eliminating) key indicators that can be help...
Charles Cooper
Apr 2, 2024


Leveraging Coalitions for Effective Advocacy in Washington, DC
In DC, where policymakers and staff are inundated with countless issues every day, coalition building is a pragmatic strategy for gaining...
Madeline Wade
Apr 1, 2024


The Tax Bill: Will This Ever Get to the Finish Line?
When the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee by a vote of 40-3 and then...
Charles Cooper
Mar 28, 2024


Lessons from FY24 Appropriations
Early Saturday morning, the Senate passed, and the President quickly signed, a minibus containing the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024...
Brett Fulcer
Mar 25, 2024


Building Metrics into Advocacy Strategies
The progress of advocacy campaigns is often difficult to measure until the end when legislation is passed, a regulation is implemented,...
Charles Cooper
Mar 24, 2024


Cybersecurity Remains a Top Priority in FY25 Budget Request
The Biden Administration released the President's FY 2025 Budget Request last week, representing the fourth and final budget request from...
Pooja Patel
Mar 19, 2024


With Federal Legislation on the Way, Artificial Intelligence Receives High Priority in FY25 Budget Request
On Monday this week, President Joe Biden officially delivered his Fiscal Year 2025 budget request to Congress - providing an outline of...
Pooja Patel
Mar 13, 2024


Rural Development Funding in the FY25 President’s Budget
On Monday, the White House sent the President’s Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2025  to Congress – a somewhat delayed release following a...
Brett Fulcer
Mar 13, 2024


The President’s Budget Focuses on Climate, But This Year with a Spin
The Biden Administration has consistently prioritized climate action and this year is no different. However, unlike past years where...
Madeline Wade
Mar 12, 2024


The President Proposes an $18 Billion Budget for the Department of the Interior
The President’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the Department of the Interior includes close to $18 billion in funding, which...
Charles Cooper
Mar 11, 2024
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