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I am pleased to share my Venable colleagues assessment of how President-Elect Trump's second term will impact Antitrust, Autonomous and Connected Mobility, Energy, Environment, Financial Services, Healthcare, Labor and Employment, Tax Policy, and Trade!

Is Congress functional enough to take action?

What's ahead in trade? Likely - tariffs on goods from China, tariffs on goods in sectors essential to US national and economic security (i.e., auto manufacturing, computer parts, extractive industries, critical minerals etc.), tariffs on goods from Mexico, tariffs on products with which the U.S. has a particularly large trade deficit., increased UFLPA enforcement and much more. Our thoughts below on Trade and other sectors of interest.

Do You Know Aidan Mease Czeropski? 5 Surprising Truths Revealed! In recent weeks, the name Aidan Mease Czeropski has been thrust into the national spotlight due to a controversial incident that occurred within the hallowed halls of the U.S. Senate. This comprehensive blog post aims to provide a detailed account of the events surrounding Aidan Maese-Czeropski, the implications of the incident, and the broader context in which it occurred. As we delve into this sensitive topic, it’s important to approach the information with an open mind and consider the various perspectives involved. Read full content clicm on link below... https://lnkd.in/dbXQeze4

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This is The Talk of the 21st century. Very well articulated and explained by the Jordan Peterson. He is not talking to the congress, he is talking to us, the people. This message should be heard by everyone who value their future. Civilization has reached to a point, we can achieve almost anything we want. We have all the power, but who controls it? We discovered the whole world, but who controls the borders? We are connected globally, but who controls the Internet? So many questions to ask, but there is always time to talk, ...right? The time is now! https://lnkd.in/d-2y5gWA

A few unanswered questions for the Congress There are several important questions that remain unanswered for members of Congress. These questions may pertain to a variety of topics, such as policy decisions, legislative priorities, and the impact of proposed bills on the American people. It is crucial for Congress to provide clear and thorough answers to these questions to ensure transparency and accountability. By addressing these questions, Congress can enhance public trust and better serve the needs and concerns of their constituents. Thus, it is essential for Congress to prioritize addressing these unanswered questions in order to fulfill their responsibilities to the American people., #LegislativePriorities, #Accountability, #Transparency, #ProposedBills, #PolicyDecisions https://lnkd.in/dt8Z3fu2

Must read (from Lawrence Reed, President Emeritus of fee.org) before tonight's debates: Do You Know the Ten Cannots? “That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.” There’s a lot of valuable and timeless wisdom in that one sentence! Its author was William J. H. Boetcker, who died at 89 in 1962. Born in Germany, he emigrated to America as a young man, became an ordained Presbyterian minister, and gained a national reputation as a superb public speaker. He also said, famously, “A man is judged by the company he keeps, and a company is judged by the men it keeps, and the people of democratic nations are judged by the caliber of officers they elect.” I recently learned of Boetcker and his short essay, “The Ten Cannots,” published in 1916. It was widely circulated while he was alive and is the one thing he is probably best remembered for. Its core principles are well worth taping to your refrigerator. If you’re a politician, get them engraved on both your lectern and your heart. And if you watch tonight’s presidential debate, make a note each time one of them is violated: 1) You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. 2) You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. 3) You cannot help little men by tearing down big men. 4) You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. 5) You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. 6) You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. 7) You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. 8) You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn. 9) You cannot build character and courage by destroying men’s initiative and independence. 10) And you cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves. What a difference for the better these truths would make if every citizen took them to heart and lived up to them! Think about it.

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The Herald Group VP and Hill veteran Michael Stwarka shares a handful of great ideas to help public affairs teams engage with new members of Congress during the transition. Learn the best ways to deliver your key messages, build relationships, and more. https://lnkd.in/eNua24_5