Dear Colleagues: Well it’s been an interesting year so far in Washington… Lots of activity and little output…. (You’re not really wondering “What’s new?” are you?!) The Sad Shutdown Saga…Headed to an End? With President Trump’s announcement this afternoon that a “deal” has been reached [...]

Dear Colleagues: I had hoped to have good news today and report that the government shutdown was over….but alas…it drags on.  I’m hoping for good news next week.   The Government Shutdown Set to Become the Longest in History If the partial government shutdown persists [...]