What the lame duck will look like if Democrats retain the White House *

USA - October 5 2012
If President Obama is reelected, expect Democrats to argue that they have a mandate to extend certain of the tax breaks for those making under $250,000 while letting the tax cuts expire for those on the upper income end.

Co-authors: Thomas J Spulak , Allison F Kassir , William C Talmadge (Bill), George C Crawford.

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Economic disaster looms *

USA - June 6 2012
Before departing as Secretary of Defense last year, Secretary Gates stated that the greatest threat to national security is the U.S. mounting national debt.

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Senator Snowe’s decision to leave the Senate - what does it mean? *

USA - March 7 2012
Last Tuesday, U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe announced that she will not be seeking a third term. While other Senate moderates, such as Joe Lieberman, Kent Conrad and Ben Nelson, have also chosen not to run for re-election this year, Snowe’s sudden announcement was greeted with equal shock in Maine and Washington.

Co-authors: William Clarkson.

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The Budget Control Act of 2011--a crisis avoided *

USA - August 4 2011
“2010 changed the political landscape in dramatic fashion, and this debt deal represents a major shift to get our fiscal house in order.

Co-authors: Thomas J Spulak , Robert L. Ehrlich Jr, Patrick Morrisey .

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Patent reform legislation makes progress in the 112th Congress *

USA - April 4 2011
On March 30th the House Judiciary Committee introduced H.R. 1249, the “America Invents Act.”

Co-authors: Maria Luisa Escudero.

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