Archive for January 2016
The Weekly Trek: January 22, 2016
Weekly Trek January 22, 2016 Top Political News Hillary Clinton Gets Set for a Long Slog Against Bernie Sanders. New York Times Moody’s model gives Dem candidate advantage in 2016. The Hill GOP establishment warms to Trump — and remains cool toward Cruz. Washington Post Clinton calls in the heavy hitters. The Hill Transportation Moniz…
Read MoreThe Weekly Trek: January 15, 2016
Weekly Trek January 15, 2016 Top Political News Obama touts economy, knocks rivals in final SOTU address. The Hill Obama, GOP Congress near end of long, ugly relationship. Politico McConnell vows ‘major effort’ on budget. The Hill Winners and losers from the sixth Republican presidential debate. Washington Post Poll: Donald Trump Widens His Lead in…
Read MoreThe Weekly Trek: January 8, 2016
Weekly Trek January 8, 2016 Top Political News Surprisingly strong jobs report: 292,000 jobs added in December, unemployment rate held at 5%. Forbes Six fights set to erupt in Congress. The Hill The nation he built: A Politico review of Barack Obama’s domestic policy legacy. Politico Presidential contenders enter critical phase of 2016 election. The…
Read MoreSummit Strategies’ Jim Kolb to Issue 2016 AMAP Keynote Address
Jim Kolb, partner at Summit Strategies Government Affairs LLC will kick off the 2016 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop with insight on what’s happening (and what’s not) in Washington, D.C. Mr. Kolb is recognized as a leading expert in transportation policy, funding and financing issues. Before joining Summit Strategies, Mr. Kolb served on the Subcommittee…
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