Beginning the repeal of ObamaCare through budget reconciliation BY MARTIN B. GOLD – 12/13/16 04:35 PM EST Following the election of Donald Trump and the return of Republican majorities in Congress, speculation abounds about wholesale repeal of the Affordable Care Act through budget reconciliation.  Politics lines up with policy and, many believe, with procedure. Nothing…Read More…

Lobbying runs deep in Washington. Every day, thousands of law firms, associations and advocacy groups seek to exert influence over policymaking away from the glare of presidential and congressional politics. In such a crowded field, a select few have shown an ability to get things done — and it’s those movers and shakers who are…Read More…

Washington, DC — Capitol Counsel LLC today announced that Ann Jablon has joined the firm, as a partner. Jablon joins the Capitol Counsel team as a seasoned Capitol Hill veteran. Jablon most recently served as the long-time chief of staff to Congressman Richard E. Neal from Massachusetts, a senior member of the House Ways and…Read More…

There are well over 10,000 lobbyists in Washington, not to mention countless labor and business leaders, public relations specialists and advocates of all stripes vying to influence Congress and the federal government. But when it comes to shaping federal policy, some have set themselves apart. These are the lobbyists who’ve mastered the art of working…Read More…

Dave Olander, the former chief tax counsel to former Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.), has become a partner at Capitol Counsel. It is a significant addition to the mid-size firm, which has carved out a niche for itself among K Street’s top earners. Olander most recently led the House Ways & Means Committee’s effort to overhaul…Read More…