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Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Will Minimum Wage Sink COVID Relief?
Next week could bring the first major test of the durability of Democrats’ advantage in Washington. A House of Representatives vote on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus spending package will indicate whether the party’s one-seat advantage in the Senate and its four-seat majority in the House is enough to get major legislation passed.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
An Explanation of Reconciliation
Right now, Democrats on various U.S. House and Senate committees are busy putting together their respective pieces of another COVID-19 spending relief package. The price tag for the legislation will be around $1.9 trillion – the amount President Joe Biden outlined when he took office last month.
The First 100 Days
The term “first 100 days” is now so ubiquitous that there is a Pinterest board offering advice to children, teachers, and parents about how to mark the passage of the first 100 days of school.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Assembling a Cabinet
One week after his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States, the Senate has confirmed four of Joe Biden’s cabinet picks.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The First Twenty Four Hours (Or So)
In just a few hours, Joe Biden will become the president of the United States. Today’s inauguration ceremony will not look like ceremonies past, though the day did begin with President-elect Biden attending church services, a tradition carried out by many previous presidents.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Both Parties Have Issues With Section 230
Earlier this week, YouTube announced that it will prevent video uploads to President Donald Trump’s account for at least one week. In so doing, YouTube joined other social media companies, including Facebook and Twitter, in restricting the President’s access to its platform, citing as its rationale concerns about new sparks of violence in the run-up to the presidential inauguration.
Client Experience
Enhance Client Relationships with Tech
The end of the year is an ideal time to check in with clients to gauge their financial and emotional wellbeing. Especially in the current environment, your clients may want reassurance that they’ll be okay.