Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week on the Legislative Forecasts, White House Report, Supreme Court Report, Agency Watch, and on the Campaign Trail via our podcasts every Monday. Patton Boggs Podcasts embodies the firms commitment to not only remain current on the latest legal and regulatory issues that have an impact on its clients, but also to share this knowledge in an effective and useful manner. These audio recordings are only for general information and should not be relied upon as legal advice. These podcasts are copyrighted publications of Patton Boggs LLP. Nothing in each podcast is intended to constitute legal advice. In some jurisdictions, each podcast may be considered attorney advertising. Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week. Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week on the Legislative Forecasts, White House Report, Supreme Court Report, Agency Watch, and on the Campaign Trail via our podcasts every Monday. Patton Boggs Podcasts embodies the firms commitment to not only remain current on the latest legal and regulatory issues that have an impact on its clients, but also to share this knowledge in an effective and useful manner. These audio recordings are only for general information and should not be relied upon as legal advice. These podcasts are copyrighted publications of Patton Boggs LLP. Nothing in each podcast is intended to constitute legal advice. In some jurisdictions, each podcast may be considered attorney advertising. en-us podcast@pattonboggs.com podcast@pattonboggs.com (Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill) The Podcast RSS Buddy 3.0 http://www.tolley.info/rssbuddy/index.html (c) 2010 Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill no Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill podcast@pattonboggs.com http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Capital Thinking - Patton Boggs Podcast News & Politics Mon, 10 May 2010 10:46:48 -0500 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:46:48 -0500 Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week on the Legislative Forecasts, White House Report, Supreme Court Report, Agency Watch, and on the Campaign Trail via our podcasts every Monday. Patton Boggs Podcasts embodies the firms commitment to not only remain current on the latest legal and regulatory issues that have an impact on its clients, but also to share this knowledge in an effective and useful manner. These audio recordings are only for general information and should not be relied upon as legal advice. These podcasts are copyrighted publications of Patton Boggs LLP. Nothing in each podcast is intended to constitute legal advice. In some jurisdictions, each podcast may be considered attorney advertising. Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week. Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week on the Legislative Forecasts, White House Report, Supreme Court Report, Agency Watch, and on the Campaign Trail via our podcasts every Monday. Patton Boggs Podcasts embodies the firms commitment to not only remain current on the latest legal and regulatory issues that have an impact on its clients, but also to share this knowledge in an effective and useful manner. These audio recordings are only for general information and should not be relied upon as legal advice. These podcasts are copyrighted publications of Patton Boggs LLP. Nothing in each podcast is intended to constitute legal advice. In some jurisdictions, each podcast may be considered attorney advertising. en-us podcast@pattonboggs.com podcast@pattonboggs.com (Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill) The Podcast RSS Buddy 3.0 http://www.tolley.info/rssbuddy/index.html (c) 2010 Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill no Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill podcast@pattonboggs.com http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Capital Thinking - Patton Boggs Podcast News & Politics Mon, 10 May 2010 10:38:32 -0500 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:38:32 -0500 Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx After a few weeks of news cycles dominated by events out of his control (oil spills, terror attacks, immigration controversy), President Obamas Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan allows him to take control of the news for a day or two. We examine the Kagan nomination and why, despite a less-hospitable political environment for the President, shes likely going to have an easy confirmation process that ends with her sitting on the dais when the Court opens for business in October. Good news and bad news in last weeks unemployment numbers mean another week gone without the President getting the clear economic improvement needed to enhance his partys chances at the November polls. And the stock markets jittery performance is only increasing pressure on the White House to succeed or shuffle their economic team soon. After a few weeks of news cycles dominated by events out of his control (oil spills, terror attacks, immigration controversy), President Obamas Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan allows him to take control of the news for a day or two. We examine the Kagan nomination and why, despite a less-hospitable political environment for the President, shes likely going to have an easy confirmation process that ends with her sitting on the dais when the Court opens for business in October. Good news and bad news in last weeks unemployment numbers mean another week gone without the President getting the clear economic improvement needed to enhance his partys chances at the November polls. And the stock markets jittery performance is only increasing pressure on the White House to succeed or shuffle their economic team soon. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 10 May 2010 10:38:32 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-51 no 00:07:47 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week on the Legislative Forecasts, White House Report, Supreme Court Report, Agency Watch, and on the Campaign Trail via our podcasts every Monday. Patton Boggs Podcasts embodies the firms commitment to not only remain current on the latest legal and regulatory issues that have an impact on its clients, but also to share this knowledge in an effective and useful manner. These audio recordings are only for general information and should not be relied upon as legal advice. These podcasts are copyrighted publications of Patton Boggs LLP. Nothing in each podcast is intended to constitute legal advice. In some jurisdictions, each podcast may be considered attorney advertising. Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week. Patton Boggs Podcasts are designed to give you a quick, big picture perspective of whats about to happen in Washington's political arena each week. Patton Boggs law firm delivers the top issues of the week on the Legislative Forecasts, White House Report, Supreme Court Report, Agency Watch, and on the Campaign Trail via our podcasts every Monday. Patton Boggs Podcasts embodies the firms commitment to not only remain current on the latest legal and regulatory issues that have an impact on its clients, but also to share this knowledge in an effective and useful manner. These audio recordings are only for general information and should not be relied upon as legal advice. These podcasts are copyrighted publications of Patton Boggs LLP. Nothing in each podcast is intended to constitute legal advice. In some jurisdictions, each podcast may be considered attorney advertising. en-us podcast@pattonboggs.com podcast@pattonboggs.com (Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill) The Podcast RSS Buddy 3.0 http://www.tolley.info/rssbuddy/index.html (c) 2010 Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill no Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill podcast@pattonboggs.com http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Capital Thinking - Patton Boggs Podcast News & Politics Mon, 10 May 2010 10:44:38 -0500 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:44:38 -0500 Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Welcome to week three of the financial reform bill debate in the Senate. Majority Leader Reid wants a final vote by Friday but the flood of amendments may push that off until next week and jeopardize the chances of a conference reconciling the House and Senate versions can be done by Memorial Day. Congress prepares to tackle the tax extenders package this month and a supplemental appropriations bill is on the way as well. More Congressional oversight hearings aimed at understanding the Times Square bombing incident, the stock market flash crash last week, and the Gulf oil spill. Senators Lincoln and Specter fear what Senator Bennett just found out its a horrible year to be the incumbent candidate in a primary fight against a new face. Welcome to week three of the financial reform bill debate in the Senate. Majority Leader Reid wants a final vote by Friday but the flood of amendments may push that off until next week and jeopardize the chances of a conference reconciling the House and Senate versions can be done by Memorial Day. Congress prepares to tackle the tax extenders package this month and a supplemental appropriations bill is on the way as well. More Congressional oversight hearings aimed at understanding the Times Square bombing incident, the stock market flash crash last week, and the Gulf oil spill. Senators Lincoln and Specter fear what Senator Bennett just found out its a horrible year to be the incumbent candidate in a primary fight against a new face. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 10 May 2010 10:44:38 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-52 no 00:07:10 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx After a few weeks of news cycles dominated by events out of his control (oil spills, terror attacks, immigration controversy), President Obamas Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan allows him to take control of the news for a day or two. We examine the Kagan nomination and why, despite a less-hospitable political environment for the President, shes likely going to have an easy confirmation process that ends with her sitting on the dais when the Court opens for business in October. Good news and bad news in last weeks unemployment numbers mean another week gone without the President getting the clear economic improvement needed to enhance his partys chances at the November polls. And the stock markets jittery performance is only increasing pressure on the White House to succeed or shuffle their economic team soon. After a few weeks of news cycles dominated by events out of his control (oil spills, terror attacks, immigration controversy), President Obamas Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan allows him to take control of the news for a day or two. We examine the Kagan nomination and why, despite a less-hospitable political environment for the President, shes likely going to have an easy confirmation process that ends with her sitting on the dais when the Court opens for business in October. Good news and bad news in last weeks unemployment numbers mean another week gone without the President getting the clear economic improvement needed to enhance his partys chances at the November polls. And the stock markets jittery performance is only increasing pressure on the White House to succeed or shuffle their economic team soon. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 10 May 2010 10:44:38 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-51 no 00:07:47 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx - - HRSA to publish notice on rulemaking committee for healthcare reform methodologies and criteria related to medically underserved populations and primary care health professions shortage areas. The interim final rules for group health plans and health insurance issuers related to dependent coverage of children to age 26 is currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget. Last weeks surprise retirement announcement from House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey means a reshuffling of leadership positions in the full Committee and the Labor-HHS Subcommittee. HRSA to publish notice on rulemaking committee for healthcare reform methodologies and criteria related to medically underserved populations and primary care health professions shortage areas. The interim final rules for group health plans and health insurance issuers related to dependent coverage of children to age 26 is currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget. Last weeks surprise retirement announcement from House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey means a reshuffling of leadership positions in the full Committee and the Labor-HHS Subcommittee. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 10 May 2010 10:46:48 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-53 - no 00:02:51 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The sustainable growth rate physician payment formula got a temporary extension in April but still faces hurdles to a year-long extension. Dr. Donald Berwick is the President’s nominee to serve as CMS Administrator. The sustainable growth rate physician payment formula got a temporary extension in April but still faces hurdles to a year-long extension. Dr. Donald Berwick is the President’s nominee to serve as CMS Administrator. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:25:37 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-56 no 00:05:31 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Its a pivotal week for the status of financial reform in the Senate with a critical cloture vote scheduled for Monday night. We explain why Democrats see that vote as win-win regardless of the outcome, plus we review some of the key issues that need to be addressed for a bipartisan deal to get done in the Senate. Plus, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank reminds everyone hes going to have a say in the final bill. Immigration reform could spell the end of bipartisan cooperation on comprehensive energy legislation in the Senate. Wheres the Houses Budget for next year and will we even see it this spring? Congressional Democrats are rolling out their campaign finance reform legislation to turn back the changes the Supreme Court allowed in the Citizens United case and weve got the details. Its a pivotal week for the status of financial reform in the Senate with a critical cloture vote scheduled for Monday night. We explain why Democrats see that vote as win-win regardless of the outcome, plus we review some of the key issues that need to be addressed for a bipartisan deal to get done in the Senate. Plus, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank reminds everyone hes going to have a say in the final bill. Immigration reform could spell the end of bipartisan cooperation on comprehensive energy legislation in the Senate. Wheres the Houses Budget for next year and will we even see it this spring? Congressional Democrats are rolling out their campaign finance reform legislation to turn back the changes the Supreme Court allowed in the Citizens United case and weve got the details. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:25:37 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-55 no 00:07:16 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Arizona immigration enforcement law sets the stage for a complex and partisan battle this summer on federal immigration policy. Fridays the deadline for Charlie Crist to decide if hes running for Senate and if hell do so as a Republican or independent. A fight for the soul of the Republican party in Florida is a fight rife with implications for 2012.Two political problems in Illinois could impact the Presidents efforts to rebuild his flagging national standing in the polls. The Arizona immigration enforcement law sets the stage for a complex and partisan battle this summer on federal immigration policy. Fridays the deadline for Charlie Crist to decide if hes running for Senate and if hell do so as a Republican or independent. A fight for the soul of the Republican party in Florida is a fight rife with implications for 2012.Two political problems in Illinois could impact the Presidents efforts to rebuild his flagging national standing in the polls. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:25:37 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-54 no 00:04:39 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama might already be down to a Final Four in selecting his next Supreme Court nominee. We break down the pros and cons of some of the favorites. Plus, we consider why this may not be the only Court nomination the President makes this year. President Obama might already be down to a Final Four in selecting his next Supreme Court nominee. We break down the pros and cons of some of the favorites. Plus, we consider why this may not be the only Court nomination the President makes this year. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:17:25 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-53 no 00:08:55 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress is back from recess and ready to work until Memorial Day with a Senate-centric agenda that focuses on the initial rollout of a new Supreme Court nominee, the completion of financial reform legislation, the imminent introduction of a bipartisan energy bill, the potential consideration of immigration reform, annual budget resolutions and a supplemental appropriations bill for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Congress is back from recess and ready to work until Memorial Day with a Senate-centric agenda that focuses on the initial rollout of a new Supreme Court nominee, the completion of financial reform legislation, the imminent introduction of a bipartisan energy bill, the potential consideration of immigration reform, annual budget resolutions and a supplemental appropriations bill for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:17:25 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-52 no 00:10:56 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx A historic 219-212 vote in the House of Representatives late last night sent the health care reform bill to the President's desk for his signature. A historic 219-212 vote in the House of Representatives late last night sent the health care reform bill to the President's desk for his signature. podcast@pattonboggs.com Wed, 22 Mar 2010 14:39:45 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-160 no 00:14:31 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Its health care March Madness in Washington and the Final Four is projected to be President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and a unified opposition of Congressional Republicans. Its health care March Madness in Washington and the Final Four is projected to be President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and a unified opposition of Congressional Republicans. podcast@pattonboggs.com Wed, 15 Mar 2010 15:41:32 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-159 no 00:08:05 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx We review last week's key developments in the healthcare reform process. We review last week's key developments in the healthcare reform process. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-158 no 00:06:00 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx House Republicans could engage in guerrilla warfare this week to highlight problems with the Democratic healthcare reform proposal. Healthcare reform might not be Waterloo for President Obama but it could harm Blue Dogs or Congressional Republicans. Orrin Hatch took two big steps to the political right last week and we explain why. The Sotomayor nomination fight heads to the floor next week after a vetting process that changed few if any opinions. Plus, who will win this week's fight over propping up the Highway Trust Fund. House Republicans could engage in guerrilla warfare this week to highlight problems with the Democratic healthcare reform proposal. Healthcare reform might not be Waterloo for President Obama but it could harm Blue Dogs or Congressional Republicans. Orrin Hatch took two big steps to the political right last week and we explain why. The Sotomayor nomination fight heads to the floor next week after a vetting process that changed few if any opinions. Plus, who will win this week's fight over propping up the Highway Trust Fund. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-157 no 00:11:37 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Somewhere, in an undisclosed location, Administration officials ponder what to do in the fall if healthcare reform, cap and trade, and financial reform are all stalled in Congress. It's lobbyists 1, White House 0, as President Obama is forced to roll back some of his initiatives to curtail lobbyist access to the economic stimulus process inside the Administration. Plus, why August 2009 will feel like a full-pitched political battle is taking place on TV, radio and over the Internet. Somewhere, in an undisclosed location, Administration officials ponder what to do in the fall if healthcare reform, cap and trade, and financial reform are all stalled in Congress. It's lobbyists 1, White House 0, as President Obama is forced to roll back some of his initiatives to curtail lobbyist access to the economic stimulus process inside the Administration. Plus, why August 2009 will feel like a full-pitched political battle is taking place on TV, radio and over the Internet. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-156 no 00:06:19 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx On the Campaign Trail On the Campaign Trail podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-154 no 00:05:37 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Agency Watch Agency Watch podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-153 no 00:02:44 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx White House Report White House Report podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-152 no 00:04:03 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx House and Senate Floor Schedule House and Senate Floor Schedule podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-151 no 00:02:59 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congressional Hearing Congressional Hearing podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-150 no 00:05:21 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Federal Money Minute Federal Money Minute podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-149 no 00:01:17 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Healthcare Update Healthcare Update podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-148 no 00:02:18 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House focuses on another Alternative Minimum Tax patch and a delay in the Medicare physician payment cuts scheduled to take effect on July 1. The Senate takes on housing reform, FISA, the supplemental appropriations bill and Presidential appointments before they adjourn this week for the 4th of July recess. Plus, what's the leading issue threat to Democratic dominance at the polls this fall and what are Republicans doing to take advantage of it? The House focuses on another Alternative Minimum Tax patch and a delay in the Medicare physician payment cuts scheduled to take effect on July 1. The Senate takes on housing reform, FISA, the supplemental appropriations bill and Presidential appointments before they adjourn this week for the 4th of July recess. Plus, what's the leading issue threat to Democratic dominance at the polls this fall and what are Republicans doing to take advantage of it? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-147 no 00:04:26 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx McCain pushes the reset button on a faltering campaign after another foreign trip while Obama moves to the center and contemplates a summer vacation in Europe. McCain pushes the reset button on a faltering campaign after another foreign trip while Obama moves to the center and contemplates a summer vacation in Europe. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-146 no 00:08:00 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Regulatory clouds limit the short-term development options for new domestic solar power projects. Regulatory clouds limit the short-term development options for new domestic solar power projects. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-145 no 00:02:45 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Two weeks ago the Supreme Court answered long-standing questions about the Second Amendment, raised concerns about the long-term viability of McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform, and completed a term that has corporate America thinking the high court may soon be the most pro-business branch of government. Two weeks ago the Supreme Court answered long-standing questions about the Second Amendment, raised concerns about the long-term viability of McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform, and completed a term that has corporate America thinking the high court may soon be the most pro-business branch of government. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-144 no 00:04:52 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Bush is at the G-8 Summit in Japan but do those leaders have the political capital to jump-start our economy? President Bush is at the G-8 Summit in Japan but do those leaders have the political capital to jump-start our economy? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-143 no 00:02:50 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx House and Senate Floor Report House and Senate Floor Report podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-142 no 00:04:03 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx House and Senate Committee Report House and Senate Committee Report podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-141 no 00:05:47 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Federal Money Minute Federal Money Minute podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-140 no 00:01:43 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate and the Bush Administration square off over the Medicare doc fix bill while doctors and healthcare insurers choose sides in a grassroots lobbying effort to impact the process. The Senate and the Bush Administration square off over the Medicare doc fix bill while doctors and healthcare insurers choose sides in a grassroots lobbying effort to impact the process. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-139 no 00:03:38 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Both parties loaded up on policy fireworks while at home last week and it wont take them long to launch them as July promises to be the month when C-SPAN soundbites quickly become the basis for campaign attack ads. Both parties loaded up on policy fireworks while at home last week and it wont take them long to launch them as July promises to be the month when C-SPAN soundbites quickly become the basis for campaign attack ads. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-138 no 00:05:40 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Senator Obama is back in the lead in national polls due in part to an increase in negative advertising. Both sides are spending more time making charges that objective observers find are stretching the truth. Now the first debate looms and both sides are prepping to discuss foreign policy. Senator Obama is back in the lead in national polls due in part to an increase in negative advertising. Both sides are spending more time making charges that objective observers find are stretching the truth. Now the first debate looms and both sides are prepping to discuss foreign policy. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-137 no 00:08:17 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Continuing Resolution is on tap this week and the key questions are what the end date for it will be and whether or not any of the defense-related bills for FY09 will be completed as part of the CR. The Continuing Resolution is on tap this week and the key questions are what the end date for it will be and whether or not any of the defense-related bills for FY09 will be completed as part of the CR. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-136 no 00:02:35 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx With Congress trying to get out of town this weekend for election season AND trying to pass the largest bailout ever of the financial services market, it's important to remember there's lots of other legislative items that may get done this week as well, including the tax extenders bill and the Continuing Resolution. Plus, what's the fate of the energy bill and the Coburn omnibus? With Congress trying to get out of town this weekend for election season AND trying to pass the largest bailout ever of the financial services market, it's important to remember there's lots of other legislative items that may get done this week as well, including the tax extenders bill and the Continuing Resolution. Plus, what's the fate of the energy bill and the Coburn omnibus? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-135 no 00:06:22 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress is about to embark on a historic week where it spends $1 trillion to bail out our nation's financial sector in a lightning fast legislative process where the details are filled in on the fly. If passed, it could mean an unprecedented transfer of power to the Treasury Department. The art of the deal this week will involve substantial maneuvering by the Bush Administration, the Democratic leadership in Congress, and both Presidential candidates. We look at the key provisions and the questions that everyone will be asking this week as this bill races to become law. Congress is about to embark on a historic week where it spends $1 trillion to bail out our nation's financial sector in a lightning fast legislative process where the details are filled in on the fly. If passed, it could mean an unprecedented transfer of power to the Treasury Department. The art of the deal this week will involve substantial maneuvering by the Bush Administration, the Democratic leadership in Congress, and both Presidential candidates. We look at the key provisions and the questions that everyone will be asking this week as this bill races to become law. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-134 no 00:07:42 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Now more than ever the election is about who voters think has the better economic plan. What will the candidates do to win that argument this week as Congress debates the financial sector bailout? Look for both Presidential candidates to outline new plans and advisors and attack their opponents connections to the financial industry and the gridlock in Washington. Plus, how does the passage of the bailout change what the winner of this election can actually accomplish in office. Now more than ever the election is about who voters think has the better economic plan. What will the candidates do to win that argument this week as Congress debates the financial sector bailout? Look for both Presidential candidates to outline new plans and advisors and attack their opponents connections to the financial industry and the gridlock in Washington. Plus, how does the passage of the bailout change what the winner of this election can actually accomplish in office. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-133 no 00:05:43 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress passed a Continuing Resolution that will fund the government for the new fiscal year that begins on Wednesday. Now what? Congress passed a Continuing Resolution that will fund the government for the new fiscal year that begins on Wednesday. Now what? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-131 no 00:02:23 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Senator Obama takes control in the polls as the first debate reinforces existing perceptions about the candidates. Now, the Vice Presidential debate gives voters one direct opportunity to compare two candidates who have not been on top of their game in the past week. Plus, is the House Republican debate over how best Senator Obama takes control in the polls as the first debate reinforces existing perceptions about the candidates. Now, the Vice Presidential debate gives voters one direct opportunity to compare two candidates who have not been on top of their game in the past week. Plus, is the House Republican debate over how best podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-130 no 00:07:32 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx With attention focused squarely on the economic crisis, Congress made progress on the Continuing Resolution, an economic stimulus package, the off-shore drilling moratorium, a loan program for the Big Three automakers, a tax extenders package, and a nuclear pact with India. With attention focused squarely on the economic crisis, Congress made progress on the Continuing Resolution, an economic stimulus package, the off-shore drilling moratorium, a loan program for the Big Three automakers, a tax extenders package, and a nuclear pact with India. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-129 no 00:04:59 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act is ready for a Congressional vote this week and it should pass. Heres a summary of whats in the bill and a look at whos still on the fence in Congress. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act is ready for a Congressional vote this week and it should pass. Heres a summary of whats in the bill and a look at whos still on the fence in Congress. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-128 no 00:05:24 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx John McCain's failure to connect in the debates and offer the policy specifics of Barack Obama are key reasons he lost the debating season and is trailing in virtually every battleground state. Don't look for the 527 cavalry to ride to McCain's rescue because many deep-pocketed Republican loyalists are sitting out the final stretch of the campaign. John McCain's failure to connect in the debates and offer the policy specifics of Barack Obama are key reasons he lost the debating season and is trailing in virtually every battleground state. Don't look for the 527 cavalry to ride to McCain's rescue because many deep-pocketed Republican loyalists are sitting out the final stretch of the campaign. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-126 no 00:06:10 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx You know your campaign is going well when (1) two weeks out the Sunday newspapers not only endorse you but start to cover your extensive transition plans, (2) one of the most respected members of the opposing party endorses you on Meet the Press, and (3) you announce you raised twice as much in the last month as your opponent has to spend on the whole campaign. You know your campaign is going well when (1) two weeks out the Sunday newspapers not only endorse you but start to cover your extensive transition plans, (2) one of the most respected members of the opposing party endorses you on Meet the Press, and (3) you announce you raised twice as much in the last month as your opponent has to spend on the whole campaign. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-125 no 00:08:40 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Democrats may pick up as many as 20 House seats and six Senate seats in states where the polls close at or before 9 p.m. on Election Night. Democrats plan early dinners to soak up what looks to be a night of champagne toasts while Republicans consider if they should sneak into a 9 o'clock show at the multiplex to avoid hearing about what could be an early Congressional blowout. We review some of the key races in these early reporting states. The Democrats may pick up as many as 20 House seats and six Senate seats in states where the polls close at or before 9 p.m. on Election Night. Democrats plan early dinners to soak up what looks to be a night of champagne toasts while Republicans consider if they should sneak into a 9 o'clock show at the multiplex to avoid hearing about what could be an early Congressional blowout. We review some of the key races in these early reporting states. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-124 no 00:07:40 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The September rescue plan may soon be followed by a lame duck economic stimulus package. The September rescue plan may soon be followed by a lame duck economic stimulus package. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-123 no 00:04:27 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx With eight days to go, Senator John McCain is trailing nationally and in the battleground states. We look at some of the decisions that led to his current deficit, including his difficulty finding a consistent message for the campaign trail. Plus, why the economic crisis and Senator McCain's response to it, were the key turning points in public opinion. With eight days to go, Senator John McCain is trailing nationally and in the battleground states. We look at some of the decisions that led to his current deficit, including his difficulty finding a consistent message for the campaign trail. Plus, why the economic crisis and Senator McCain's response to it, were the key turning points in public opinion. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-122 no 00:10:20 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Most national polls have Senator Barack Obama on the verge of the biggest Democratic presidential victory in decades so we take a look at some of the key reasons he is winning. Find out why Hillary Clinton and Howard Dean are central to the success of Senator Obama's campaign and never forget that campaigning is a cash-only business. Most national polls have Senator Barack Obama on the verge of the biggest Democratic presidential victory in decades so we take a look at some of the key reasons he is winning. Find out why Hillary Clinton and Howard Dean are central to the success of Senator Obama's campaign and never forget that campaigning is a cash-only business. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-121 no 00:08:44 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Last week, we detailed how early returns on Election Day could prove to bring a string of victories for House and Senate Democrats. This week, we move out West to states where the polls close after 9 p.m. Eastern to talk about the key races where Democrats could again build a blowout victory on individual races in the House and Senate. Last week, we detailed how early returns on Election Day could prove to bring a string of victories for House and Senate Democrats. This week, we move out West to states where the polls close after 9 p.m. Eastern to talk about the key races where Democrats could again build a blowout victory on individual races in the House and Senate. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-119 no 00:09:49 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Democratic Party won the White House and increased their majorities in both chambers of Congress, but those Congressional gains might have been even bigger if they got all the breaks on Election Day. Now the question is whether or not the election was a mandate for the Obama blueprint for change or a repudiation of failed Republican leadership. How Democratic leaders answer that question will say much about their plans to govern. The December 2nd Senate runoff in Georgia will be the first chance to see if President-Elect Obama can convince voters to continue their message of change in Washington. Plus, two electoral problems Republicans have to solve to remain relevant in future elections. The Democratic Party won the White House and increased their majorities in both chambers of Congress, but those Congressional gains might have been even bigger if they got all the breaks on Election Day. Now the question is whether or not the election was a mandate for the Obama blueprint for change or a repudiation of failed Republican leadership. How Democratic leaders answer that question will say much about their plans to govern. The December 2nd Senate runoff in Georgia will be the first chance to see if President-Elect Obama can convince voters to continue their message of change in Washington. Plus, two electoral problems Republicans have to solve to remain relevant in future elections. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-118 no 00:08:29 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Now that the transition period has started for President-Elect Barack Obama, Washingtons favorite game is speculating about who will get a call asking them to serve in his Cabinet. We start a weekly review of the state of the transition by reviewing the names of contenders for the top positions in the Obama Administration. Now that the transition period has started for President-Elect Barack Obama, Washingtons favorite game is speculating about who will get a call asking them to serve in his Cabinet. We start a weekly review of the state of the transition by reviewing the names of contenders for the top positions in the Obama Administration. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-117 no 00:07:33 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Harry Reid (D-NV) will still be the Senate Majority Leader but there are two big reasons that the 111th Congress will be largely influenced by the work of Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL). Robert Byrds (D-WV) resignation as Appropriations Committee Chairman and Joe Bidens (D-DE) election as Vice President sets up a chain reaction of musical chairmanships in the Senate but Chris Dodd (D-CT) gets to be the first one to pick the seat of his choice. For Republicans, theres some shuffling of the lower half of their leadership team and some Ranking Member positions that are changing hands at the Committee level. Harry Reid (D-NV) will still be the Senate Majority Leader but there are two big reasons that the 111th Congress will be largely influenced by the work of Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL). Robert Byrds (D-WV) resignation as Appropriations Committee Chairman and Joe Bidens (D-DE) election as Vice President sets up a chain reaction of musical chairmanships in the Senate but Chris Dodd (D-CT) gets to be the first one to pick the seat of his choice. For Republicans, theres some shuffling of the lower half of their leadership team and some Ranking Member positions that are changing hands at the Committee level. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-116 no 00:06:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The top of the Democratic leadership team remains in place but Rahm Emanuels (D-IL) departure to serve as White House Chief of Staff leaves more than an open slot as Caucus Chairman. It also leaves open the question of who will inherit Rahms mantle as Speaker in Waiting. We review the state of the races for the open slots. The top of the Democratic leadership team remains in place but Rahm Emanuels (D-IL) departure to serve as White House Chief of Staff leaves more than an open slot as Caucus Chairman. It also leaves open the question of who will inherit Rahms mantle as Speaker in Waiting. We review the state of the races for the open slots. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-115 no 00:05:19 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx House Republicans are poised to change most of their leadership team next week. Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) seems destined for another term on top despite widespread unhappiness with the partys performance in the election. Eric Cantor (R-VA) will be the new Minority Whip as Roy Blunt (R-MO) steps out of the leadership picture. Other leadership races could be proxy fights between Boehners allies and Cantors allies in what could be a multi-year struggle to form the team that can bring Republicans back to power. House Republicans are poised to change most of their leadership team next week. Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) seems destined for another term on top despite widespread unhappiness with the partys performance in the election. Eric Cantor (R-VA) will be the new Minority Whip as Roy Blunt (R-MO) steps out of the leadership picture. Other leadership races could be proxy fights between Boehners allies and Cantors allies in what could be a multi-year struggle to form the team that can bring Republicans back to power. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-114 no 00:05:57 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress will be back in Washington on Monday, November 17 but it could be a short visit. Congress seems intent on passing another stimulus package and President-Elect Obama calls its passage a top priority but the bill may wait until January so Democrats dont have to negotiate with President Bush. The decision to wait is fraught with economic and political peril for a Democratic Party that voters now perceive control all of the federal government. Congress will be back in Washington on Monday, November 17 but it could be a short visit. Congress seems intent on passing another stimulus package and President-Elect Obama calls its passage a top priority but the bill may wait until January so Democrats dont have to negotiate with President Bush. The decision to wait is fraught with economic and political peril for a Democratic Party that voters now perceive control all of the federal government. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-113 no 00:04:45 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Last week saw House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) publicly lay out some of the principles and policy ideas they want to see become the foundation of a new health care system. Last week saw House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) publicly lay out some of the principles and policy ideas they want to see become the foundation of a new health care system. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-112 no 00:04:54 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The 110th Congress could wrap up its session this week. Leadership elections for the new Congress and orientation for the incoming Congress is on tap. The chances for an economic stimulus package seem remote so long as President Bush and Senate Republicans continue to pan the idea but that may mean the price tag rises for a similar package to pass early in 2009. So, the real question is whether Congress will find a way to pass a loan package that could stave off bankruptcy for one or more of the three Detroit automakers. That decision has broad implications for defining what the limits of government intervention will be in trying to fix the fundamental problems sapping our economy. The 110th Congress could wrap up its session this week. Leadership elections for the new Congress and orientation for the incoming Congress is on tap. The chances for an economic stimulus package seem remote so long as President Bush and Senate Republicans continue to pan the idea but that may mean the price tag rises for a similar package to pass early in 2009. So, the real question is whether Congress will find a way to pass a loan package that could stave off bankruptcy for one or more of the three Detroit automakers. That decision has broad implications for defining what the limits of government intervention will be in trying to fix the fundamental problems sapping our economy. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-111 no 00:09:43 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President-Elect Barack Obama continues to move quickly to put his new Cabinet and White House staff in order. We review some of the names in play for key positions this week. President-Elect Barack Obama continues to move quickly to put his new Cabinet and White House staff in order. We review some of the names in play for key positions this week. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-110 no 00:05:47 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The longest serving Senator and Representative both lost their gavels as key Committee Chairmen last week and some of the influence that comes with those positions. The fight to be the Chairman of the critical House Energy and Commerce Committee exposes some of the internal divisions within the newly expanded majority. We review last week's organizational meetings for the upcoming 111th Congress and the resulting changes to the various House and Senate leadership teams for Republicans and Democrats. The longest serving Senator and Representative both lost their gavels as key Committee Chairmen last week and some of the influence that comes with those positions. The fight to be the Chairman of the critical House Energy and Commerce Committee exposes some of the internal divisions within the newly expanded majority. We review last week's organizational meetings for the upcoming 111th Congress and the resulting changes to the various House and Senate leadership teams for Republicans and Democrats. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-109 no 00:06:47 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The lame duck session for Congress will now stretch into the week after Thanksgiving as Democratic leaders sent the Big Three automakers home for the holidays with directions to put some details on their request for a $25 billion aid package. Will the details be enough to overcome Congressional opposition? The lame duck session for Congress will now stretch into the week after Thanksgiving as Democratic leaders sent the Big Three automakers home for the holidays with directions to put some details on their request for a $25 billion aid package. Will the details be enough to overcome Congressional opposition? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-108 no 00:05:28 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress is back from Thanksgiving to see if they can agree on a plan to help the Detroit Three automakers. Plus, why an ethics investigation means more power for the Speaker in the next Congress. Congress is back from Thanksgiving to see if they can agree on a plan to help the Detroit Three automakers. Plus, why an ethics investigation means more power for the Speaker in the next Congress. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-107 no 00:04:43 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Leading media figures say the Obama Presidency has already begun but we politely disagree and talk about the downside of all this media coverage for the President-Elect in his transition. President Elect Barack Obama is expected to announce his foreign relations team this week and it will be led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. We look at the pros and cons of the President-Elect's primary rival joining his Cabinet. Plus discussion of the Senate replacements for the President-Elect and Vice-President Elect. Leading media figures say the Obama Presidency has already begun but we politely disagree and talk about the downside of all this media coverage for the President-Elect in his transition. President Elect Barack Obama is expected to announce his foreign relations team this week and it will be led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. We look at the pros and cons of the President-Elect's primary rival joining his Cabinet. Plus discussion of the Senate replacements for the President-Elect and Vice-President Elect. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-106 no 00:09:36 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) is the first bump in the road for the Obama Administration and we discuss some of the questions that will be in the news as developments unfold. Also, we update some of the latest developments in the appointment of Cabinet officials. The arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) is the first bump in the road for the Obama Administration and we discuss some of the questions that will be in the news as developments unfold. Also, we update some of the latest developments in the appointment of Cabinet officials. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-105 no 00:07:31 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The failure to pass a Congressional aid package for the Detroit Three Automakers last week has many impacts for the Bush Administration, the incoming Obama Administration and how Congress might operate next year. The failure to pass a Congressional aid package for the Detroit Three Automakers last week has many impacts for the Bush Administration, the incoming Obama Administration and how Congress might operate next year. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-104 no 00:08:18 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Bill Richardson's withdrawal as the nominee for Secretary of Commerce is the first sign that this Administration, like others before it, won't get all of its nominees into place despite a substantial Democratic majority in the Senate. Plus, why everyone's focused on WHO the next Senators from New York (Caroline Kennedy?), Illinois (Roland Burris?), Colorado (Michael Bennet), Delaware (Ted Kaufman) and Minnesota (Al Franken?) might be, the real challenge will be HOW to integrate as many as four freshman Senators (Kennedy, Bennet, Kaufman and Franken) who have never before held any public elected office. Bill Richardson's withdrawal as the nominee for Secretary of Commerce is the first sign that this Administration, like others before it, won't get all of its nominees into place despite a substantial Democratic majority in the Senate. Plus, why everyone's focused on WHO the next Senators from New York (Caroline Kennedy?), Illinois (Roland Burris?), Colorado (Michael Bennet), Delaware (Ted Kaufman) and Minnesota (Al Franken?) might be, the real challenge will be HOW to integrate as many as four freshman Senators (Kennedy, Bennet, Kaufman and Franken) who have never before held any public elected office. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-103 no 00:10:21 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Bill Richardson's withdrawal as the nominee for Secretary of Commerce is the first sign that this Administration, like others before it, won't get all of its nominees into place despite a substantial Democratic majority in the Senate. Plus, why everyone's focused on WHO the next Senators from New York (Caroline Kennedy?), Illinois (Roland Burris?), Colorado (Michael Bennet), Delaware (Ted Kaufman) and Minnesota (Al Franken?) might be, the real challenge will be HOW to integrate as many as four freshman Senators (Kennedy, Bennet, Kaufman and Franken) who have never before held any public elected office. Bill Richardson's withdrawal as the nominee for Secretary of Commerce is the first sign that this Administration, like others before it, won't get all of its nominees into place despite a substantial Democratic majority in the Senate. Plus, why everyone's focused on WHO the next Senators from New York (Caroline Kennedy?), Illinois (Roland Burris?), Colorado (Michael Bennet), Delaware (Ted Kaufman) and Minnesota (Al Franken?) might be, the real challenge will be HOW to integrate as many as four freshman Senators (Kennedy, Bennet, Kaufman and Franken) who have never before held any public elected office. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-102 no 00:10:21 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The 111th Congress gets sworn in Tuesday and on Thursday they hold a joint session to count the electoral college votes that will officially make Barack Obama the nation's 44th President. We talk about the Senate's focus on confirmations this week and the House's initial efforts to move two pieces of labor and employment law changes. Plus, why the House's rules package that will be voted on this week includes important signs of how powerful the Speaker is becoming and how powerless the smaller Republican minority might be in this session. The 111th Congress gets sworn in Tuesday and on Thursday they hold a joint session to count the electoral college votes that will officially make Barack Obama the nation's 44th President. We talk about the Senate's focus on confirmations this week and the House's initial efforts to move two pieces of labor and employment law changes. Plus, why the House's rules package that will be voted on this week includes important signs of how powerful the Speaker is becoming and how powerless the smaller Republican minority might be in this session. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-101 no 00:05:56 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The most awkward Presidential transition in recent history continues as President-Elect Obama has arrived in Washington and is basically running a shadow government for the next two weeks in the midst of multiple domestic and foreign crises that he will soon inherit. We discuss the status and details of the proposed economic stimulus package and some of the political calculations being made by both political parties and the incoming Obama Administration this week. Plus, the world's most exclusive fraternity meets Wednesday to welcome its newest member. The most awkward Presidential transition in recent history continues as President-Elect Obama has arrived in Washington and is basically running a shadow government for the next two weeks in the midst of multiple domestic and foreign crises that he will soon inherit. We discuss the status and details of the proposed economic stimulus package and some of the political calculations being made by both political parties and the incoming Obama Administration this week. Plus, the world's most exclusive fraternity meets Wednesday to welcome its newest member. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-99 no 00:10:43 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The stimulus package isnt quite ready for public unveiling yet but we give you our analysis on the basic cost and the most likely components for inclusion in the bill along with analyzing some of the political considerations being factored into the equation. The stimulus package isnt quite ready for public unveiling yet but we give you our analysis on the basic cost and the most likely components for inclusion in the bill along with analyzing some of the political considerations being factored into the equation. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-98 no 00:08:54 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House takes up an SCHIP vote this week while the Senate has a hearing on healthcare information technology that may be a part of the stimulus package later this month. The House takes up an SCHIP vote this week while the Senate has a hearing on healthcare information technology that may be a part of the stimulus package later this month. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-97 no 00:04:30 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House gets the new Democratic agenda in full swing this week with votes on expanding children's healthcare coverage and fixing some of the problems with the Troubled Asset Relief Program. In the Senate, a rare Sunday vote yesterday may stir partisan anger early in the session but most of the attention will be focused on a series of high-profile confirmation hearings for much of the Obama Cabinet. The House gets the new Democratic agenda in full swing this week with votes on expanding children's healthcare coverage and fixing some of the problems with the Troubled Asset Relief Program. In the Senate, a rare Sunday vote yesterday may stir partisan anger early in the session but most of the attention will be focused on a series of high-profile confirmation hearings for much of the Obama Cabinet. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-96 no 00:04:21 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Why the Bush Administration's possible last legislative act - pushing for the second half of TARP funding - could help the incoming Obama Administration avoid a thorny political problem. The Roland Burris and Leon Panetta situations were bumps in the road for what's otherwise been a smooth ride but the President-Elect's outreach to his political opponent is a reminder of why he may be yet be change we can believe in. Plus, is it possible Joe Biden might be just like Dick Cheney in one critical respect? Why the Bush Administration's possible last legislative act - pushing for the second half of TARP funding - could help the incoming Obama Administration avoid a thorny political problem. The Roland Burris and Leon Panetta situations were bumps in the road for what's otherwise been a smooth ride but the President-Elect's outreach to his political opponent is a reminder of why he may be yet be change we can believe in. Plus, is it possible Joe Biden might be just like Dick Cheney in one critical respect? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-95 no 00:08:05 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Obama Administration is beginning and all Americans hope it's a success in turning around our economic problems and improving our relations abroad. Plus, the first legislative success of the Obama Administration took place last week, before he even took office. The Obama Administration is beginning and all Americans hope it's a success in turning around our economic problems and improving our relations abroad. Plus, the first legislative success of the Obama Administration took place last week, before he even took office. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-94 no 00:05:36 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House released its draft economic stimulus package last week and we review some of the details for the $825 billion package. For a full summary of the entire package, be sure to email us for a written summary. The House released its draft economic stimulus package last week and we review some of the details for the $825 billion package. For a full summary of the entire package, be sure to email us for a written summary. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-93 no 00:07:53 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx More confirmation hearings in the Senate where SCHIP is headed for floor action. In the House, expect lots of Committee action related to the economic stimulus bill and floor consideration of a proposal to reform TARP. More confirmation hearings in the Senate where SCHIP is headed for floor action. In the House, expect lots of Committee action related to the economic stimulus bill and floor consideration of a proposal to reform TARP. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-92 no 00:05:14 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The SCHIP reauthorization moved through the House last week and a critical Senate markup, so this week it's headed for the Senate floor. Plus, what's in the House economic stimulus bill for the healthcare arena. The SCHIP reauthorization moved through the House last week and a critical Senate markup, so this week it's headed for the Senate floor. Plus, what's in the House economic stimulus bill for the healthcare arena. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-91 no 00:04:48 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Theres great reason to celebrate the unity exhibited in last weeks historic Inauguration but much of that unity comes because the defeated party acted like patriots instead of partisans in celebrating our transition to power. President Barack Obamas reelection already hinges on this simple question will be we better off in 2012 than we are today? Plus, the President is reaching out to see if he can restore the bipartisan luster to the economic stimulus plan that may define his first two years in office. Theres great reason to celebrate the unity exhibited in last weeks historic Inauguration but much of that unity comes because the defeated party acted like patriots instead of partisans in celebrating our transition to power. President Barack Obamas reelection already hinges on this simple question will be we better off in 2012 than we are today? Plus, the President is reaching out to see if he can restore the bipartisan luster to the economic stimulus plan that may define his first two years in office. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-90 no 00:07:45 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx We look at the state of play for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in both chambers and outline where things might be headed this week. Plus, the state of play for SCHIP reauthorization and pending Obama Administration nominations to the Cabinet. We look at the state of play for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in both chambers and outline where things might be headed this week. Plus, the state of play for SCHIP reauthorization and pending Obama Administration nominations to the Cabinet. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-89 no 00:09:15 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx We review the status of SCHIP reauthorization in the Senate and the relevant provisions of the healthcare related spending in the House version of the stimulus package. We review the status of SCHIP reauthorization in the Senate and the relevant provisions of the healthcare related spending in the House version of the stimulus package. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-88 no 00:03:36 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Last week, the Supreme Court issued an important ruling on Title VII and sexual harassment in the workplace. The Patton Boggs Employment Law team reviews the decision and its impact on employers going forward. Last week, the Supreme Court issued an important ruling on Title VII and sexual harassment in the workplace. The Patton Boggs Employment Law team reviews the decision and its impact on employers going forward. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-87 no 00:03:13 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate passed the SCHIP bill last week and revealed the healthcare elements of its economic stimulus package. The Senate passed the SCHIP bill last week and revealed the healthcare elements of its economic stimulus package. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-86 no 00:04:25 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate passed the SCHIP bill last week and revealed the healthcare elements of its economic stimulus package. The Senate passed the SCHIP bill last week and revealed the healthcare elements of its economic stimulus package. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-85 no 00:07:05 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate takes up the economic stimulus bill this week and we talk about the next steps in that chamber will it pass on a party line vote or will Republicans get the changes they want to make it a bipartisan plan after all? We discuss the risks facing all the key players in what could be a pivotal week. Plus, three big bills in a short week of action in the House this week. The Senate takes up the economic stimulus bill this week and we talk about the next steps in that chamber will it pass on a party line vote or will Republicans get the changes they want to make it a bipartisan plan after all? We discuss the risks facing all the key players in what could be a pivotal week. Plus, three big bills in a short week of action in the House this week. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-84 no 00:07:22 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama sure has the optics of bipartisanship down pat in the first days of his Administration but the substance is proving harder to achieve. Snagging a Republican Senator to give up his seat to join the Cabinet could set the table for major Democratic victories in the Senate this term. Plus, why we think Tom Daschle still gets confirmed as HHS Secretary. President Obama sure has the optics of bipartisanship down pat in the first days of his Administration but the substance is proving harder to achieve. Snagging a Republican Senator to give up his seat to join the Cabinet could set the table for major Democratic victories in the Senate this term. Plus, why we think Tom Daschle still gets confirmed as HHS Secretary. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-83 no 00:06:52 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress has hit the pause button on the digital television transition originally planned for next week, ordering a delay until June. We talk about the details of the transition and what it means for the use of the spectrum after the transition occurs. Congress has hit the pause button on the digital television transition originally planned for next week, ordering a delay until June. We talk about the details of the transition and what it means for the use of the spectrum after the transition occurs. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-82 no 00:04:04 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The stimulus package includes $6 billion or $7 billion for broadband infrastructure development. We discuss the details of what the stimulus bill will do for broadband development. The stimulus package includes $6 billion or $7 billion for broadband infrastructure development. We discuss the details of what the stimulus bill will do for broadband development. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-81 no 00:04:25 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The President signed the SCHIP bill last week and delayed consideration of the omnibus appropriations bill. Plus, what does the Daschle withdrawal as HHS Secretary mean for the healthcare reform agenda. The President signed the SCHIP bill last week and delayed consideration of the omnibus appropriations bill. Plus, what does the Daschle withdrawal as HHS Secretary mean for the healthcare reform agenda. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-80 no 00:04:45 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs health sets off a new round of the favorite Washington parlor game speculating about who will retire from the Supreme Court, when will they go, and who will President Obama appoint to the most coveted position in the legal world? Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs health sets off a new round of the favorite Washington parlor game speculating about who will retire from the Supreme Court, when will they go, and who will President Obama appoint to the most coveted position in the legal world? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-79 no 00:03:13 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx With the Senate tied down on the stimulus package and the omnibus appropriations bill delayed, the House debates the Tomnibus bill and celebrates John Dingell (D-MI) becoming the longest serving member of the House of Representatives in American history. Plus, President Obama hasnt gotten his daughters the puppy he promised but he is going to have some Blue Dogs in the Oval Office this week. With the Senate tied down on the stimulus package and the omnibus appropriations bill delayed, the House debates the Tomnibus bill and celebrates John Dingell (D-MI) becoming the longest serving member of the House of Representatives in American history. Plus, President Obama hasnt gotten his daughters the puppy he promised but he is going to have some Blue Dogs in the Oval Office this week. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-78 no 00:05:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate has a compromise deal cutting nearly $100 billion from the stimulus package and setting the stage for complex negotiations between House and Senate Democrats. We discuss the big losers in the Senate bill and why House Democrats arent crazy about the compromise cut in the Senate. The Senate has a compromise deal cutting nearly $100 billion from the stimulus package and setting the stage for complex negotiations between House and Senate Democrats. We discuss the big losers in the Senate bill and why House Democrats arent crazy about the compromise cut in the Senate. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-77 no 00:07:54 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama takes a campaign-style approach this week, hitting the road and holding a primetime press conference to sell his stimulus package to a skeptical American public. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is ready to rollout its plans for using the second half of funding authorized under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Who is the frontrunner to be the Health and Human Services Secretary now that Tom Daschle is out? President Obama takes a campaign-style approach this week, hitting the road and holding a primetime press conference to sell his stimulus package to a skeptical American public. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is ready to rollout its plans for using the second half of funding authorized under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Who is the frontrunner to be the Health and Human Services Secretary now that Tom Daschle is out? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-76 no 00:07:50 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The President's FY10 budget is introduced and the FY09 omnibus appropriations bill is finally coming to the House floor. Plus important personnel changes in several agencies and a key hearing on healthcare in the Senate. The President's FY10 budget is introduced and the FY09 omnibus appropriations bill is finally coming to the House floor. Plus important personnel changes in several agencies and a key hearing on healthcare in the Senate. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-75 no 00:03:07 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate debates giving the District of Columbia a voting Representative and then takes up the nomination of Congresswoman Hilda Solis for Labor Secretary. The House may finally move the FY 2009 omnibus appropriations bill, adding another $400 billion in spending plans for the year on top of the recently passed economic stimulus package. The Senate debates giving the District of Columbia a voting Representative and then takes up the nomination of Congresswoman Hilda Solis for Labor Secretary. The House may finally move the FY 2009 omnibus appropriations bill, adding another $400 billion in spending plans for the year on top of the recently passed economic stimulus package. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-74 no 00:04:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx It is budget week in Washington and it may be a Dark Knight for the wealthy, whose taxes are going up even if they are not a Slumdog Millionaire. You wont need to be The Reader to absorb this weeks outline of the federal budget though you may have Doubt that President Obama is The Wrestler needed to pin down the runaway federal deficit. Plus, no one is going to confuse the Curious Case of Roland Burris with the classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. It is budget week in Washington and it may be a Dark Knight for the wealthy, whose taxes are going up even if they are not a Slumdog Millionaire. You wont need to be The Reader to absorb this weeks outline of the federal budget though you may have Doubt that President Obama is The Wrestler needed to pin down the runaway federal deficit. Plus, no one is going to confuse the Curious Case of Roland Burris with the classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-73 no 00:08:19 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Presidents FY10 budget proposal includes some major changes to health care policy. The Presidents FY10 budget proposal includes some major changes to health care policy. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-72 no 00:03:27 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate takes up the FY09 omnibus spending bill while the House takes a second run at housing legislation that includes controversial cram down provisions. The Senate takes up the FY09 omnibus spending bill while the House takes a second run at housing legislation that includes controversial cram down provisions. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-71 no 00:03:24 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The northeast woke up to a major winter storm on Monday morning but the blizzard of red ink and major policy changes is only just beginning in Washington with last weeks release of President Obamas Budget blueprint. The battle over the budget is on. Plus, Prime Minister Brown is in town to expand the special relationship between Great Britain and the United States. And, why Senate Republicans have two reasons to cheer the nomination of the new HHS Secretary. The northeast woke up to a major winter storm on Monday morning but the blizzard of red ink and major policy changes is only just beginning in Washington with last weeks release of President Obamas Budget blueprint. The battle over the budget is on. Plus, Prime Minister Brown is in town to expand the special relationship between Great Britain and the United States. And, why Senate Republicans have two reasons to cheer the nomination of the new HHS Secretary. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-70 no 00:09:30 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Last week included a key series of hearings that started to provide a roadmap for how the House and Senate will each tackle healthcare reform in the next six months. Last week included a key series of hearings that started to provide a roadmap for how the House and Senate will each tackle healthcare reform in the next six months. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-69 no 00:04:27 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The funding for broadband development is one of the signature elements of the economic stimulus bill. The Patton Boggs TechComm team brings you up to date on last weeks key developments as agencies like NTIA, RUS and the FCC begin to sort out how to spend those stimulus funds to improve the nations broadband infrastructure. The funding for broadband development is one of the signature elements of the economic stimulus bill. The Patton Boggs TechComm team brings you up to date on last weeks key developments as agencies like NTIA, RUS and the FCC begin to sort out how to spend those stimulus funds to improve the nations broadband infrastructure. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-68 no 00:06:30 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress speaks its own language and some of the key terms of art that will be the subject of many conversations this week include card check, cramdown, and revenue raisers. Congress speaks its own language and some of the key terms of art that will be the subject of many conversations this week include card check, cramdown, and revenue raisers. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-67 no 00:04:27 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Its NCAA tournament week and that means most Americans are focused on filling out their brackets and picking upset winners but Washington is a town where top seeds win out and underdogs go home early. Who are the top four seeds in Washington this week? Plus, despite overwhelmingly positive media coverage, President Obamas poll numbers are already worse than his predecessors so hes back in campaign mode this week to build public support for his first budget proposal. Its NCAA tournament week and that means most Americans are focused on filling out their brackets and picking upset winners but Washington is a town where top seeds win out and underdogs go home early. Who are the top four seeds in Washington this week? Plus, despite overwhelmingly positive media coverage, President Obamas poll numbers are already worse than his predecessors so hes back in campaign mode this week to build public support for his first budget proposal. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-66 no 00:09:46 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx This should be the week that judges in a courtroom in Minnesota sort out the legal mess that is the 2008 Senate race between incumbent Republican Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken. Populist outrage over the financial services meltdown is placing Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) in danger of losing his 2010 reelection bid. Plus, is there a Senator whose reelection chances would actually improve if he switched parties this year? This should be the week that judges in a courtroom in Minnesota sort out the legal mess that is the 2008 Senate race between incumbent Republican Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken. Populist outrage over the financial services meltdown is placing Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) in danger of losing his 2010 reelection bid. Plus, is there a Senator whose reelection chances would actually improve if he switched parties this year? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-65 no 00:05:24 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Spring has arrived in Washington and with it comes the annual budget process in both chambers of Congress. President Obamas ambitious plan for a cap and trade program on energy emissions may be the most visible casualty of bipartisan maneuvering on the budget but healthcare reform may be accelerated once the budget is complete. Plus theres more work to be done on the issue of Wall Street bonuses. Spring has arrived in Washington and with it comes the annual budget process in both chambers of Congress. President Obamas ambitious plan for a cap and trade program on energy emissions may be the most visible casualty of bipartisan maneuvering on the budget but healthcare reform may be accelerated once the budget is complete. Plus theres more work to be done on the issue of Wall Street bonuses. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-64 no 00:07:42 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama is definitely America's First Bowler but his economic team has to pick up a spare this week in the Senate regarding legislation taxing bonuses to AIG, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Now the President is hoping for a strike or two in the Treasury Departments new plans to restore the financial health of the banking industry. Plus, 2009 graduates are entering the worst job market of their lifetimes but at least three lucky classes will have the honor of hearing the President speak at their graduation. President Obama is definitely America's First Bowler but his economic team has to pick up a spare this week in the Senate regarding legislation taxing bonuses to AIG, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Now the President is hoping for a strike or two in the Treasury Departments new plans to restore the financial health of the banking industry. Plus, 2009 graduates are entering the worst job market of their lifetimes but at least three lucky classes will have the honor of hearing the President speak at their graduation. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-63 no 00:07:23 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Key nominations at the FCC and NTIA move forward and minority Republicans inquire about how broadband stimulus money will be spent. Key nominations at the FCC and NTIA move forward and minority Republicans inquire about how broadband stimulus money will be spent. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-62 no 00:03:11 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House and Senate made progress on their respective budget resolutions that will be front and center in this week's floor debates as the battle continues over how to best smooth the path for healthcare reform legislation. Plus, the nominee for HHS Secretary is headed to two crucial confirmation hearings this week. The House and Senate made progress on their respective budget resolutions that will be front and center in this week's floor debates as the battle continues over how to best smooth the path for healthcare reform legislation. Plus, the nominee for HHS Secretary is headed to two crucial confirmation hearings this week. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-61 no 00:02:41 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress is five days away from a two-week recess but first comes the Obama Budget drama with the annual Senate Vote-o-Rama. The parameters of healthcare reform are on the table in the budget debate but progress is also being made on climate change. Plus, is Senator Specter's decision to oppose card check legislation the end or the beginning of a grand reworking of labor law in this Congress? Congress is five days away from a two-week recess but first comes the Obama Budget drama with the annual Senate Vote-o-Rama. The parameters of healthcare reform are on the table in the budget debate but progress is also being made on climate change. Plus, is Senator Specter's decision to oppose card check legislation the end or the beginning of a grand reworking of labor law in this Congress? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-60 no 00:08:33 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Europe loved the concept of President Barack Obama but now that reality has hit home the White House is finding their ideas about fixing the global economic crisis aren't being eagerly embraced abroad. The President's debut at the G-20 summit will give many world leaders their first chance to measure the man and his agenda. Europe loved the concept of President Barack Obama but now that reality has hit home the White House is finding their ideas about fixing the global economic crisis aren't being eagerly embraced abroad. The President's debut at the G-20 summit will give many world leaders their first chance to measure the man and his agenda. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-59 no 00:04:00 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is planning a series of stakeholder roundtables as a part of developing healthcare reform legislation this spring. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is planning a series of stakeholder roundtables as a part of developing healthcare reform legislation this spring. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-57 no 00:04:33 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama is in Turkey wrapping up his first foreign trip. Plus Congress is on spring break and preparing for critical negotiations on the budget resolution process. President Obama is in Turkey wrapping up his first foreign trip. Plus Congress is on spring break and preparing for critical negotiations on the budget resolution process. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-56 no 00:05:31 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress and the President may not be in Washington but the wheels of change for healthcare reform continue to grind away. Congress and the President may not be in Washington but the wheels of change for healthcare reform continue to grind away. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-55 no 00:04:01 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress is on the second week of its district work period and much of their focus at home will be on building consensus for health care reform later this year. We preview the likely legislative priorities when Congress comes back next week. Plus, if you aren't already running hard for the 2010 Senate nomination, chances are you are already millions of dollars in fundraising behind the early entrants. Congress is on the second week of its district work period and much of their focus at home will be on building consensus for health care reform later this year. We preview the likely legislative priorities when Congress comes back next week. Plus, if you aren't already running hard for the 2010 Senate nomination, chances are you are already millions of dollars in fundraising behind the early entrants. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-54 no 00:04:37 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama is on the ultimate spring break - Europe one week, a party for 30,000 on the White House lawn today, and then a sun-soaked trip to Mexico and the Caribbean for week two. What's on tap for the Summit of the Americas? Plus, why the tea parties on tax day aren't being celebrated by the White House. President Obama is on the ultimate spring break - Europe one week, a party for 30,000 on the White House lawn today, and then a sun-soaked trip to Mexico and the Caribbean for week two. What's on tap for the Summit of the Americas? Plus, why the tea parties on tax day aren't being celebrated by the White House. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-53 no 00:04:20 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House and Senate are back in session and focused on developing a blueprint for healthcare reform. The House and Senate are back in session and focused on developing a blueprint for healthcare reform. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-52 no 00:03:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress is back and looking to pace themselves for the long year ahead after a breakneck pace in the first four months of the year. We preview some of the big issues on the table between now and the Memorial Day recess. Congress is back and looking to pace themselves for the long year ahead after a breakneck pace in the first four months of the year. We preview some of the big issues on the table between now and the Memorial Day recess. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-51 no 00:09:21 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama is back from his travels and loaded for a busy week highlighted by his first Cabinet meeting, a visit with CIA employees, and a meeting to let the credit card industry know they may be over their limit. President Obama is back from his travels and loaded for a busy week highlighted by his first Cabinet meeting, a visit with CIA employees, and a meeting to let the credit card industry know they may be over their limit. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-50 no 00:07:48 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Wednesday marks President Obama's 100th day in office and on that day Patton Boggs will release an in-depth analysis of his accomplishments during that period and examine the road ahead. Hear some exclusive portions of the report as we examine the President's initial success in reshaping Washington. Wednesday marks President Obama's 100th day in office and on that day Patton Boggs will release an in-depth analysis of his accomplishments during that period and examine the road ahead. Hear some exclusive portions of the report as we examine the President's initial success in reshaping Washington. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-48 no 00:03:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Budget Resolution makes healthcare reform THE top priority of Congress for the next several months. Plus it's a big week for the Senate to consider the nominations of top HHS officials. The Budget Resolution makes healthcare reform THE top priority of Congress for the next several months. Plus it's a big week for the Senate to consider the nominations of top HHS officials. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-47 no 00:03:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx We review the legislation on the floor in both chambers this week as well as some of the key Congressional hearings. We review the legislation on the floor in both chambers this week as well as some of the key Congressional hearings. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-46 no 00:09:21 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House and Senate bring the budget resolution process to a close this week with a debate that could put healthcare reform on a fast-track to passage. Plus, the financial services world faces major action on cramdown in the Senate and credit card reform in the House. The House and Senate bring the budget resolution process to a close this week with a debate that could put healthcare reform on a fast-track to passage. Plus, the financial services world faces major action on cramdown in the Senate and credit card reform in the House. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-45 no 00:07:48 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Nerd Prom is over and the stars have returned to Hollywood so Washington gets back down to business. For the President, that's a focus on healthcare, credit card reform, the selection of his first Supreme Court appointment and a reminder that his hoops-picking skills remain sharp. The Nerd Prom is over and the stars have returned to Hollywood so Washington gets back down to business. For the President, that's a focus on healthcare, credit card reform, the selection of his first Supreme Court appointment and a reminder that his hoops-picking skills remain sharp. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-43 no 00:06:30 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Two weeks until the next Congressional break means this is a critical week for progress on items like the cap and trade bill in the House, credit card reform in the Senate and the IraqAfghanistan supplemental appropriations bill in both chambers. Two weeks until the next Congressional break means this is a critical week for progress on items like the cap and trade bill in the House, credit card reform in the Senate and the IraqAfghanistan supplemental appropriations bill in both chambers. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-42 no 00:07:14 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate and House continue to take steps forward on healthcare reform while the Administration makes news regarding healthcare IT infrastructure funding from the stimulus bill. The Senate and House continue to take steps forward on healthcare reform while the Administration makes news regarding healthcare IT infrastructure funding from the stimulus bill. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-41 no 00:04:15 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate is expected to pass credit card legislation Tuesday and we review the Houses legislative schedule for the week along with key committee hearings. The Senate is expected to pass credit card legislation Tuesday and we review the Houses legislative schedule for the week along with key committee hearings. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-40 no 00:04:00 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The House will mark up a massive cap and trade climate change bill this week that could reconfigure the entire energy and environmental sectors of our economy. Also, Speaker Nancy Pelosi tries to turn the page on her controversy with the CIA. The House will mark up a massive cap and trade climate change bill this week that could reconfigure the entire energy and environmental sectors of our economy. Also, Speaker Nancy Pelosi tries to turn the page on her controversy with the CIA. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-39 no 00:06:60 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Its a busy week for the President as he continues the search for a Supreme Court nominee, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and focuses on the twin legislative challenges of healthcare reform and climate change. Its a busy week for the President as he continues the search for a Supreme Court nominee, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and focuses on the twin legislative challenges of healthcare reform and climate change. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-38 no 00:06:59 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The Senate Finance Committee is making progress on developing its healthcare reform legislation and the Senate HELP Committee is also moving forward with its bill. We look at some of the details released last week. The Senate Finance Committee is making progress on developing its healthcare reform legislation and the Senate HELP Committee is also moving forward with its bill. We look at some of the details released last week. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-36 no 00:06:20 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Last week, President Obama hit Vegas to place a bet on Harry Reid but his real gamble is unfolding in a multi-staged battle for the fate of GM as it enters bankruptcy today. Plus, the President heads to the Middle East to address Israeli peace and Muslim cooperation before hitting Normandy to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Day of Days. Last week, President Obama hit Vegas to place a bet on Harry Reid but his real gamble is unfolding in a multi-staged battle for the fate of GM as it enters bankruptcy today. Plus, the President heads to the Middle East to address Israeli peace and Muslim cooperation before hitting Normandy to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Day of Days. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-35 no 00:06:43 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Last week, President Obama hit Vegas to place a bet on Harry Reid but his real gamble is unfolding in a multi-staged battle for the fate of GM as it enters bankruptcy today. Plus, the President heads to the Middle East to address Israeli peace and Muslim cooperation before hitting Normandy to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Day of Days. Last week, President Obama hit Vegas to place a bet on Harry Reid but his real gamble is unfolding in a multi-staged battle for the fate of GM as it enters bankruptcy today. Plus, the President heads to the Middle East to address Israeli peace and Muslim cooperation before hitting Normandy to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Day of Days. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-34 no 00:03:23 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Judge Sonia Sotomayor is the Presidents nominee for the Supreme Court, as we predicted she would be almost four months ago. Now we talk about the political dynamics of her confirmation process and why Republicans have incentive to slow a vote that looks to have solid bipartisan support. Judge Sonia Sotomayor is the Presidents nominee for the Supreme Court, as we predicted she would be almost four months ago. Now we talk about the political dynamics of her confirmation process and why Republicans have incentive to slow a vote that looks to have solid bipartisan support. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-33 no 00:07:28 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The FY09 supplemental bill is hung up on the question of whether the primary purpose is to aid the troops or prop up the IMF. The House Appropriations Committee has a full slate of subcommittee and full committee markups this week while the Senate Appropriations Committee has a star-studded field of Cabinet Secretaries coming up to argue their case for FY10 budget increases. The FY09 supplemental bill is hung up on the question of whether the primary purpose is to aid the troops or prop up the IMF. The House Appropriations Committee has a full slate of subcommittee and full committee markups this week while the Senate Appropriations Committee has a star-studded field of Cabinet Secretaries coming up to argue their case for FY10 budget increases. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-32 no 00:02:27 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx We are starting a new series of weekly podcasts focused on the transportation reauthorization process. To begin, we examine the current state of play in the key House and Senate Committees as they address the looming September 30 expiration of SAFETEA-LU and look for ways to fund an ambitious expansion of transportation programs. We are starting a new series of weekly podcasts focused on the transportation reauthorization process. To begin, we examine the current state of play in the key House and Senate Committees as they address the looming September 30 expiration of SAFETEA-LU and look for ways to fund an ambitious expansion of transportation programs. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-31 no 00:08:25 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Senate Republicans are employing tactics to slow the number of issues that can reach the chambers floor this summer, knowing that a day of delay is a Democratic priority that remains unfulfilled. Congressional Democrats are preparing to publicly unveil their healthcare reform plans and then well start sorting out the supporters and opponents in what promises to be an epic legislative battle this summer. Senate Republicans are employing tactics to slow the number of issues that can reach the chambers floor this summer, knowing that a day of delay is a Democratic priority that remains unfulfilled. Congressional Democrats are preparing to publicly unveil their healthcare reform plans and then well start sorting out the supporters and opponents in what promises to be an epic legislative battle this summer. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-29 no 00:10:29 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama is back from Europe and focused on juggling multiple crises. There's a bill signing that allows the President to focus more regulatory scrutiny on banks, public events coming in support of the stimulus spending, and a group of House Republicans upset that the President is choosing effectiveness over bipartisanship when it comes to healthcare reform legislation. President Obama is back from Europe and focused on juggling multiple crises. There's a bill signing that allows the President to focus more regulatory scrutiny on banks, public events coming in support of the stimulus spending, and a group of House Republicans upset that the President is choosing effectiveness over bipartisanship when it comes to healthcare reform legislation. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-28 no 00:06:33 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx We review the latest developments on plans to streamline Department of Transportation programs as part of SAFETEA-LU reauthorization and to harmonize federal highway and transit programs with green legislation like climate change. We review the latest developments on plans to streamline Department of Transportation programs as part of SAFETEA-LU reauthorization and to harmonize federal highway and transit programs with green legislation like climate change. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-26 no 00:06:22 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress hopes to finally pass the supplemental appropriations bill this week. The House has plans to pass the first two FY10 appropriations bills this week and continue a busy schedule of committee markups. Congress hopes to finally pass the supplemental appropriations bill this week. The House has plans to pass the first two FY10 appropriations bills this week and continue a busy schedule of committee markups. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-25 no 00:02:33 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Democratic leaders scramble to find the votes needed to pass the supplemental appropriations bill in the House. Meanwhile most of the political oxygen in the room this week will be consumed by initial Congressional consideration of healthcare reform legislation that has the minority working with business interests to oppose a public insurance option they fear is a backdoor to a single-payer government run healthcare system. Democratic leaders scramble to find the votes needed to pass the supplemental appropriations bill in the House. Meanwhile most of the political oxygen in the room this week will be consumed by initial Congressional consideration of healthcare reform legislation that has the minority working with business interests to oppose a public insurance option they fear is a backdoor to a single-payer government run healthcare system. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-23 no 00:08:46 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obamas team has long blamed W (President George W. Bush) for the economic problems we face but its a W-shaped economic recovery he fears owning as the 2010 election cycle heats up next year after passage of major Democratic initiatives in Congress. Plus a full-court media press by the White House on healthcare reform. President Obamas team has long blamed W (President George W. Bush) for the economic problems we face but its a W-shaped economic recovery he fears owning as the 2010 election cycle heats up next year after passage of major Democratic initiatives in Congress. Plus a full-court media press by the White House on healthcare reform. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-22 no 00:08:34 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx House Republicans protested new rules for appropriations bills last week by dragging out floor consideration of the CJS spending bill. Will that continue this week with action slated on two other spending bills in the House? House Republicans protested new rules for appropriations bills last week by dragging out floor consideration of the CJS spending bill. Will that continue this week with action slated on two other spending bills in the House? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-21 no 00:10:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx House Republicans protested new rules for appropriations bills last week by dragging out floor consideration of the CJS spending bill. Will that continue this week with action slated on two other spending bills in the House? House Republicans protested new rules for appropriations bills last week by dragging out floor consideration of the CJS spending bill. Will that continue this week with action slated on two other spending bills in the House? podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-20 no 00:02:24 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx With just one week left until Congress takes a break, most of the action in the House and Senate is in the Committees where healthcare reform, energy security, defense authorization and Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations are all at a critical stage. With just one week left until Congress takes a break, most of the action in the House and Senate is in the Committees where healthcare reform, energy security, defense authorization and Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations are all at a critical stage. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-19 no 00:08:06 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The President's healthcare reform plans are facing difficulties now that the price tags are high and the coverage of uninsured is low. Plus, the President focuses on Iran and consumer protection. The President's healthcare reform plans are facing difficulties now that the price tags are high and the coverage of uninsured is low. Plus, the President focuses on Iran and consumer protection. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-18 no 00:08:29 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx The President and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee seem to agree on the need for a short-term reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU but House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar says no time like the present to make the long-term changes needed to improve our roads, bridges and transit systems. The President and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee seem to agree on the need for a short-term reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU but House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar says no time like the present to make the long-term changes needed to improve our roads, bridges and transit systems. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-17 no 00:06:47 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx It was a critical week of progress on healthcare reform in both the House and Senate last week and we review the latest developments. It was a critical week of progress on healthcare reform in both the House and Senate last week and we review the latest developments. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-16 no 00:04:51 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Congress is home for 4th of July week and the two parties sent their members home with vastly different talking points. Plus, we walk through what the vote on cap and trade tells us about which members are most vulnerable and which have ambitions beyond the House of Representatives. Congress is home for 4th of July week and the two parties sent their members home with vastly different talking points. Plus, we walk through what the vote on cap and trade tells us about which members are most vulnerable and which have ambitions beyond the House of Representatives. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-14 no 00:09:55 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama is coming off a big cap and trade win in the House last week but success is short-lived in Washington as hes forced to threaten to veto a bipartisan defense bill. Also, the President is floating trial balloons to raise taxes as part of a deal on healthcare reform and the potential need for another stimulus package to pump up the economy. President Obama is coming off a big cap and trade win in the House last week but success is short-lived in Washington as hes forced to threaten to veto a bipartisan defense bill. Also, the President is floating trial balloons to raise taxes as part of a deal on healthcare reform and the potential need for another stimulus package to pump up the economy. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-12 no 00:05:17 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the Senates healthcare reform bill will likely include a public plan option, perhaps signaling the end of efforts to craft a bipartisan bill. Plus, changes to the HELP Committees bill have shaved hundreds of millions of dollars off the cost of the reform bill. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the Senates healthcare reform bill will likely include a public plan option, perhaps signaling the end of efforts to craft a bipartisan bill. Plus, changes to the HELP Committees bill have shaved hundreds of millions of dollars off the cost of the reform bill. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-11 no 00:03:32 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will spend this week trying to convince the media and Democratic interest groups that 60 is the new 50. At this critical time in the Congressional schedule we talk about the five major legislative issues likely to dominate the agenda for the month of July. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will spend this week trying to convince the media and Democratic interest groups that 60 is the new 50. At this critical time in the Congressional schedule we talk about the five major legislative issues likely to dominate the agenda for the month of July. podcast@pattonboggs.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-9 no 00:08:11 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx Patton Boggs - Hosted by Kevin O'Neill http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx President Obama is visiting Russia, Italy and Ghana this week where he will face tough discussions on missile defense, nuclear nonproliferation, NATO membership, global climate change, financial reforms, and how to deal with Iran and North Korea. Sarah Palin's resignation as Alaska's Governor is the end of her Presidential ambitions and another plus for the political fortunes of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. President Obama is visiting Russia, Italy and Ghana this week where he will face tough discussions on missile defense, nuclear nonproliferation, NATO membership, global climate change, financial reforms, and how to deal with Iran and North Korea. Sarah Palin's resignation as Alaska's Governor is the end of her Presidential ambitions and another plus for the political fortunes of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. podcast@pattonboggs.com Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:47:18 -0500 News & Politics RSS_BUDDY_602630-1 no 00:07:29 http://www.pattonboggs.com/media/videospcs.aspx