Miscellaneous

Mike & Co. — Welcome back.  Seat belts buckled?  2016 opened with a multi-percent loss in capital markets across the board globally the first day and a speech by Sen. Sanders outlining his financial regulatory priorities, replete with criticisms and challenges directed at HRC’s proposals the next day.    For now, a quick survey here …

Sanders' Fin Reg Proposals  (Jan. 5) Read More »

Mike & Co. — Most of the activity on Capital Hill this week is focused on the FY 2016 budget, but it has become so rider-ridden that few expect it to be competed by the Friday deadline for passage.  Instead it is becoming likely that Congress will adopt a short-term continuing resolution that will push votes on …

Customs Bill (Dec. 8) Read More »