Advocacy Updates

Fed’s Third Rate Cut Highlights Dimming Outlook

Benjamin Glick | October 31, 2019

The central bank voted to lower the federal funds rate in response to a cooling economy mitigated by weak business investment and exports.

U.S. and Chinese Leaders Hint at Trade War Breakthrough

Benjamin Glick | October 15, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping seemed to indicate Friday that talks between the two countries have entered a new phase.

Biden’s Son to Step Down from Chinese PE Firm

Benjamin Glick | October 15, 2019

After coming under scrutiny by President Donald Trump, Hunter Biden, son of former Vice President Joe Biden, announced he would cut ties with a Beijing PE firm.

Labor Department Issues Overtime Rule

Benjamin Glick | September 26, 2019

The Department of Labor recently approved a new rule raising the salary threshold below which workers can qualify for overtime pay.

Panel Clears Scalia for Full Senate Vote

Benjamin Glick | September 26, 2019

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions approved the nomination of Eugene Scalia to lead the Labor Department, a final move before he's confirmed by the entire Senate.