Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
In the first week after Congress's summer recess, a House Financial Services subcommittee discussed the growth of private markets and bills currently under consideration.
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Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Democrats take aim at private equity, President Donald Trump announces his pick for DOL secretary, and Congress looks forward to its summer recess.
Private Equity Creates Jobs in Districts of Key Legislators
While private equity continues to recieve negative attention in Washington, new data suggests it contributes to higher rates of sustained job growth than the broader business community nationwide.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Fed Chairman testified before Congress, the SEC came out with a string of announcements, and Volcker Rule restrictions have been rolled back for some banks.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Department of Labor's joint-employer rulemaking comes under fire, and the opportunity zones program continues to be refined.
ACG Goes to Washington
More than 40 ACG members dropped into the nation's capital to meet with members of Congress and raise awareness of the economic impact of the middle market.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
ACG members meet with members of Congress, ACG submitted a comment letter in support of the DOL Joint Employer Proposal, and the SEC seeks to harmonize securities offering exemptions.
Gaining Ground in Washington, D.C.
MMG asked Tom Turmell, the chairman of ACG's PAC Committee, about the PAC’s role in supporting a healthy climate for middle-market businesses and to describe its goals for 2019.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
ACG members prepare to gather in Washington, D.C., next week, and the SEC issues a set of rules on so-called “hedge clauses."
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Lawmakers debated leveraged lending risks at a hearing earlier this week, and a top White House economic advisor has stepped down.