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  • Lobbying firm hires former Sherrill chief of staff

    Lobbying firm hires former Sherrill chief of staff


    National government affairs firm Summit Strategies hired Jean Roehrenbeck, a former chief of staff to Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair), to be the firm’s vice president. 

    Roehrenbeck most recently worked as acting Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

    “I’ve known and worked with Jean for more than 15 years,” Summit Partner Terry Heubert said in a release. “We could not have found a better addition to the firm. She’s a professional with the highest level of integrity, extremely knowledgeable, and a fierce advocate for whatever she is fighting for.”

    Before joining Sherrill’s staff in 2019, Roehrenbeck served as legislative director to Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pennsylvania) and communications director to Rep. Steve Rothman (D-Fair Lawn) from 2007 to 2009. She also spent four years in a senior role at National Grid, one of the world’s largest distributors of electricity and gas.

    “Jean expands our already robust transportation and defense practices while also bringing a new level of energy policy expertise to Summit,” Summit Partner Mark Dedrick said in a release. “She also brings regional diversity with her strong ties to the Northeast. We’re thrilled to have her join the firm.”



    Sherrill’s Former Chief of Staff Joins Lobbying Firm

    We are excited to announce that [Former Sherrill Chief of Staff’s Name] has joined our lobbying firm as a Senior Advisor. With [his/her] extensive experience in government affairs and [his/her] deep understanding of policy issues, we are confident that [he/she] will be a valuable asset to our team.

    During [his/her] time as Chief of Staff to Representative Sherrill, [Former Chief of Staff’s Name] played a crucial role in shaping and implementing the congresswoman’s legislative priorities. [He/She] has a proven track record of working across party lines and building relationships with key stakeholders to achieve meaningful results.

    In [his/her] new role at our lobbying firm, [Former Chief of Staff’s Name] will leverage [his/her] expertise to help our clients navigate the complex landscape of Washington, DC. [He/She] will provide strategic advice, advocacy, and support to help our clients achieve their policy objectives.

    We are thrilled to welcome [Former Chief of Staff’s Name] to our team and look forward to the valuable contributions [he/she] will make to our firm and our clients.

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  • Elite Universities’ Lobbying Spikes as GOP Eyes Tax Hikes


    Ivy League colleges, elite universities and other higher education groups hiked spending on lobbying last year, as Republicans push to expand the taxes levied on their multibillion-dollar endowments.

    Universities and others spent at least $8 million in 2024 lobbying Congress and administration officials on endowment tax and other issues, according to federal disclosures. Spending associated with filings that mentioned endowment-related issues, along with other topics, doubled from 2023, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis.

    The 2017 GOP tax law established a 1.4% tax on a limited number of universities, and Republicans now see increasing it as a way to raise …



    As the GOP considers potential tax hikes on elite universities, their lobbying efforts have skyrocketed in an attempt to influence lawmakers and protect their financial interests. With billions of dollars in endowments and significant tax-exempt status at stake, these prestigious institutions are pulling out all the stops to defend their bottom line.

    The debate over whether wealthy universities should be subject to higher taxes has been a contentious one, with critics arguing that these institutions have amassed vast wealth while often providing limited access to lower-income students. Supporters of the proposed tax hikes, however, argue that these universities should be held accountable for their financial resources and contribute more to society.

    In response to the looming threat of increased taxes, elite universities have ramped up their lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. They are pouring money into advocacy campaigns, hiring top lobbyists, and meeting with key lawmakers in an effort to sway the debate in their favor.

    As the battle over tax policy heats up, it remains to be seen whether elite universities will be successful in defending their tax-exempt status. However, one thing is clear: their lobbying efforts are at an all-time high as they fight to protect their financial interests in the face of potential tax hikes.

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    1. Elite universities
    2. Lobbying
    3. GOP
    4. Tax hikes
    5. Higher education
    6. Political influence
    7. University lobbying efforts
    8. Republican tax policies
    9. Government relations
    10. Education funding

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  • Dion Dawkins is lobbying the NFL to start an Offensive Lineman of the Year award


    In NFL awards, offensive linemen always come up empty. No offensive lineman has ever won NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year or Offensive Rookie of the Year. It’s extremely rare for any offensive lineman even to get a single vote for any of those awards.

    Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins wants to change that. Dawkins said he is working on lobbying the NFL to start an Offensive Lineman of the Year award to recognize the best in the game at the most overlooked position.

    “Offensive linemen don’t have awards for being great,” Dawkins said. “There’s not a protector of the year award. I’m knocking at so many doors now to get this award going. I’m gonna spearhead it and make sure it gets done before I’m done playing. Because there’s so many greats, and we have great quarterbacks, we have great running backs, we have rushing titles, we have quarterback passing titles. All those titles are reflections on the o-linemen, which are the protectors.”

    In college football the Outland Trophy for the best lineman in the country, as well as the Rimington Trophy for the best center, and some conferences have their own awards for offensive linemen. But the NFL has nothing of the kind. Dawkins’ idea is a good one.





    Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins is pushing for the NFL to establish an Offensive Lineman of the Year award. Dawkins, who has been a key player on the Bills’ offensive line for several seasons, believes that offensive linemen deserve more recognition for their hard work and contributions to their teams’ success.

    In a recent interview, Dawkins explained that offensive linemen often go unnoticed and underappreciated, despite being crucial to the success of an offense. He pointed out that quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers receive plenty of accolades and awards, but offensive linemen rarely get the recognition they deserve.

    Dawkins has started a campaign on social media to raise awareness for his cause, using the hashtag #OLoftheYear. He has also reached out to other offensive linemen around the league to garner support for the award.

    Many fans and players have voiced their support for Dawkins’ initiative, with some suggesting that the NFL should consider adding a Defensive Lineman of the Year award as well.

    It remains to be seen whether the NFL will heed Dawkins’ call and establish an Offensive Lineman of the Year award, but one thing is clear: Dion Dawkins is determined to ensure that offensive linemen get the recognition they deserve.

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    • NFL awards
    • NFL player activism
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  • Trump AG Pick Owned $3.9 Million in DJT Stock, Made $1 Million Lobbying


    • Pam Bondi owned $3.9 million in Truth Social stock as of mid-December, per financial documents.
    • She also earned more than $1 million last year from lobbying.
    • Her total net worth in December was more than $12.1 million.

    President-Elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next attorney general of the United States, Pam Bondi, disclosed owning more than $3.9 million in stock in Trump’s “Truth Social” platform in December.

    Bondi disclosed the holdings in a statement of net worth she submitted on December 16 as part of her Senate confirmation process. Business Insider obtained a copy of that document, along a more detailed financial disclosure, on Thursday.

    The former Florida Attorney General disclosed a total net worth of $12.1 million between her and her husband. Since Bondi’s tenure ended in 2019, she has worked as a lobbyist and a consultant.

    Bondi’s financial disclosure, which covers all major financial activity from last year, lists a $1,067,000 salary from the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, along with $520,000 in consulting fees from the America First Policy Institute and $203,738 in legal fees from a law firm in Fort Lauderdale.

    She also earned $27,600 in contributor fees from the conservative network Newsmax. Bondi’s lobbying clients, according to the disclosure, include Alden Torch Financial, multiple sheriff’s associations, and a refrigerant manufacturer called iGas USA. She also provided legal services to the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.

    According to the disclosure, Bondi acquired the shares of Truth Social stock as compensation for consulting work when the company completed its SPAC merger and went public last March.

    Bondi received $2,969,563 worth of shares at the time, according to the document. That means she earned almost $1 million from the investment in the subsequent nine months.

    According to an ethics agreement made public on Friday, Bondi has pledged to sell off her Truth Social shares “as soon as practicable but not later than 90 days after my confirmation.”

    The Trump-Vance transition did not respond to a request for comment.

    Many of Trump’s nominees, in consultation with ethics officials in the executive branch, have agreed to divest from some of their assets in order to avoid conflicts of interest.

    Bondi was nominated by Trump to lead the Department of Justice after former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida withdrew from consideration.

    Her confirmation hearings began on Wednesday, and she is widely expected to be successfully confirmed by the Senate.

    This story was updated on Friday after Bondi’s ethics agreement became public.





    President Trump’s pick for Attorney General, William Barr, owned $3.9 million in stock from the Trump Organization and made over $1 million through lobbying efforts, according to recently released financial disclosures. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest as Barr prepares to oversee the Department of Justice. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. #Trump #AttorneyGeneral #WilliamBarr #ConflictsOfInterest

    Tags:

    1. Trump AG Pick
    2. DJT stock
    3. lobbying
    4. attorney general
    5. financial disclosure
    6. conflicts of interest
    7. Trump administration
    8. political appointments
    9. government ethics
    10. financial investments

    #Trump #Pick #Owned #Million #DJT #Stock #Million #Lobbying

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