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Friday, April 16, 2010
Budget Process Update
What we expect as the budget process moves forward.

Monday, April 12, 2010
The Policy Agenda After Healthcare Reform
Congress prepares for a crowded legislative calendar as the shadow of the upcoming midterm elections looms over their policy agenda.

Thursday, April 08, 2010
A Personal Note on Healthcare Reform
President Alan Lopatin shares his own struggle to navigate the healthcare system in the wake of the landmark legislation.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Healthcare Reform Moves Closer to a Conclusion
Final action on health care reform?

Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Healthcare Reform Moves Closer to a Conclusion
In the wake of the Blair House Summit, Democrats have began to embrace reconciliation as the only way forward.

Friday, January 29, 2010
Early Prospects for the New Year
The changing landscape poses challenges for President Obama's political agenda heading into the 2010

Tuesday, June 02, 2009
The Need For Healthcare Reform
"If we don't get it done this, we are never going to get it done"

Monday, June 01, 2009
Memorial Recess
Congress returns from its Memorial Day District Work Period with a stretch run of activity to Independence Day

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
President Obama Addresses Joint Session of Congress
President Obama pledges unprecedented transparency.

Friday, February 13, 2009
Stimulus
Significant new funding is included for education and early childhood care and family assistance.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
An American Moment
A once-in-a-lifetime experience. The swearing-in of Barack Obama. I even had a ticket. Of course, it was a Purple ticket. Yes, I was part of the crew from what has now been called the "Purple Tunnel of Doom".

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
FYI The Agency Review Teams for the Obama-Biden Transition
The Agency Review Teams for the Obama-Biden Transition will complete a thorough review of key departments, agencies and commissions of the United States government, as well as the White House.

Friday, November 14, 2008
110th Congress Post Mortem
By Alan Lopatin (former counsel to several House committees) Blue, gray and orange trash carts, filled to the brim in front of the offices of members who were unexpectedly defeated Nov 4. Trash carts full of the work of staffers who came to their jobs to serve the public and make a difference. Staffers with families to feed, career aspirations, hopes, dreams and friends. Facing change through no fault of their own, and as likely through no fault of their bosses but rather through the fate, the whims, of political fortune.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
With Election Day less than a month away, the political handicapping has begun.
With Election Day less than a month away, the political handicapping has begun.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Happy New Year!
We ring in the New Year with the close of FY2008

Monday, July 21, 2008
Late July on the Hill
Congress is in full tilt racing toward wrapping up work for the looooonnnnggg "District Work Period" and the nominating conventions

Monday, June 16, 2008
Mr. Russert
Tim Russert's untimely passing last Friday is a reminder to all of us.

Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Decision, oh wait!
Congress returns from Memorial Day Recess to conclude its work on the budget and witness the end of the Presidential Nominating Primary process

Friday, May 23, 2008
Congress takes a well deserved recess.
Congress enters the Memorial Day Weekend with a flurry or activity and much-needed break.

Monday, May 19, 2008
Ledge Counsel and NCFL meet with the Hispanic Caucus
NCFL discussed future Congressional policy initiatives and results from the Hispanic Family Learning Summit with Members and Staff of the Hispanic Caucus.

Thursday, May 01, 2008
Ledge Counsel, Inc. opens a new office!
Ledge Counsel has a new home on the Hill. Please feel free to stop in and say hello at 415 New Jersey S.E. #2.

Sunday, November 19, 2006
BREAKING NEWS: BRAGGING RIGHTS IN ALL OF DC AND BEYOND!
It's official! Ledge Counsel, Inc. Vice President Asa Lopatin was named as the winner of the 2006 ROLL CALL ELECTION CONTEST