With a week until Election Day, the team at Plurus is already looking ahead to the lame-duck session and priorities of the 118th Congress. This update discusses priorities for the lame duck, including must-pass legislation and other issues that could ride on larger vehicles; executive actions to watch in 2023; expiring legislation to be tackled by the 118th Congress; and finally, priorities of a GOP versus Democratic-controlled Congress.
Read MoreOn March 28, President Joe Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget request. With an overall discretionary spending topline of $1.6 trillion, the president’s budget request (PBR) includes $813 in defense spending and $696 billion in nondefense spending. The budget also aims to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion over ten years. Following our review of budget documents released by individual agencies, here is our analysis of key telecom provisions in the PBR.
Read MoreAside from ongoing efforts to support Ukraine as Russia’s war continues, this week felt like a bit of a lull for domestic policy. However, we view it more as a calm before the storm. Here’s our latest thinking on the agenda over the next few weeks and months.
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