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Study Group: Political Experts (outside Washington DC)

Council Members in this Study Group: 716

This study group may include professors, attorneys, former regulatory officers, and consultants knowledgeable on topics such as law and litigation issues, lobbying, policy and government, elections, antitrust, immigration, intellectual property, and legislation, among others.

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Paul Equale, President, EQUALE AND ASSOCIATESPaul Equale

President
EQUALE AND ASSOCIATES
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Paul Equale leads Equale & Associates, where he consults on legislative, regulatory and headline risk associated with business, legal and financial services issues in Washington DC. His specialty areas include financial services legislative and regulatory reform, including the consumer financial protection...

Richard Tarplin

Principal
Tarplin Strategies, LLC
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Richard Tarplin is the founder of Tarplin Strategies in Washington, DC, where he provides strategic advice and lobbying services to clients in the financial services and health care sectors. He served for almost 20 years in the US House of Representatives and US Senate and as a senior PresidentialExecutive...

Jeff Stier, Associate Director, American Council on Science and HealthJeff Stier

Associate Director
American Council on Science and Health
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Jeff Stier is an Associate Director at the American Council on Science and Health, a public health and consumer advocacy organization dedicated to promoting sound science in public health. In this position, he is responsible for government relations, policy, legal affairs and development. Mr. Stier...

Deborah Outlaw, JD, Principal, THE OUTLAW GROUPDeborah Outlaw, JD

Principal
THE OUTLAW GROUP
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Deborah Outlaw is the Principal of The Outlaw Group in Washington, DC, where she provides legislative and regulatory services to physician specialty groups, allied health providers, medical device manufacturers, and non-profit organizations interested in medical research. With over 25 years of experience...

Robert Strong

Partner
CLARK HILL PLC
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Robert A.W. Strong is Partner at Clark Hill in Birmingham, Michigan, where he has represented industrial clients in all areas of energy and utility law, including contracting, rate negotiation, ratemaking, environmental permitting, energy pricing and purchasing and civil litigation. Mr. Strong hasdeveloped...

Orlan Johnson, Partner, SAUL EWING LLPOrlan Johnson

Partner
SAUL EWING LLP
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Orlan Johnson is a Partner in the Business Department of Saul Ewing in Washington, DC, where he has in-depth and practical experience in mergers and acquisitions, stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions, corporate financing, joint ventures, proxy contests and tender offers, and general corporate...

Margaret Morris

Partner
Reger Rizzo Kavulich & Darnall LLP
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Margaret Morris is a Partner at Reger Rizzo Kavulich & Darnall. Previously, she was a Senior Attorney at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she has expertise in the fields of electric, gas, telecommunications, water and rail regulation. She has over 25 years experience...

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CLASS Consciousness: Problems with the "Kennedy" CLASS Act

October 23, 2009

Senate addresses long-term care plan: U.S. would run insurance program | www.cleveland.com

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions "Kennedy" Committee has proposed a government-run long-term care insurance program called the "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports" or CLASS Act. It does not live up to its hype, but may pass anyway riding in on the larger health reform...

Ohio Gaming Alert - Governor Pushes Slot Proposal Back

September 30, 2009

Governor Proposes Plan to Balance Budget and Protect Ohio Schools | www.governor.ohio.gov

Faced with a decision from the Ohio Supreme Court, Governor Strickland has pushed back the timetable for VLT's at Ohio's racetracks.  He will file suit to ask the Ohio Supreme Court for a declaratory judgment on his authority.

Ohio Payday Lenders Still Able to Charge High Fees Despite Law

September 30, 2009

Payday Lenders Using Loopholes | www.dispatchpolitics.com

A study by a liberal public policy group shows that Ohio payday lenders have been able to successfully circumvent a law designed to put them out of business.

Governor Strickland Likely to Implement Slots Plan with Executive Order

September 21, 2009

Ohio Governor Vows Not to Give Up on Slots Plan | blog.cleveland.com

Governor Strickland, in Cleveland visiting a local business, stated that he won't give up on plan to implement slot machines at Ohio racetracks.

Supreme Court Deals Serious Blow to Ohio Slots Plan

September 21, 2009

Ohio Supreme Court Says Slots at Racetracks Subject to Referendum | www.dispatchpolitics.com

The Ohio Supreme Court today, in a 6-1 decision, held that legislation authorizing slot machines at Ohio racetracks is subject to referendum.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Academic Institution*
  • Lobbying Firm
  • Policy or Political Consulting Firm
  • Law Firm (general practice/large)
  • Think Tank
  • Advocacy Group or Issue Focused
  • Professional or Industry Association*
  • Law Firm (Boutique / Specialized)
  • State Government

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Professor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Director
  • Partner
  • Lobbyist
  • Principal
  • President

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