Gephardt Government Affairs is widely recognized as one of the most effective legislative strategy shops in Washington. Gephardt Government Affairs was founded on the belief that affecting public policy requires more than the ability to open doors, it demands policy expertise, strategic thinking and a deep commitment to achieving outcomes. Founded in 2007, the firm has provided strategic advice, government relations and issue management services to senior level executives, trade associations and coalitions across a spectrum of issues and industries.
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At Gephardt Government Affairs, we take client service very seriously. When you hire us, you hire the entire firm.
Our team is composed of members of Gephardt's former leadership staff, as well as professionals with Executive Branch, corporate and media experience. While a member of Congress, he earned a sterling reputation based on his tireless work ethic and commitment to solving the nation's challenges through consensus building. Today, Gephardt brings that same energy, passion and determination to assisting clients in successfully navigating Washington's complex policy, regulatory and legislative arenas.
The firm's senior staff is frequently quoted for its policy expertise in energy, financial services, health care and international by Washington and national media including National Journal, Roll Call, Politico and The Washington Post.
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The heavy posturing in Washington over fiscal policy makes it difficult to focus on the stark reality presented by the Congressional Budget Office.
Breaux and Gephardt. Gerard and Maloney. Berman and Podesta. According to First Street, these were among the most powerful lobbyists in Washington this year.
...Tom O'Donnell, Gephardt Government Affairs Group. O'Donnell and his former Capitol Hill boss, ex-House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt (Mo.), have done well since joining forces...
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Gephardt's former chief of staff Tom O'Donnell talks to National Journal about post-debt ceiling debate prospects for bipartisanship.
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Debt-limit votes have been called the "burden of the majority" — an unpleasant chore that needed to be done by whichever party happens to be in power.
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Christina Hamilton, Former Chief of Staff to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey, will join the firm. As a Senior Vice President with the firm, Christina will support the firm’s health, energy, transportation, trade and appropriations clients.
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Life on the outside after more than 41 years in Congress hasn’t been much different for former House Appropriations Chairman David Obey, D-Wis. — or so it seems.
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Dick Gephardt participated in Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s welcoming lunch honoring Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Gephardt Government Affairs President & CEO Dick Gephardt announced that Former House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey will join the firm.
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