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As reported by National Journal, Dick Gephardt named to 2011 list of Top Lobbyists

National Journal | December 12, 2011

Breaux and Gephardt. Gerard and Maloney. Berman and Podesta. According to First Street, these were among the most powerful lobbyists in Washington this year.

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Gephardt Government Affairs Scott Brenner comments on U.S. Airport Safety Issues

Fox News | October 14, 2011

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Firm Managing Partner Tom O'Donnell Named "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill

TheHill.com | October 5, 2011

...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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What's the Economic Tipping Point for Bipartisanship?

National Journal | August 5, 2011

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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Gephardt Government Affairs Scott Brenner comments on the FAA Crisis

USA TODAY | July 25, 2011

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Debt-limit votes can be costly to political careers

USA TODAY | July 17, 2011

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 Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey Joins Gephardt Government Affairs

Gephardt Government Affairs | July 5, 2011

Gephardt Government Affairs President & CEO Dick Gephardt announced that Christina Hamilton, Former Chief of Staff to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey, will join the firm.
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Former Rep. Obey Still Fully Engaged

National Journal | June 7, 2011

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 Joins U.S. Officials in Welcoming German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Gephardt Government Affairs | June 7, 2011

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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Former Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey Joins Gephardt Government Affairs

Gephardt Government Affairs | June 3, 2011

Gephardt Government Affairs President & CEO Dick Gephardt announced that Former House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey will join the firm.
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Dick Comments on Obama’s Promotion of Panetta, Petraeus

USA TODAY | April 28, 2011

"If there was a tough leadership assignment in the country right now, it would be this job — at the top of everybody's list," says former House majority leader Richard Gephardt, who first recommended Panetta to President Clinton as his budget director. Panetta later became White House chief of staff.
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The Atlantic: How We'll Deal With the Debt Ceiling

The Atlantic | April 28, 2011

Dick comments on the "Gephardt rule" as the debt ceiling debate heats up.
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Video: Fox News Features Gephardt Government Affairs’ Scott Brenner on Air Traffic Controllers Sleeping on the Job

Fox News | April 15, 2011

FAA Ends Single-Controller Overnight Shifts
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On the Journey to Bipartisanship and Cooperation, Our Leaders Have Taken a First Step

Huffington Post | April 11, 2011

Now that the present Federal budget crisis has been resolved, it may be a good time to assess what was accomplished and what that small success may portend for the future.
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Video: Gephardt Talks Government Shutdown with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell

MSNBC | April 8, 2011

Gephardt talks about the impending government shutdown as Congress grapples over a solution.
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Video: Gephardt Government Affairs’ and former FAA Spokesperson Scott Brenner Discusses Crack in Southwest Airplane

Fox News | April 4, 2011

Why Did Crack in Southwest Jet Go Unnoticed?
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Compromise: Key to the Congress

Politico | Jan. 18, 2011

Dick Gephardt advises members of Congress to fight hard, but to fight respectfully.
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Group Says Americans Want More Federal Money For Medical IT

National Journal | Jan. 12, 2011

A group that advocates innovation in health care has released a poll showing broad support among Americans for increased government funding for research and development into new medical technologies.
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Dick Gephardt Comments on New House-White House Dynamic

The Hill | Nov. 23, 2010

Gephardt praised Pelosi’s performance as Speaker but said she recognizes that the post of minority leader carries "a different set of requirements."
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Gephardt Managing Partner Wins National Journal’s "Political Insiders" Poll

Gephardt Government Affairs | Nov. 17, 2010

Tom O’Donnell, Gephardt Government Affairs Managing Partner and Gephardt’s former Chief of Staff, wins National Journal’s "Political Insiders" poll on the 2010 midterm election.
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FAA Panel Protests Airline Safety Law

Fox News | Oct. 15, 2010

Scott Brenner, Gephardt Government Affairs, comments on new FAA law.
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Gephardt Invited to Testify Before Senate Finance on Tax Reform

Gephardt Government Affairs | Sept. 23, 2010

Dick Gephardt testified before the Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled, "Tax Reform: Lessons from the Tax Reform Act of 1986."
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Gephardt leads healthcare industry fight for White House role in innovation

The Hill | June 10, 2010

Healthcare industry leaders are pressing the White House to get more involved with promoting healthcare innovation, saying the U.S. leads the world but faces growing challenges.
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Medical innovation is economic key

Politico | June 9, 2010

As Washington searches for solutions to continue our nation’s economic recovery, it’s time to cultivate new growth strategies.
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European Air Travel Halted by Volcano Eruption

Fox News | April 15, 2010

Scientists warn that ash may not clear for weeks.
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Going Gephardt

CongressDaily AM Edition | April 14, 2010

Kyle Mulhall and Scott Brenner have joined Gephardt Government Affairs.
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New Airline Security Measures

Fox News | April 2, 2010

System to significantly reduce number of passengers pulled aside for additional screening.
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Georgia Hires Gephardt for Lobbying

The Hill | January 31, 2010
By Kevin Bogardus

Georgia has signed former House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt (Mo.) to lobby for it in Washington.
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Coalition Urges Congress and Obama Administration to Create National Infrastructure Bank

PRNewswire-USNewswire | January 20, 2010

At a Capitol Hill Press conference today alongside Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Governor Ed Rendell (PA), Dick Gephardt today called for the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank.
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Middle Ground Shrinks in Debate

Politico | December 25, 2009
By Patrick O'Connor and Manu Raju

The bipartisanship that went on for 30 years was abnormal, and what you're seeing now is more normal," said former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, a Democrat from Missouri. "You've got to always remember that politics is a substitute for violence. ... If I disagree with you, it becomes very easy to not like you.
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Statement By Tommy Thompson and Richard Gephardt on Health-Care Reform Legislation

America's Agenda: Health Care for All | December 20, 2009

Tommy Thompson and Richard Gephardt, Board members of America's Agenda: Health Care for All, today released the following statement on the Senate Health-Care reform bill.
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US Rep. Patrick Kennedy And Former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt Headlined A Biotech Forum In Providence This Week

Council for American Medical Innovation | December 14, 2009

Former Congressman Dick Gephardt Brings National Spotlight to Rhode Island with "Best and Brightest Forum on Medical Innovation"
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Thompson and Gephardt Call Senate Bill a "Milestone"

Politico | November 20, 2009
By Chris Frates

Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt and former Republican HHS Sec. Tommy Thompson put out another joint statement in favor of reform -- this time pumping up the Senate bill. The statement was circulated by the White House in an effort to show bi-partisan support for reform.
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Richard Gephardt, Governor Culver and Leading Innovators in Iowa Call for Greater Focus on Medical Innovation

PRNewswire-USNewswire | November 20, 2009

On behalf of our client, the Council for American Medical Innovation (CAMI), Mr. Gephardt traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to lead an "Innovate Iowa" forum.
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Gephardt Pushes for Investment in Health Research

Chicago Tribune | November 20, 2009
By Mike Glover Associated Press Writer

Former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt pushed Friday for Iowa to expand its focus on public health, arguing the state has the medical infrastructure in place to make it a leader in the field.
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Gephardt Government Affairs Announces Pro Bono Client: Global Action for Children

Gephardt Government Affairs | November 5, 2009

Gephardt Government Affairs, one of Washington's top public affairs firms, has been engaged on a pro bono basis by Global Action for Children (GAC) to assist in government relations strategy on issues that impact the most vulnerable children globally.
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K Street Files: My Turn

Roll Call | October 14, 2009
By Matthew Murray, Bennett Roth and Anna Palmer

Legislative Alignment. The American Chiropractic Association is betting that a former House Majority Leader can help it get what it wants out of health care reform. The group last week hired Gephardt Government Affairs, the firm of former Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.).
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Tom Daschle, Richard Gephardt and Other Health Care Leaders to Diagnose Health Care Reform Battle in the Final Days of the Debate

PRNewswire-USNewswire | October 8, 2009

On behalf of our client CAMI, Dick Gephardt joined other health care leaders to diagnose health care reform.
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Incentives for Medical Innovations

Roll Call | October 6, 2009

Richard Gephardt, former House Majority Leader and chairman of the Council for American Medical Innovation, talks with the council's president, Debra Lappin, at a briefing Monday on providing incentives for medical innovations.
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Gephardt Government Affairs Announces New Client: CUNA Mutual

Gephardt Government Affairs | September 24, 2009

Gephardt Government Affairs, one of Washington's top public affairs firms, has been retained by Credit Union National Association Mutual (CUNA Mutual).
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Washington State's Potential as Global Leader in Medical Innovation

The Seattle Times | September 21, 2009
By Richard A. Gephardt

Washington state can build on a strong base of biotech companies and position itself as a global leader in medical innovation, writes Richard A. Gephardt, chairman of the Council for American Medical Innovation. Smart state and local policies and investment will help.
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50 Politicos to Watch

Politico | July 10, 2009
By Chris Frates

The Tom and Dick show is fast becoming one of Washington's top K Street attractions, as former House Democratic leader Dick Gephardt and his former chief of staff Tom O'Donnell grow a fledgling firm into an Obama-powered big dog.
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Panel addresses health care in Indiana

WISH-TV.com | July 7, 2009
By Joy Dumandan

On behalf of our client, the Council for American Medical Innovation, Gephardt joined leaders in Indiana government, academia and business to headline a forum on medical innovation on July 7 in Indianapolis hosted by Hoosiers Work for Health. The panel discussed medical innovation's role in the Indiana economy, and what is needed to maintain a robust environment for medical innovation as federal policy is being developed in Congress.
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What I Learned About Health Care in the 1990s

The Daily Beast | July 5, 2009
by Richard Gephardt

Dick Gephardt was a leader in Congress 15 years ago, when the last major effort at health-care reform fizzled. He reflects on keeping medical costs down and keeping politicians focused on real change.
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Best and Brightest Forum on Medical Innovation

By Best and Brightest Forum on Medical Innovation
June 12, 2009

In his opening remarks, Council President Dick Gephardt unveiled the coalition's new policy platform. Several speakers urged the meeting participants to call on Congress to adopt this policy agenda and make medical innovation and scientific discovery a national priority.
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DOE Revives FutureGen, Reversing Bush-Era Decision

By Ben Geman and Greenwire
New York Times | June 12, 2009

The Obama administration gave conditional support today for a federal-industry partnership that would build an advanced coal-burning power plant in Illinois to trap and store carbon dioxide emissions, reversing a Bush-era decision to abandon the FutureGen project.
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Gephardt and Thompson: Steep Costs Damage Families, Businesses

Roll Call | June 11, 2009

Tom O'Donnell, former chief of staff to House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt (Mo.) and managing partner at Gephardt Government Affairs, said the state of the party and the chances of winning back the majority play into whether a Member can be talked into staying in the House. "I think people thought that we had a pretty good shot at winning the place back [in 2000]," O'Donnell said, a sentiment that helped keep Democrats from retiring that year.
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Gephardt and Thompson: Steep Costs Damage Families, Businesses

Special to Roll Call | June 8, 2009

As veterans of many political battles, we both learned long ago that far-reaching legislation like health care reform requires House and Senate Members to strike consensus.
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Gephardt Helps L.A. Port Go 'Green'

O'Dwyer's Weekly PR Report | June 1, 2009

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Dept. has hired Gephardt Group Government Affairs to handle environmental matters at the country's largest seaport.
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Top Lobbyists: Hired Guns

The Hill | May 14, 2009

Tom O'Donnell, Gephardt Group. The former chief of staff to House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt (Mo.), O'Donnell is a key cog in his burgeoning lobbying business.

Winning the Race on Medical Innovation

By Richard Gephardt
The Hill | May 7, 2009

The focus on the first 100 days of the Obama presidency rightly counted his many accomplishments. But perhaps even more profound is his vision: the promise of breakthroughs in science, technology and medicine.
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Growing Gephardt Inc.

Roll Call | April 27, 2009

The old adage "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog" falls short for Richard Gephardt. For the House Democratic leader-turned-lobbyist, a more fitting adaptation is, "If you want a friend in Washington, work hard and play nice."
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Democracy Promotion in Obama's Reign

By Richard Gephardt and Vin Weber
Politico | March 26, 2009

Some observers have speculated that the Obama administration will downplay democracy as a foreign policy priority, reacting against the emphasis President George W. Bush placed on a "freedom agenda," which many associate — rightly or wrongly — with a policy that sought to impose democracy on foreign countries.
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Clinton Seeks to Reassure Mexico on U.S. Help for Drug Fight

Bloomberg.com | March 25, 2009

Clinton's visit "demonstrates that the U.S. agenda is not simply drugs and thugs," said Janice O'Connell, a former Senate Foreign Relations Committee aide on Latin America who is now at Gephardt Government Affairs firm in Washington.
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HEALTH CARE REPORT: The health care budget

The Washington Times | March 24, 2009

"American leadership in medical innovation must be part of our economic recovery plan," said former House Democrat Rep. Dick Gephardt, who helped form the group. "It has a direct impact on job growth, U.S. competitiveness and the health of all Americans."
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Climate Dollars and Change

Argus | March 23, 2009

Many of the biggest names in Washington have joined the fray. Take former House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, whose firm Gephardt Group is representing coal-producer Peabody Energy, electric utility Ameren and the FutureGen Industrial Alliance. Climate change, Gephardt declares, represents the "toughest political transition in the history of the human species."
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Suite Talk

Politico | February 12, 2009

Gephardt Government Affairs has added three new hires to the growing 2-year-old firm founded by former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.).
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People

NationalJournal.com | February 10, 2009

Janice O'Connell recently took a job as senior vice president with Gephardt Government Affairs, run by former House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, D-Mo. O'Connell left Capitol Hill at the end of 2007, but spent almost 30 years working for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. While there, she spent most of her time working for Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., and focused extensively on Latin America. Dodd, a former Peace Corps worker in the Dominican Republic, was steeped in the issue as chairman of the panel's Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommittee.
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Business & Lobbying

The Hill | February 10, 2009

The Gephardt Group has hired Janice M. O'Connell, Joel Freedman and Catherine Goode. O'Connell, a former senior policy adviser to Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), will be a senior vice president and comes to the firm from Hogan & Hartson and Stonebridge International. Freedman will be a consultant and was involved in the government affairs practice for the Hartford Financial Services Group. As a vice president, Goode, who most recently worked at Quinn Gillespie & Associates, will oversee strategic communications for the firm.
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K Street Files

Roll Call | February 9, 2009

There may be a groundswell of grass-roots support to draft former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) as the Health and Human Services secretary, but all signs point to the former Show Me State lawmaker staying in the private sector.
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For Gephardt, a New Career in Lobbying -- and a Lot More

Washington Post | July 31, 2007

Richard A. Gephardt used to be the Democratic leader in the House and a presidential candidate. Now he's Gephardt Inc.

The 14-term congressman from St. Louis retired from Congress in 2005 and went off to do what senior lawmakers do these days -- lobby. Or that's what it looked like at the time. In fact, he has done a lot more than that.
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Press Releases

Dick Gephardt Participates in Joint Tax Committee Roundtable on Tax Reform

Gephardt Government Affairs | April 6, 2011

Gephardt Government Affairs President & CEO Dick Gephardt participated in a Joint Committee on Taxation roundtable on tax reform convened by Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Vice Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT).

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Gephardt Participates in Discussion Panel on Job Creation with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis

Gephardt Government Affairs | Dec. 3, 2010

Today, Gephardt Government Affairs President & CEO will appear at an event at the National Press Club to discuss the topic, "A Conversation About the Future of American Jobs," with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and others.

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Kyle Mulhall and Scott Brenner Join Gephardt Government Affairs to Lead Transportation Practice

Gephardt Government Affairs | April 13, 2010

Gephardt Government Affairs today announced that Kyle Mulhall and Scott Brenner will join the firm. Both are serving as Vice Presidents, and they will grow the firm’s transportation practice.

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Former House Majority Leader Gephardt Joins Chiropractic Cause

Gephardt Government Affairs | October 6, 2009

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has retained Gephardt Government Affairs to reinforce its efforts to ensure that any national health care reform legislation passed by Congress includes chiropractic services on par with other physician services.

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Gephardt Government Affairs Expands Team

Gephardt Government Affairs | February 9, 2009

Gephardt Government Affairs today announced that Janice M. O'Connell, Joel Freedman and Catherine Goode will join the firm.

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Catherine Goode, Vice President
202-403-2037
catherinegoode@gephardtgroup.com