By Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In July, I marked my 25th year living and working in Washington, D.C. – Bill Clinton still occupied the Oval Office; Newt Gingrich was in his final months as House Speaker; and northern Republicans and southern Democrats still were a regular sight on Capitol Hill. Those were not the good old days by any stretch … [Read more...] about Infighting and Uncertainty: Washington’s Fall Agenda
Legislation / Advocacy
The Big 3 of Tax Increases
By Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC These days, when there is reference to the Big 3 on Capitol Hill, it’s not about the Detroit OEMs. Instead, it’s about lobbying on the Big 3 tax provisions that are having an overwhelming impact on AMBA members: reinstating R&D expensing while eliminating capitalization and amortization requirements, … [Read more...] about The Big 3 of Tax Increases
A 2022 Red Hot Summer
by Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In addition to a global heat wave that did not spare the US, Russia and China continued to dominate the headlines here in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2022. Some supply chain and energy disruptions began to ease, but tensions with China increased, culminating with an announced visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi … [Read more...] about A 2022 Red Hot Summer
Mold Builders Call on Congress to Allow Deduction of Paycheck Protection Program Expenses
On December 3, 2020, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), Indianapolis, Indiana, joined over 500 national and state organizations calling on Congress to pass legislation clarifying that recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans may deduct approved expenses if the Small Business Administration forgives their loan. Despite congressional intent and repeated … [Read more...] about Mold Builders Call on Congress to Allow Deduction of Paycheck Protection Program Expenses
Gridlock In Washington: Is it Real and Good for Business?
By Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In August 1986, President Ronald Reagan said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” There is no question government plays a role in the daily lives of every American and in each transaction for every business. The federal government is your not-so-silent … [Read more...] about Gridlock In Washington: Is it Real and Good for Business?
Mold Builders Reject WTO 301 Tariff Ruling; File Comments on China’s WTO Compliance
On the heels of a ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) against US tariffs on imports from China, the American Mold Builders Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, filed formal comments on September 16 with the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on China’s compliance with its WTO commitments. “We find the WTO decision against the Section 301 China tariffs … [Read more...] about Mold Builders Reject WTO 301 Tariff Ruling; File Comments on China’s WTO Compliance