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Top Hill staffers predict government shutdown
More than half of senior Hill staffers say their member of Congress believes there will likely be a government shutdown this year, according to our latest Canvass survey.
Congressional aides aren’t setting SALT expectations high
Just 38% of staffers said they expect Republicans’ reconciliation bill to include a SALT limit higher than the current $10,000 cap, according to our latest survey, The Canvass.
K Street, Hill confident Thune will be effective
Thune is already flexing his leadership muscle by forcing a Friday night vote to confirm Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
K Street, Hill: Immigration, trade, taxes top of Trump’s first 100 days agenda
Respondents predict immigration, trade, taxes and energy will be at the top of President Trump’s agenda for his first 100 days in office.
K Street and Hill aides are bearish on DOGE
Just 27% of those surveyed expected DOGE to have a positive impact, compared with 37% who say they think the initiative will be bad for the federal government.
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