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About DC Strategies

The DC Strategies Group was founded in 2010 and is led by Mike Chapman and Jeff Kramer. Combining decades of policy experience in the nation’s capital, Chapman and Kramer bring a unique perspective to public affairs advocacy that includes business development and communications expertise. DC Strategies represents corporations, non-profits, NGOs and individuals on a wide range of federal regulatory and legislative issues directly impacting them.

Jeff Solomon Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee

Posted on September 5, 2014 by DC Strategies

Equity Capital Formation Task Force Co-Chair Jeff Solomon testified before the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment on July 18th, 2014. The topic of the hearing was High Frequency Trading’s Impact on the Economy. The full hearing is recorded and … Continue reading →

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Remarks by the President at JOBS Act Bill Signing

Posted on May 1, 2012 by DC Strategies

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you. Hello, everybody.  Please, please have a seat.  Good afternoon.  I want to thank all of you for coming, and in particular, I want to thank the members of Congress who are here today from both parties, … Continue reading →

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House Passes JOBS Act, Sending it to Obama’s Desk

Posted on March 27, 2012 by DC Strategies

Published March 27, 2012, Dow Jones Newswires – In a rare display of bipartisanship, the House passed a bill Tuesday aimed at boosting jobs by easing an array of business regulations, the measure’s last step before it can be signed by the … Continue reading →

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Spurring Job Growth through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors, Part II

Posted on March 7, 2012 by DC Strategies

WASHINGTON – March 6, 2011 – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) held a hearing on capital formation proposals to spur job creation and protect investors. Below is Chairman Johnson’s statement as prepared for delivery: Today we will have … Continue reading →

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State of the Housing Market: Removing Barriers to Economic Recovery

Posted on February 9, 2012 by DC Strategies

WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) held a hearing on the state of the housing market, and barriers to recovery. The Committee heard from economists and experts in the field, and discussed possible solutions to revitalize … Continue reading →

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Holding the CFPB Accountable: Review of First Semi-annual Report

Posted on February 3, 2012 by DC Strategies

WASHINGTON – On January 31st, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) held an oversight hearing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Committee heard from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray, and discussed the CFPB’s semi-annual report to … Continue reading →

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Johnson, Shelby Announce Mark up of Bipartisan Public Transportation and Iran Sanctions Bills

Posted on January 30, 2012 by DC Strategies

WASHINGTON – Recently, Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Ranking Member Richard Shelby (R-AL) released the following joint statement announcing the Committee’s intention to mark up the public transportation portion of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill and the … Continue reading →

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Johnson Comment on Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray

Posted on January 4, 2012 by DC Strategies

WASHINGTON – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) released the following statement in response to the White House’s announcement that President Obama will recess appoint Richard Cordray to be the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “With … Continue reading →

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Johnson to Hold Hearing on Spurring Job Growth through Capital Formation

Posted on November 14, 2011 by DC Strategies

WASHINGTON – Monday, November 14, 2011 – Today, Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced he will hold a full committee hearing on capital formation proposals to create jobs. The committee will review a number of outstanding proposals and explore additional … Continue reading →

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Senate Banking Committee to Hold FHFA Oversight Hearing

Posted on November 8, 2011 by DC Strategies

WASHINGTON – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced the Committee will hold an oversight hearing next Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The Committee will hear from FHFA Acting Director Edward DeMarco. Fannie Mae … Continue reading →

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