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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.

House Backs Measures to Facilitate Raising Capital

(Reuters) – By Alexandra Alper and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON | Thu Nov 3, 2011 Two bills aimed at making it easier for smaller businesses to raise capital passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday in an unusual showing of bipartisan support. The … Continue reading

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Cordray Hearing Set for September

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson has scheduled a confirmation hearing for September 6, 2011, to consider the nomination of the Honorable Richard Cordray, of Ohio, to be director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Mr. Cordray is the … Continue reading

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Barney Frank Testifies on Anniversary of Wall Street Reform

Congressman Barney Frank recently testified before the Senate Banking Committee, Chaired by Tim Johnson, on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. In the following YouTube video, Mr. Frank covers all … Continue reading

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Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Enhanced Investor Protection After the Financial Crisis

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson continued his aggressive hearing schedule in 2011 with a review of the investor protection provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Click on the image of Chairman Johnson below to … Continue reading

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Senate Banking Committee Schedule

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Johnson continues with an aggressive schedule of hearings this week. The Senate Banking Committee hearing schedule for the week is listed below in reverse chronological order. Chairman Johnson has established himself as the key decision … Continue reading

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Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Transit Reauthorization

As part of its committee responsibilities, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is responsible for authorizing the transit portion of the federal surface transportation program. Click the image below for to watch the video of the committee hearing on reauthorization of … Continue reading

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Senate Banking Committee Hearings in Mid-May 2011

The U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committees will have hearings this week on the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the State of the Securitization Markets, and on Public Transportation. Click the image below for more details.

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U.S. Senate Banking Committee Upcoming Hearings

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Tim Johnson Holds First Hearing on Dodd-Frank Implementation

Tim Johnson of South Dakota recently held his first hearing as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. Click the image below of Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to watch the video of the hearing or visit the Senate Banking … Continue reading

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Senate Banking Committee Hearing Scheduled

The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold its first hearing of the year. Oversight of Dodd-Frank Implementation: A Progress Report by the Regulators at the Half-Year Mark Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM 538 Dirksen Senate … Continue reading

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