Executive (government)

Rumble announces Michael Ellis as General Counsel

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the video platform Rumble announced that it has hired Michael Ellis as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the video platform Rumble announced that it has hired Michael Ellis as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • Rumble is already one of the most respected independent and privately-owned companies in the online video-sharing platform industry, and Ellis will provide top-notch counsel as the company continues to expand.
  • "Michael is a battle-tested lawyer who understands the inner workings of government at the highest levels," said Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski.
  • Prior to his service in the Executive Branch, Ellis was General Counsel of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence under the leadership of Chairman Devin Nunes.

Alicia Cannon Named 2022 New Leaders Council Fellow

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TheNew Leaders Council (NLC), a nonprofit organization that works to recruit, train, and promote young leaders ranging from elected officials to civically-engaged leaders in business and industry, has selected Merchant McIntyre Associates' Alicia Cannon as a NLC Washington D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TheNew Leaders Council (NLC), a nonprofit organization that works to recruit, train, and promote young leaders ranging from elected officials to civically-engaged leaders in business and industry, has selected Merchant McIntyre Associates' Alicia Cannon as a NLC Washington D.C.
  • "This is a tremendous honor for Alicia," said Brent Merchant, co-founder and principal.
  • "All of us at the agency are really pleased for Alicia and, honestly, none of us were surprised by NLC's announcement.
  • "I am so grateful for the opportunity to grow personally and professionally as a leader among such accomplished individuals," said Alicia Cannon.

Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, Former Trump Administration Official, Announces Bid for Republican Nomination in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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I want to go to Washington and work on the kitchen table issues that citizens of this district discuss as part of their everyday lives, said Dr. Johnson.

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  • I want to go to Washington and work on the kitchen table issues that citizens of this district discuss as part of their everyday lives, said Dr. Johnson.
  • I learned how Washington works and know it can be made to work better for residents of the 2nd District, said Dr. Johnson.
  • Dr. Johnson is a respected former banker who has established businesses in the district and other parts of Georgia.
  • He has enjoyed both cattle and tree farming and worked for a major corporation in the 2nd District.

Brent Merchant named Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the premier lobbying and government relations association in Washington, the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE), named Merchant McIntyre Associates'very own Brent Merchant one of its 2021 Top Lobbyists.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the premier lobbying and government relations association in Washington, the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE), named Merchant McIntyre Associates'very own Brent Merchant one of its 2021 Top Lobbyists.
  • "This is a significant achievement for Brent and our firm," said Mark McIntyre, Principal and Co- Founder.
  • "I'm honored to be recognized by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics," said Brent.
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Katie Peterson Named Top Lobbyist By The National Institute For Lobbying & Ethics

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the premier lobbying and government relations association in Washington, the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE), named Merchant McIntyre Associates' very own Katie Peterson one of its 2021 Top Lobbyists.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the premier lobbying and government relations association in Washington, the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE), named Merchant McIntyre Associates' very own Katie Peterson one of its 2021 Top Lobbyists.
  • Last week, the premier lobbying and government relations association in Washington, the National Institute for Lobbying
    "This is a significant achievement for Katie and our firm," said Mark McIntyre, Principal and CoFounder.
  • With its annual Top Lobbyists announcement, NILE creates a list that truly represents the best in government relations profession.
  • "I have always been proud of the work we do at Merchant McIntyre, and 2021 has been no exception," said Katie.

NCLA Amicus Brief Explains Why OSHA’s Employer Vaccine Mandate Violates Nondelegation Doctrine

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Today, the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, filed an amicus brief in BST Holdings, LLC, et al.

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  • Today, the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, filed an amicus brief in BST Holdings, LLC, et al.
  • in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, challenging the mandate.
  • OSHAs ETS is expected to force 84 million employees nationwideover half the U.S. workforceto either take a novel vaccine against an infectious disease, navigate weekly costly testing, or forfeit their jobs.
  • Congress would first have to explicitly and specifically authorize OSHA to issue such a mandate, but it has not.

NCLA Amicus Brief Asks Sixth Circuit to Uphold Decision Setting Aside ARPA’s Ban on State Tax Cuts

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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NCLA argues that, whatever else the Constitution permits, state taxation must remain firmly in the unfettered hands of locally elected legislatures.

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  • NCLA argues that, whatever else the Constitution permits, state taxation must remain firmly in the unfettered hands of locally elected legislatures.
  • NCLA had filed an amicus brief in support of Ohio in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
  • Last month, Treasury filed an appeal in the Sixth Circuit, asking the court to reverse the injunction barring the Tax Cut Ban.
  • NCLA released the following statements:
    Congress has no power to dictate state tax policy, and Treasury has no auditing control over state finances.

International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Applauds Biden Supply Chain Initiative

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) applauds President Biden's October 13 announcement that the Port of Los Angeles will join the Port of Long Beach in expanding its operations to a 24/7 schedule.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) applauds President Biden's October 13 announcement that the Port of Los Angeles will join the Port of Long Beach in expanding its operations to a 24/7 schedule.
  • "The availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers depends on an efficient supply chain," said ISEA President Charles Johnson.
  • ISEA would also thank our supply chain partners, union and non-union alike, in this national effort."
  • Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is the trade association in the U.S. for personal protective equipment and technologies.

Curtin to Lead Government Relations for Georgia EMC

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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TUCKER, Ga., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin F. Curtin is joining Georgia Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) on October 20 in the role of senior vice president, government relations.

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  • TUCKER, Ga., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin F. Curtin is joining Georgia Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) on October 20 in the role of senior vice president, government relations.
  • Curtin brings vast experience in public and government affairs as well as customer relations and public relations from more than 22 years with AT&T and BellSouth.
  • Most recently, Curtin was AT&T's assistant vice president, legislative affairs, where he served as the company's chief lobbyist before the Georgia General Assembly and the Executive Branch of Georgia state government.
  • Earlier, Curtin held government relations, public affairs and public relations positions with Georgia's Commissioner of Insurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, the Alliance of American Insurers and the Georgia Association of Health Plans.

APCI Retains Arent Fox in Fight Against Abusive PBMs

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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APCI will work with Arent Fox with the goal of bringing about a more equitable prescription reimbursement system that is fair to patients, payers, and pharmacies.

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  • APCI will work with Arent Fox with the goal of bringing about a more equitable prescription reimbursement system that is fair to patients, payers, and pharmacies.
  • APCI recognizes this is a fight for the future and soul of community pharmacy.
  • With the help of Arent Fox, APCI will look to work with and support the efforts of NCPA and other stakeholders and fight to end PBM abuses and work towards a transparent and healthy prescription drug reimbursement model, Hamrick said.
  • Jones, Dorgan, and English are joined by other key members of the Arent Fox team whose roster includes decades of experience on Capitol Hill and in the healthcare industry.