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Issue BriefAug 27, 2019 - 3:15pm

Employee Benefits Committee Materials

Issue BriefAug 21, 2019 - 10:00am

Italy’s Prime Minister Resigns – Next Steps Unclear

Yesterday, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned. His move pre-empted a no confidence vote in the Government that was called by the far-right, anti-immigration League Party, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.

Issue BriefAug 02, 2019 - 5:00am

C_TEC's Automated Vehicle Policy Principles

Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and ADS-equipped vehicles, colloquially known as autonomous vehicles, have the vast potential to increase road safety, enhance mobility for the elderly and people with disabilities, and improve transportation efficiency across the nation.

Issue BriefJul 30, 2019 - 11:45am

Association Health Plans: Everything You Need to Know

Download the Association Health Plan Issue Brief to learn everything you need to know about AHPs.

Issue BriefJul 25, 2019 - 2:00am

Prime Minister Johnson and His New Cabinet: No Deal Preparations and Tough Choices Ahead

As widely anticipated, former London mayor and UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson was elected the new leader of the Conservative Party and took office as Prime Minister yesterday. Johnson won with a clear mandate, securing 66% of the vote from Tory Party members.

Issue BriefJul 19, 2019 - 11:30am

The Dangerous Ideas Behind the PRO Act

The PRO Act would undermine worker rights, ensnare employers in unrelated labor disputes, disrupt the economy, and force individual Americans to pay union dues regardless of their wishes.

Issue BriefJul 16, 2019 - 5:00pm

Ursula von der Leyen Elected President of European Commission

What happened?Today, the European Parliament narrowly approved German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen as the European Commission’s first female president. The vote was 383-327, meaning von der Leyen barely exceeded the threshold of 374 votes needed to win. Her narrow victory will hamper her ability to command a broad majority in favor of her policy agenda.

Issue BriefJul 02, 2019 - 11:15am

Europe Selects its Next Batch of Leaders

After several days of fractious debate, European heads of state today agreed on the new slate of EU political leaders. It was no small feat, as the decisions had to take into account disparate political ideologies, geography, country size, and gender balance.Who’s WhoCommission President-designate: Ursula von der Leyen (EPP – Germany)

Issue BriefMay 30, 2019 - 9:15am

European Parliament Election Results & Implications

Election Results

Issue BriefMay 24, 2019 - 10:45am

PM Theresa May Resigns – Now What?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced her intention to resign as leader of the Conservative Party on June 7.