The pipeline from corporate America and Democratic insider circles into government is being challenged.
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Posted inHealth and Social Policy
The Big Tech of Health Care
The merger between a subsidiary of UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare would create a vertically integrated, all-seeing giant.
Posted inCabinet Watch
The Top Antitrust Job May Go to an Ally of Joe Lieberman
Jon Sallet, who helped Lieberman get vetted as Gore’s veep, may become the new chief of the Antitrust Division at the Justice Department.
Posted inLaw and Justice
The One Union Biden Has Not Supported
Trump decertified the immigration judges’ union. If Biden doesn’t reverse this decision, it could have big implications for federal employee unions.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Trump Holdovers Still Dot U.S. Attorneys Offices
The Biden administration could get more aggressive with de-Trumpification.
Posted inTAP
Big Finance, BigLaw, and Biden’s Big Choices
Today on TAP: Corporate influence in a Democratic administration
Posted inCabinet Watch
Corporate Lawyers Line Up for Justice Department Top Slots
Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland defended hiring lawyers with Big Tech experience at yesterday’s confirmation hearing.
Posted inPolitics
Acting Officials Can Govern for Years. They Deserve Scrutiny.
President Biden has total authority to select replacements for top-level government positions. He should choose wisely.
Posted inPolitics
The Trump Holdovers Biden Still Needs to Fire
If President Biden wants to keep making progress, he’s going to have to remove these officials.
Posted inPolitics
Even After the Cabinet Selections, Personnel Is Policy
Look to the sub-cabinet level for obscure but important jobs that will determine the direction of the Biden presidency.
