In our continued discussions on Washington policy, Michele Lieber, FactSet’s Global Head of Government Affairs and Regulatory Strategy, and her guest Rod DeArment, retired partner of the law firm Covington & Burling, take a historical look at how the financial policy process is designed to work. They also bridge to the present in discussions about the current status of the reconciliation process, future tax legislation, trade legislation, and mid-term elections. Rod discusses his time on Capitol Hill and his perspective now as a full-time farmer.

This episode was recorded on June 9, 2025.

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