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Content with Michael T Townsend
Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Michael Townsend handles a number of legislative issues for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and is responsible for development and implementation of the firm's public policy communications strategy and third-party ally development.
 
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Michael T Townsend
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July 25, 2019
If approved, the bipartisan congressional agreement to set federal spending caps and suspend the debt ceiling for two years will remove significant uncertainty.
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Michael T Townsend
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May 31, 2019
Bipartisan retirement savings legislation currently moving through Congress stands a real chance at becoming law this year.
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Michael T Townsend
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January 18, 2019
The economic effects of the longest shutdown in history could become more evident as the weeks pass. Should investors be concerned?
What to expect from the new Congress.
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Michael T Townsend
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January 02, 2019
A new Congress gets to work this week. Here are some of the items that could be on the agenda.

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