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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
May 07, 2018
Markets will be watching policy moves by the Trump administration as Congress hunkers down before the mid-term elections.
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Michael T Townsend
February 16, 2018
Congress’ budget deal looks set to take some potential sources of uncertainty off the table for the next few years, but the longer-term problem of the debt remains.
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Michael T Townsend
January 22, 2018
Lawmakers reached an agreement to end the first government shutdown in more than four years, but the deal sets up another showdown in less than three weeks.
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Michael T Townsend
January 18, 2018
Lawmakers consider an extension of government funding to head off a government shutdown this weekend.
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Michael T Townsend
January 03, 2018
The Republican tax plan is now law. Here’s what investors need to know.
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Michael T Townsend
September 07, 2017
Trump’s acceptance of a short-term deal to suspend the debt ceiling and keep the government running could complicate some already contentious policy debates set for this year.
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Michael T Townsend
August 31, 2017
Lawmakers face key deadlines in September, and the political uncertainty is likely to drive increased market volatility.
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Michael T Townsend
July 28, 2017
What’s next for health care policy? Here are some questions and answers about the current situation in Washington and potential implications for investors.
Washington Midyear Update: 4 Key Issues for Investors to Watch
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Michael T Townsend
June 23, 2017
Here’s a brief update on four key issues in Washington that investors should be keeping an eye on as we move into the second half of the year.
Return of the Debt Ceiling: What It Means for Investors
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Michael T Townsend
March 14, 2017
A deal that suspended the limit on Treasury debt is set to expire, setting up a potential fight in Congress later this year.

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