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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 15, 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
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
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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