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Presented by Tyson Foods: Delivered daily, Influence gives you a comprehensive rundown and analysis of all lobby hires and news on K Street. | | | | | |  | | By Caitlin Oprysko | Presented by Tyson Foods | With Daniel Lippman TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, HILL VETS FORM NEW FIRM: Denzel McGuire and Rosemary Lahasky , both alumni of the Trump administration as well as some of K Street’s biggest trade associations and the Hill, have teamed up to form McGuire Lahasky, a public affairs shop drawing on the pair’s expertise and the policy focus on workforce, education and budget issues right now. — McGuire most recently worked as a program associate director at OMB during the Trump administration. She previously worked at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now known as the Consumer Brands Association) and worked on the Hill for more than two decades, including in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office. Lahasky was most recently in the White House’s Office of Domestic Policy and at the Labor Department, and spent six years on the House side after a decade at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. — The women were prompted to start a new firm because of the way the coronavirus pandemic “exponentially advanced the way in which the classroom, the workplace, the workforce are changing,” McGuire said in an interview. Along with looming reauthorizations on various education and workforce bills, it formed “this perfect confluence of events where we knew we could play a key role,” she said. They knew that there was a demand for their expertise because Republicans on the Hill “often will pick our brains on these issues and have over time.” McGuire said she anticipates lobbying for the firm’s clients but said that will depend on what clients want. PHARMA FLIES IN: Federal researchers from the world’s biggest drug companies are hitting the Hill virtually today as a part of PhRMA’s annual fly-in. Nearly 80 researchers from the lobbying group’s member companies will take part in over 100 meetings with members of Congress who are from their home states and districts and who sit on the various health committees, according to the group. — They’ll talk to lawmakers about pharma’s efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic, and “spotlight the industry’s unique role in advancing” research and development as behind-the-scenes wrangling continues on Democrats’ drug pricing bill, H.R. 3 — which the group vehemently opposes. “As lawmakers consider policies that could impact future R&D, it’s crucial for them to hear directly from the researchers who have dedicated their lives to developing breakthrough treatments for patients,” a spokesperson said. Good afternoon and welcome to PI, where we’re wishing the happy trails and the best of luck to POLITICO’s editor, Carrie Budoff Brown, as she moves on to lead the “Meet the Press” franchise at NBC. Send lobbying tips: coprysko@politico.com. And be sure to follow me on Twitter: @caitlinoprysko. | | | | A message from Tyson Foods: Leading global protein company, Tyson Foods announced its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2050. “Achieving net zero emissions has to be more than just words. It must be done together, rooted in science, so that we can truly make an impact,” said John R. Tyson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tyson Foods. Learn more about the company’s primary focus areas to get there here. | | | ALBRIGHT STONEBRIDGE ADDS 2, PROMOTES CINO: Albright Stonebridge Group has named health practice co-lead Anthony Cino a principal in the firm. Cino joined in 2012, and has helped grow the health practice that he will continue to lead in his new role. The consultancy has also added William Grant as a senior adviser. Grant is coming off a 35-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, most recently serving as the chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar. Michael Madnick will also be a senior adviser working with nonprofit clients on strategic planning, government relations and communications. He most recently served as the founding CEO of Mountain Philanthropies. RETAILERS SEEK FACE TIME WITH BIDEN OVER SUPPLY CHAIN BACKUPS: The National Retail Federation, one of the largest retail trade groups downtown, urged President Joe Biden to focus on resolving congestion issues at the nation’s ports and in its freight systems. The group says the problems are causing the vast majority of its members weekslong delays and inventory shortages and costing retailers — financial hits that smaller business might have no choice but to pass on to consumers. — In a February executive order, Biden mandated 100-day supply chain reviews for four sectors, and yearlong reviews for several others, including transportation. “We need strong leadership from the administration to galvanize attention to the current situation as well as work to resolve long-standing issues that limit safe and efficient port operations,” Matt Shay, NRF’s president and chief executive, wrote to Biden in a letter Monday. — Shay asked for the opportunity to meet with retail leaders to “discuss the impact these issues are having on the nation’s retailers, our workers and our customers, as well as potential solutions to address current and future disruptions.” According to a survey of the trade association’s members, 97 percent report being impacted by port and shipping delays, Shay wrote, with all respondents reporting cost increases — three-quarters reported having to pass some costs along to consumers. | | | | DON'T MISS THE MILKEN INSTITUTE FUTURE OF HEALTH SUMMIT: POLITICO will feature a special edition of our Future Pulse newsletter at the 2021 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit. The newsletter takes readers inside one of the most influential gatherings of global health industry leaders and innovators who are turning lessons learned from the past year into a healthier, more resilient and more equitable future. Covid-19 threatened our health and well-being, while simultaneously leading to extraordinary coordination to improve pandemic preparedness, disease prevention, diversity in clinical trials, mental health resources, food access and more. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to receive exclusive coverage from June 22-24. | | | | | AOC, HOUSE DEMS ASK FOR STAFFER PAY RAISES TO COMPETE WITH PRIVATE SECTOR: “A group of more than 100 House Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rep. Adam Schiff of California, is demanding a raise for Capitol Hill staffers after a historically difficult year” and to help recruit and retain a more diverse workforce on the Hill, Insider’s Kayla Epstein reports. — The lawmakers urged House appropriators “to authorize an increase to their offices' budgets, which are used to pay staff but must also cover all other workplace expenses. They also called for an increase in committee and leadership budgets to increase funding available to pay staff,” after Insider’s reporting highlighted the low pay Hill staffers receive in return for long, grueling hours. Lawmakers, good government groups and former staffers say those conditions “force Hill staffers through the revolving door and into lobbying shops, or drive talented workers out the door before they can become experienced policy hands.” POMPEO PLOTS HIS POLITICAL FOOTPRINT: “Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is launching an organization to support Republican candidates in the 2022 midterm elections and build his national political profile, as the GOP ponders its future after the Trump administration,” POLITICO’s Alex Isenstadt reports. — “Pompeo told POLITICO in a telephone interview that he was starting a political action committee that will allow him to travel the country and campaign, fundraise and donate to GOP office-seekers. The vehicle, dubbed the Champion American Values PAC or CAVPAC, will be able to raise unlimited amounts of money and help candidates running for federal, state and local offices.” Though Pompeo “deflected questions about his interest in a White House run, saying that his focus was on bolstering Republican candidates up and down the ballot in 2022,” the new PAC comes amid trips to early nominating states like Iowa and New Hampshire, as well as Miami and donor-rich Southern California. | | | |   | | | | | | — Eileen Dombrowski has joined GlobalFoundries as lead for U.S. government affairs. She previously worked in legislative affairs at the Departments of Commerce and Transportation. — FARE has hired Brandon Stokes as vice president of revenue strategy and corporate giving. He was most recently senior director of global foundation engagement and development for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. — Jim Brunsden is joining FleishmanHillard ’s Brussels-EU office as a senior vice president for financial services. He was most recently a reporter for the Financial Times in Brussels. — Taylor Owings is now a partner at Baker Botts focusing on antitrust litigation. She was previously chief of staff and senior counsel to the assistant attorney general at the Justice Department’s antitrust division. — Chris Krebs has joined the board of directors at cybersecurity and risk analytics company QOMPLX. He was previously head of DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. — Matthew Gallagher is joining BCW as an EVP heading its North America corporate practice. He previously spent nearly a decade at APCO Worldwide. — Nicole Christus is joining the Senate Banking Committee Republican staff, leaving the American Public Transportation Association to work for ranking member Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Playbook reports. She was previously a staffer on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. | | | | SUBSCRIBE TO WEST WING PLAYBOOK: Add West Wing Playbook to keep up with the power players, latest policy developments and intriguing whispers percolating inside the West Wing and across the highest levels of the Cabinet. For buzzy nuggets and details you won't find anywhere else, subscribe today. | | | | | | | | Lead the Way 2022 (Rep. Cori Bush, Way to Lead PAC, Brittany For The People, Cheri Beasley For North Carolina, Odessa For Congress) | | | Defend American Freedom PAC (Super PAC)
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Robison International, Inc.: Corporation For The Promotion Of Rifle Practice & Firearm Safety | | | | A message from Tyson Foods: Tyson Foods announced its ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally by 2050. The move to net zero is an expansion of the company’s current science-based target of achieving a 30% GHG emissions reduction by 2030.
“Achieving net zero emissions has to be more than just words. It must be done together, rooted in science, so that we can truly make an impact.” said John R. Tyson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tyson Foods.
As a first step, the company will be focusing in on key areas including:
• Updating baseline emissions target to align with the Paris Agreement by 2023.
• Establishing a pathway to using 50% renewable energy in the U.S. by 2030.
• Expanding land stewardship targets and grazing lands program by 2025.
• Eliminating deforestation risk globally by 2030.
Learn more about how the company plans to get there here. | | | | | | | Follow us | | | | |  |
