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2018 Government Affairs Outlook: A Retrospective on Congress's Legislative Agenda

12 February 20185 min readBy IGAPA Intelligence Unit
2018 Government Affairs Outlook: A Retrospective on Congress's Legislative Agenda
Fig 1.1 — 2018 Government Affairs Outlook: A Retrospective on Congress's Legislative Agenda

In 2018, Bloomberg Government released its Government Affairs Outlook, anticipating a year of significant legislative activity. This analysis examines the accuracy of those predictions and the resulting impact on key sectors.

Strategic Impact

The 2018 congressional agenda, as highlighted in the Outlook, saw mixed results. While the farm bill progressed, trade negotiations faced headwinds. The midterm elections reshaped the political landscape and influenced subsequent policy decisions.

"The 2018 elections created a more fragmented political environment, making bipartisan consensus on key issues increasingly difficult. — Political Risk Analyst"

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