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Clearing Space for Launch: Trump 2.0 Proposes Regulatory Overhaul to Enhance American Leadership in Space by 2030

The Trump administration’s new Executive Order formally adopts a policy to “enhance American greatness in space.” The EO directs streamlining and reform efforts in four key areas—commercial launch and reentry, spaceport...more

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Was Major Tom’s Space Mission Reviewed Under NEPA?

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David Bowie’s hit song "Space Oddity," about the fictional astronaut Major Tom, was released as a single in 1969. Environmental impact statements (EIS) for rocket launches in the US were not required at that time. Rocket...more

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Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Space Launch Licensing, Cut Review Times

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President Donald Trump on August 13, 2025 signed an executive order aimed at streamlining federal review of commercial space launches and establishing a new framework for novel space missions. The order, titled Enabling...more

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Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry (Trump EO Tracker)

Aims to streamline commercial license and permit approvals for United States-based commercial space industry operators. Directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to use all available authorities to streamline or remove...more

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PFAS in Maine: Legislature Amends the PFAS in Products Law

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On April 16, 2024, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law significant amendments to the PFAS in Products Law. Initially passed in 2021, the PFAS in Products Law required manufacturers of products with intentionally added...more

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Summary of Agency Class Deviations Implementing Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate

The Government Contracts and Global Trade Group is pleased to provide a summary of some of the key class deviations and other memoranda published by U.S. Government agencies implementing the federal contractor COVID-19...more

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As the Country Slowly Reopens, Opportunities to Do Business with the Government Look Increasingly Attractive

The U.S. Government spends billions annually on procuring goods and services, frequently using streamlined methods. As one of the largest owners and lessees of real property in the country, the U.S. Government may be an...more

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Window On Washington - Vol. 3, Issue 27

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Congress. The House and Senate stand in recess during the week of July 4th, and will return to action the following week....more

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Window On Washington - Vol. 3, Issue 2

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - The 116th Congress. The 116th Congress begins its first full week of activity with the House floor activity focused upon completion of its rules package, continued debate...more

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Window On Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 32

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Appropriations. The Senate is expected to begin work this week on its next minibus appropriations bill- a package that would contain the Defense and Labor-HHS spending bills....more

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Window On Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 30

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Senate Appropriations. This week, the Senate will continue debate on the minibus containing the Interior-Environment, Financial Services, Transportation-HUD and Agriculture-FDA...more

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Window On Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 26

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Recess Week. The House and Senate are both in recess this week for the 4th of July holiday. Clark Hill wishes you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day....more

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Window On Washington - This Week in the Nation's Capital - Vol. 1, Issue 31

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Senate Adopts Budget Resolution Making Way for Tax Reform: The Senate on a party-line vote of 51-49 adopted its FY18 budget resolution that includes $5.1 trillion in spending reductions and instruction for reconciliation for...more

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