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Laurin M. Baker

Laurin M. Baker

Laurin M. Baker is Founder and President of The Laurin Baker Group, LLC., in Washington, D.C., and is part of FIA Washington Representatives. He can be contacted by phone at 202-393-8525 or email at lbaker@thelaurinbakergroup.com.

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Laurin Baker
FIA's Public Policy Watch

A Cold Day in Hades

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Laurin M. Baker
February 5, 2018
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After at least five years of fits and starts, Congress sent President Trump the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the first major tax legislation in 30 years.
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Laurin Baker
Public Policy Watch

The Hurdles Facing Tax Reform

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Laurin M. Baker
December 6, 2017
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Remember how we said that Congress needed to get moving on comprehensive tax reform if there was any realistic chance for passage this year? And remember we said that there were a lot of distractions? Boy, we didn’t know the half of it!


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FIA's Public Policy Watch

Considering Tax Reform

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Laurin M. Baker
October 4, 2017
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Congress is back in Washington after the August recess with a heavy agenda for the remainder of the year, including increasing the national debt limit, funding the government for Fiscal Year 2018 and providing disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.


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Cargo Shipping Steel and Aluminum Import
FIA's Public Policy Watch

The Problem of Steel and Aluminum Imports

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Laurin M. Baker
August 7, 2017
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Acting on promises made during the 2016 presidential campaign, President Trump announced in April two far-reaching trade investigations on the potential national-security impacts of imported steel and aluminum.


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President Donald Trump
FIA's Public Policy Watch

Trump’s 100-Day Report Card; Lobby Day 2017

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Laurin M. Baker
June 5, 2017
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The Trump Administration has reached the unofficial (but much analyzed) 100-day mark, and the Forging Industry Association continued its commitment to involvement in public policy with its 14th Annual Lobby Day.


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Washington Monument
FIA's Public Policy Watch

The Words were Good; Will the Actions Follows?

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Laurin M. Baker
April 3, 2017
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One thing is certain. The first 40 days of the Trump Administration have been different than any Presidency in recent memory, if not ever.


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Laurin Baker
FIA's Public Policy Watch

The Congressional Agenda Under President Trump

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Laurin M. Baker
February 10, 2017
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As of this writing, President-elect Trump (11 days away from his inauguration) has named his choices for most of the Cabinet and top White House positions. Here’s what to expect in the first few weeks of this Congress.


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The White House
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Trump Elected, Congress Stays Republican

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Laurin M. Baker
December 5, 2016
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On Jan. 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump will become the 45th President of the United States, and Republicans will be in charge of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.


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Manufacturers in general and forgers in particular will have their work cut out for them no matter the outcome of the 2016 elections
FIA's Public Policy Watch

The Times They are a Changin'

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Laurin M. Baker
October 5, 2016
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No matter who wins on Nov. 8, the 2016 Presidential race will break new ground. We’ll either have the first female President or the first President elected by breaking every rule in the political handbook.


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FIA's Public Policy Watch

China Must Play by WTO Rules

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Laurin M. Baker
August 10, 2016
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As the Presidential campaign lurches toward November, both parties clearly believe that trade policy is a hot-button issue with voters of all persuasions.


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