Talking with One Voice

In this episode, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, John Guzik, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles discuss the state of play on Capitol Hill, including how disorganization and gridlock are holding up appropriations bills and foreign policy packages like Ukraine aid. The group also considers how former President Trump is driving policy decisions among Republicans in Washington - and the opinions of voters around the country. Listen for insight on the prospects in the Senate for the tax bill that has already passed the House with important provisions for manufacturers - and hear how manufacturers can make their voices heard.

In this special episode, Talking with One Voice combines efforts with Bracewell's The Lobby Shop podcast to produce a one-of-a-kind episode analyzing the prospects for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 that contains the reinstatement of R&D expensing, 179 expensing and other important provisions for manufacturers long lobbied for by PMA and NTMA's advocacy team in DC.  The episode features One Voice's Omar Nashashibi and The Lobby Shop's Liam Donovan, two of the best political tax policy analysts in the business. They go back and forth, taking a deep dive into what to watch with bicameral tax framework. You'll also hear some familiar voices as Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles are co-hosts on both shows.

Paul Nathanson joins Omar Nashashibi and John Guzik for the show's first episode of 2024. The group starts with the status of the bicameral, bipartisan tax framework that could benefit manufacturers in many ways from R&D expensing to bonus depreciation. Hear what the One Voice team is watching as signs of process on this meaningful tax package. Keep listening for a discussion of Speaker Johnson's tenuous majority and its impact on must-pass government spending legislation. The group also provides an update on the Labor Department's proposed changes to government registered apprenticeships, a program that is important for many manufacturers. Finally, the team tackles the 2024 race and the (slim) likelihood of any Trump challenger making an impact.

The One Voice Team gathers to close out the year and discuss the growing list of bills Congress needs to pass and how the push of self-imposed deadlines to January impacts the ability to get things done.   The team also discusses the stalled tax extender negotiations and how this impacts R&D, bonus depreciation and interest deductibility for manufacturers.  The group talks about the EU blinking on steel tariff negotiations and Nippon Steel's purchase of US Steel.  Finally, the team quizzes Omar about his admission that he reads the Saturday edition of the Wall Street Journal and his preference for hard copies of newspapers.

This week, the team reviews the work Congress needs to get done before going home for the holidays, including funding the government, explain the possible two-step government shut down in January and what every manufacturer who uses the R&D tax credit needs to know as a result of continued Congressional inaction.  The team discuss the never-ending steel tariff spat between the US and EU and the upcoming four year review of Section 301 tariffs on China.

Now that the House is back in business, the One Voice team analyzes the long to do list for Congress, including funding the government, and the prospects for passing a tax package that is important to manufacturers.  The team also discusses proposed regulations by NLRB and OSHA and then pivots to talking about what the off year elections results could mean for the presidential and congressional races and 2024 elections.

The One Voice team unpacks the latest in the House Republican quest for a new Speaker. The group discusses Representative Mike Johnson and his potential priorities as well as the important legislation impacting manufacturers that hangs in the balance. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the latest in ongoing trade negotiations.

In this special episode, Talking with One Voice co-host Caitlin Sickles speaks with National Tooling and Machining Association Chairman Gillen Young. Gillen wears many hats as Chairman of NTMA and an executive with both Custom Tool in Cookeville, TN and with AT&T. Gillen talks about the impact of policy, the power of advocacy, and the importance of making the voices of small- and medium-sized manufacturers heard. This interview is the first in a series highlighting One Voice leaders.

The One Voice team analyzes the race for Speaker and the impact of the House turmoil on the Congress's ability to fund the government  before the November 17 deadline.  The team also discusses the OSHA Heat Rule and the upcoming new overtime rule that will impact the entire workforce.  Finally, the team provides an update on US-EU negotiations on replacing the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariff.

The clock is ticking down to a federal government shutdown. The One Voice team gives a play-by- play of what to watch and what the implications of even a short shutdown might be for manufacturers in every sector from aviation to agribusiness. The group also discusses the ongoing UAW strike and ramifications for auto suppliers as well as the latest in OSHA's efforts to regulate how manufacturers handle heat in their facilities. Plus, One Voice gives a plug for participation in MFG Day 2023.