Jeannie Baumann

Washington, D.C.

Content Editor at Bloomberg Government

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Articles

Tax Writers Are Forced Into Tough Choices as Budget Plan Forms

2 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Zach Cohen |Chris Cioffi |Jeannie Baumann

Tax writers are facing the tall order of choosing between hundreds of tax cuts and credits to add into their signature budget bill this year if both chambers agree to Senate Republicans’ proposed top line. The Senate in the coming days will likely approve a budget blueprint that fast-tracks $1.5 trillion in tax cuts or credits on top of a straight extension of the 2017 tax law, creating a ceiling for pet policies from the White House and Congress to include.
HHS layoffs expand to Medicare, FDA

2 months ago | modernhealthcare.com | Rachel Zhang |Jeannie Baumann |Kelsey Butler

The Department of Health and Human Services laid off employees Saturday evening across some of its biggest agencies — the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to emails reviewed by Bloomberg News.
US Health Department Layoffs Expand to Medicare, FDA (2)

2 months ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Rachel Zhang |Jeannie Baumann |Kelsey Butler

The Department of Health and Human Services laid off employees Saturday evening across some of its biggest agencies — the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to emails reviewed by Bloomberg News.
What to Know in Washington: SALT Talks With Trump ‘Positive'

Jan 13, 2025 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jeannie Baumann

One of Donald Trump’s first decisions will test his loyalty to voters and Republicans, as well as his populist credentials. But first, you should know:Trump and Republican lawmakers had “positive” SALT cap talks over the weekend—but no commitments came from the Mar-a-Lago meeting. Ratcheting up defense spending is key for Armed Services Committee leaders, one of them told BGOV. JD Vance said those who behaved violently during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection should “obviously” not receive pardons.
What to Know in Washington: Trump to Face Hush Money Sentencing

Jan 10, 2025 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jeannie Baumann

President-elect Donald Trump will face sentencing in his hush money criminal case this morning, after a divided Supreme Court cleared the way for it. But first, you should know:A scuttled package of health care legislation could see new life in the House. Crypto CEOs want a seat at Trump’s table, and they’re putting in the facetime and tokens to get it.
What to Know in Washington: Immigration Bill Empowers State AGs

Jan 9, 2025 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jeannie Baumann

Republicans’ first move to overhaul immigration policy would give states a big boost to challenge the federal government. But first, you should know:Donald Trump and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke one day before the president-elect’s hush money filing to the high court. A tentative deal will avert a potential strike at major East and West Coast ports next week. Biden’s health-care civil rights head is voicing concerns about health policies in the culture war crosshairs.
What to Know in Washington: SALTy Republicans and Trump Talk Tax

Jan 8, 2025 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jeannie Baumann

Donald Trump will meet with Republicans in high-tax states to try and win their support for a tax package. But first, you should know:One such GOPer is re-introducing his bill to raise that SALT cap. We rounded up the list of House Republicans most likely to make life difficult for their speaker. Trump’s cabinet picks will begin testifying before the Senate next week and some of them still need to shore up support.
What to Know in Washington: GOP Confused Over Budget Strategy

Jan 7, 2025 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jeannie Baumann

Donald Trump’s wavering over a budget legislation strategy is leaving Republican lawmakers unsettled over how to proceed. But first you should know:Trump is keeping the global economy on its toes over tariffs. We highlighted the key players to watch in Congress’ 2025 tax talks. Trump’s dealmaking skills will be put to the test with nearly 200major union contracts expiring in 2025.
What to Know in Washington: Who's Shaping Trump 2.0 Policy

Dec 1, 2024 | news.bgov.com | Jeannie Baumann

Donald Trump is tapping into a deep network of well-funded conservative loyalists who stand ready to enact his agenda upon his return to the White House — an infrastructure he lacked the first time around. But first, you should know:We have details on some of the hottest holiday partiesin town as lobbyists are eager to meet incoming officials on the cusp of a new Congress and administration.
What to Know in Washington: McConnell Banks Earmarks GOP Shunned

Nov 20, 2024 | news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jeannie Baumann

Senate Republicans’ outgoing leader is leading the pack on bringing home federal dollars for the first time. But first, you should know:Two Democrats are racing to lead a coalition that could have new power over the party’s direction after its bruising election loss. Lawmakers overseeing Homeland Security funding are looking to keep their seats in anticipation of Donald Trump’s policy shakeups.