Staff of the Supercommittee (Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction) - First Street™ Research Group
Published: October 12, 2011
The Supercommittee
is charged with developing a plan to cut the national deficit by $1.2 trillion by the end of the year. With such a broad
jurisdiction, the Supercommittee's work has made it the
target of intense lobbying as groups lobby the Members and staff of the Supercommittee for their causes and issues. The First Street Research Group profiles the staffers of the Supercommittee that have been tasked with finding ways to reduce the deficit. The detailed work histories of the Supercommittee staffers offer valuable, actionable political intelligence about the important players undertaking the monumental task of deficit-reduction.
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Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Staffers Profiled
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Supercommittee Facts
- Jurisdiction of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction:
To reduce the deficit by at least 1.5 trillion dollars over the period
of fiscal years 2012 to 2021, the Joint Committee will provide
recommendations and legislative language that will significantly improve
the short-term and long-term fiscal imbalance of the federal
government. The Joint Committee will vote on a report that contains
detailed recommendations for legislation to reduce the deficits no later
than November 23, 2011. The Joint Committee will submit its report and
recommendations to the President, the Vice President, the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, and the majority and minority Leaders of each
House of Congress no later than December 2, 2011. The vote on passage
of the Joint Committee's report will occur no later than December 23,
2011. The Joint Committee will terminate on January 31, 2012.
- Created: Public Law 112-25 (Budget Control Act of 2011), August 2, 2011
Staffers of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
Staff Director: Mark A. Prater
Currently:
- Staff Director - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
- Republican Deputy Chief of Staff; Chief Tax Counsel - Senate Committee on Finance (2007 - Present)
Past Work:
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Chief Tax Counsel - Senate Committee on Finance (1994 - 2006)
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Minority Tax Counsel - Senate Committee on Finance (1990-1993)
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Associate Attorney, Dunn, Carney, Allen, Higgins and Tongue (1987-1990)
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Tax Associate - Touche Ross and Co. (1984-1986)
Education:
- Portland State University, 1977-81, B.S. in accounting and business
administration (with honors), Honors Program
- Willamette University, Salem, OR,
1981-84, J.D., Phi Alpha Delta
- University of Florida, 1986-87, LL.M. in
taxation
Other:
- Admitted to OR and WA State Bars, 1984
- Certified Public Accountant, WA State, 1986-2001.
- WA and OR Societies of
Certified Public Accountants
Expertise: Tax issues
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Deputy Staff Director: Sarah Kuehl
Currently:
- Deputy Staff Director - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
- Analyst for Social Security and Medicare - Senate Committee on Budget (2007 - Present)
Past Work:
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Minority (Democratic) Analyst for Social Security, Transportation and Community Development - Senate Committee on Budget (2003 - 2006)
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Analyst for Social Security, Transportation and Community Development - Senate Committee on Budget (2001 - 2002)
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Legislative Assistant (Entitlements, Appropriations, Nebraska Appropriations Projects) - Sen. Bob Kerrey (D NE) (1999- 2000)
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Research and Teaching Assistant - Harvard University
Education:
- University of Denver, CO, 1992-96, B.A. in history and public policy, Phi Beta Kappa
- John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1996-98, M.P.P.
Expertise: Public policy, Social Security
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Press Secretary: Laura L. Eckart
Currently:
- Press Secretary - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
Past Work:
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Senior Media Relations Coordinator - Press Gallery (Daily Press), United States Senate (2009 - 2011)
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Deputy Director - Periodical Press Galleries, United States House of Representatives (2004 - 2008)
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Assistant Director - Periodical Press Galleries, United States House of Representatives (2003 - 2003)
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Media Relations Coordinator - Press Gallery (Daily Press), United States Senate (2000 - 2000)
General Counsel: Michael Bloomquist
Currently:
- General Counsel - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
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Deputy General Counsel - Committee on Energy and Commerce (2011 - Present)
Past Work:
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Registered Lobbyist (Partner, International Trade and Policy Groups) - Wiley Rein LLP (2008 - 2010)
- Registered Lobbyist - Patton Boggs LLP (2007 - 2008)
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Minority Deputy General Counsel - Committee on Energy and Commerce (2005 - 2007)
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Associate General Counsel, then Counsel - House Committee on Science (2003-2003)
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Associate - Patton Boggs LLP (1999-2003)
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Office of the Solicitor - U.S. Department of the Interior
Education:
- Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 1991, B.A.
- Washington
University, St. Louis, MO, 1995, J.D.
- George Washington University,
Washington, DC, 1997, LL.M.
Recent Lobbying Clients
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Nucor Corporation
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America's Natural Gas Alliance
Legislation Lobbied on Behalf of Nucor and America's Natural Gas Alliance
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111 H.R.2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
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111 H.R.3534: Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010
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111 H.R.4753: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
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111 H.R.5320: Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010
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111 S.1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
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111 S.1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
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111 S.20: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010
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111 S.2995: Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010
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111 S.3072: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
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111 S.3663: Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010
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111 H.R.5636: Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010
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111 H.R.1835: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009
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111 H.R.2766: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009
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111 H.R.2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act
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111 S.1408: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions
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111 S.2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act
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111 S.3464: Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010
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111 S.1054: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
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111 H.R.1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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111 H.R.1759: Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act
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110 H.R.6877: Greenhouse Gas Registry Act
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110 H.R.7146: Carbon Leakage Prevention Act
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110 S.2958: American Energy Production Act of 2008
Recent Institutions Lobbied
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Department of Energy
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The Executive Office of the President
Disclosed Political Contributions: Donated $500.00 to Mitt Romney For President in the 1st quarter of 2008
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Senior Tax Counsel: Steven R. Bailey
Currently:
- Senior Tax Counsel - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
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Senior Analyst for Revenues - Senate Committee on Budget (2001 - Present)
Past Work:
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Legislative Assistant (Taxes, Banking, Housing) - Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) (1999 - 2000)
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Legislative Assistant (Taxes) - Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) (1998 - 1998)
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Director - Black, Kelly, Scruggs and Healey (1996-1997)
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Principal - Gold and Liebengood (1990-1996)
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Legislative Director - Rep. Don J. Pease (D OH) 1983-1990)
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Legislative Analyst - Social Security Administration (1973-1983)
Education:
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1968-72, B.A.
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, MD, 1975-79, J.D.
Other: Admitted to MD Bar, 1980
Expertise: Tax and pension policies
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Senior Appropriations Analyst: Rachel Milberg
Currently:
- Senior Appropriations Analyst - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
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Professional Staff Member - Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
(2007 - Present)
Past Work:
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Minority Professional Staff Member - Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (2006 - 2006)
Senior Budget Analyst: Marc Goldwein
Currently:
- Senior Budget Analyst - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
Past Work:
Education:
Senior Budget Analyst: Robyn Hiestand
Currently:
- Senior Budget Analyst - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
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Analyst (Education, International Affairs, Appropriations) - Senate Committee on Budget (2011 - Present)
Past Work:
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Budget Analyst - Senate Committee on Budget (2007 - 2011)
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Policy Analyst - American Indian Higher Education Consortium (2003-2007)
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Legislative Assistant to Rep. Martin Olav Sabo (D MN) - Friends of Norway Caucus - (2002-2002)
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Legislative Assistant (Native Americans, Environment, Parks, Energy, Interior Subcommittee) - Rep. Martin Olav Sabo (D MN) (2001 - 2002)
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Martin Olav Sabo (D MN) (1999 - 2000)
Education:
- Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN, 1998, Bachelor's degree in economics and political science;
- London School of Economics, London, England, 2003, M.P.P.
Senior Defense Analyst: Micah Edmond
Currently:
- Senior Defense Analyst - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
Past Work:
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Co-President - Congressional Jewish Staffers Association - (2009 - 2011)
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Chief Financial Officer - Congressional Military Service Members and Veterans Association (2008 - 2011)
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Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) - Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus (2009 - 2010)
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Co-Chair - Congressional Jewish Staffers Association (2008 - 2008)
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Military Legislative Assistant - Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) (2008 - 2008)
Senior Health Analyst: April Grady
Currently:
- Senior Health Analyst - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
Past Work:
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Specialist (Health Care Financing) - Congressional Research Service (2010 - 2011)
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Vice President for Education - Capitol Hill Toastmasters Club (2008 - 2010)
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Vice President for Membership - Capitol Hill Toastmasters Club (2007 - 2007)
Senior Health Analyst: James S. Hahn
Currently:
- Senior Health Analyst - Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
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Specialist, Health Care Financing - Congressional Research Service (2011 - Present)
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