From: Craig Quigley To: Craig Quigley Subject: Executive Insight Brief | November 17, 2017 Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:14:03 AM Attachments: image001.png Ladies & Gentlemen, below please find this week’s edition of Executive Insight Brief from The Roosevelt Group. Craig R. Quigley Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Executive Director Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance 757-644-6324 (Office) 757-419-1164 (Mobile) EXECUTIVE INSIGHT BRIEF | NOVEMBER 17, 2017 WEEK IN REVIEW Friday, November 10 In an interview with conservative commentator Sean Hannity, Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore denied allegations that he had a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl when he was 32, but only said he could not recall dating girls as young as 17. Earlier in the day, Mitt Romney said Moore “is unfit for office and should step aside.” Five Democratic senators said they want to hold a second confirmation hearing for Kirstjen Nielsen, Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security. During a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, President Trump delivered an “America First” message and pledged to pursue fair trade deals. Monday, November 13 The White House said Trump “briefly” touched on human rights during a private meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila, but a spokesman for Duterte said human rights were not discussed. Lawmakers continued to withdraw their endorsements of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in light of allegations that Moore pursued teenage girls when he was in his 30s. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called on Moore to drop out of the race and later in the day, an Alabama woman accused Moore of sexual assaulting her when she was 16. Tuesday, November 14 During his testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended his past statements about Russia and the Trump campaign. In another House hearing, two female lawmakers accused sitting male lawmakers of sexual harassment and misconduct. Senate Republicans announced that they will include a provision to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s individual insurance mandate in their tax bill. Wednesday, November 15 In his first public address since returning from Asia, President Trump said “America is back and the future has never looked brighter.” Senators clashed over changes made to the GOP tax bill late Tuesday night. Richard Cordray announced he will step down as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Authorities said the gunman who opened fire in a small community in Northern California on Tuesday had killed his wife the night before. During a press conference, the attorney for Roy Moore attempted to discredit a recent allegation against the Alabama Senate candidate. Thursday, November 16 A TV host and sports broadcaster accused Sen. Al Franken of kissing and groping her without her consent in 2006 and provided photo evidence to support her claims. Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore tweeted directly to Sen. Maj. Leader Mitch McConnell, "Bring. It. On" in reference to McConnell's opposition to Moore's campaign. Hotline: Overlooked An Undercard Race to Watch: Braddock Mayor and 2016 Senate candidate John Fetterman (D) announced Tuesday he is launching a primary challenge to Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Mike Stack (D), who is embroiled in scandal over his treatment of state employees assigned to his official residence. Pennsylvania’s governor and lieutenant governor are elected separately. I Run This City: With New Mexico state Auditor Tim Keller‘s victory Tuesday in the Albuquerque mayoral race to succeed an outgoing Republican, The Hill reported that Democrats now serve as mayor in 63 of the country’s 100 largest cities. Probably a First: Palm Springs, CA has elected an entirely LGBT city council, the Palm Springs Desert Sun reported. LOOKING AHEAD The House and Senate will be on recess November 17 - 27. .