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As of 12/31/2016
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Year in Review
2016
Government Market Update
Position
Nominee
Experience
Attorney General
Jeff Sessions
Junior Senator of
Alabama
Director of National
Intelligence
Dan Coats
Former Senator of
Indiana
Head of CIA
Mike Pompeo
Representative R-KS 4th
District
Secretary of Defense
James Mattis
Retired US Marine Corps
General
Secretary of Energy
Rick Perry
Former Governor of
Texas
Secretary of Health and
Human Services
Tom Price
Physician; US Rep
(Georgia, 6
th
)
Secretary of Homeland
Security
John Kelly
Former US Marine Corps
General
Secretary of State
Rex Tillerson
CEO of Exxon Mobil
Secretary of Treasury
Steven Mnuchin
Former Partner at
Goldman Sachs
VA Secretary
David Shulkin
VA Undersecretary for
Health
Anticipated Government Spending Priorities
Selected Cabinet Nominees
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Spending priorities are expected to focus on countering groups such
as ISIS and supporting regional security in the Middle East;
Cybersecurity and border security are expected to continue to
receive priority focus in homeland security, as well as addressing
illegal immigration and drug trafficking in Central America.
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The incoming administration has expressed desire to invest in both
personnel and platforms across all military branches, particularly in
Navy and USAF platforms. However, enthusiasm has been partially
tempered by uncertainty and criticism of cost overruns on programs
(F-35, Air Force One, etc.). Additionally, funding for some OCONUS
operations, particularly in Central Asia, is anticipated to decrease.
Jeff Sessions, Atny Gen
Rex Tillerson, Sec State
James Mattis, Sec Defense
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Very Negative
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Negative
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Neutral
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Positive
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Very Positive
Confirmation Hearing Sentiment Analysis
TMG performed social analytics to determine the overall sentiment towards the cabinet nominees during
confirmation hearings as of 1/12/17. The tool searches for keywords, phrases, keyword combinations, and
hashtags across 30+ social media sources. Based on a search, the tool processes language to determine an
overall analysis on sentiment.
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Significant uncertainty remains regarding potential changes to IC
structure under the new administration, including a reduced role or
elimination of the DNI.