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ELIZABETH CRAGER snares her first full-time job on Capitol Hill, moving into the Press and Digital Assistant duties for Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Colo.) after internships with the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Rep. Sarah Jacobs (D-Calif.). Elizabeth earned her BA in Political Science in 2025 from San Diego State…
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(QUICK READ) — When congressional aides were asked by CNCT Capitol Pulse recently whether they would support allowing driver-less cabs to operate in the national capital, and two out of three of them either expressed outright opposition or professed to be unsure. The results come as the prospect of commercially operated Waymo vehicles operating on…
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NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM KATEY FOLY moves up from Senior Policy Adviser to Rep. April McLean-Delaney (D-MD.) to Legislative Director for Rep. Brittany Patterson (D-Colo.). Katy is a 2021 graduate of the University of Denver with a BS in Public Policy and Socio-Legal Studies. BILL DUHNKE takes over as Deputy Chief of Staff for…
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(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM DOMINIC HASTINGS now serves as Press Secretary/Digital Director for Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) after being Deputy Digital Director for nearly two years in the office of Rep. Adriano Espailat (D-NY). Dominic is a 2021 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BA in Political Science. MURRAY MILLER…
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY 2026 FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: George Washington 1st Inaugural Address
“It would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplication to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that His benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the…
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(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM HANNAH FREEMAN moves into the Military Legislative Assistant position working for Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.). Hannah moves over to the Hill following stints at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She is a 2024 graduate of Stanford University with a BA in Political Science. SIMONE DE…
Read MoreHILL STAFF VIEWS: More Congressional Aides Say They Are Cutting Back on Social Media Use
(QUICK READ) — Social media use and abuse has been a topic of widespread conversation on and off Capitol Hill for more than a year, especially as evidence grows that Scrolling Addiction, especially among teens and young kids is a growing concern. So how are congressional aides reacting to this development? A recent CNCT Capitol…
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(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM BRENDAN LOPEZ had a rewarding experience as an Intern working for the Minority Staff of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and he has now joined the Minority Staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee as Press Assistant. Brendan is a 2025 graduate of Cornell University with…
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(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM ELYSE COMPTON takes on her first congressional staff job, moving into the critical Scheduler position on the staff of Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.). Prior to coming to the Hill, Elyse was Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Elyse earned her MA…
Read MoreHILL STAFF VIEWS: Lots of Lukewarm Aides on Hill Campus Safety
(QUICK READ) — There are 580 acres of land on which the U.S. Capitol campus sits and there are 2,300 U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers and staff responsible for keeping everybody working and visiting in and around the majestic Capitol-domed environs safe. Having 2,300 officers and staffers to cover 580 acres means the Capitol campus…
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