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COURTESY OF LEGISTORM: JAMES MISMASH moves up from Military Legislative Assistant to National Security Adviser for Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.). Michael earned his BA in Government and History in 2021 from the University of Texas at Austin where he was also a journalist working for the Texas Orator and the Daily Texan. There is a…
Read MoreCOURTESY OF LEGISTORM: QUINN SLAVEN checks in as the new Communications Director for Rep. Blaine Lutkeymeyer (R-Mo.). Working with the media on behalf of the Missouri Republican is Quinn’s first position on a congressional staff. Previously, Quinn worked as an Account Manager for the Larson Shannahan Slifka Group LLC. He earned his BS in Political…
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There is a wonderful scene near the end of the trial of Sir Thomas More in the movie classic “A Man For All Seasons” that serves admirably to illustrate the contemporary application of Jesus’ well-known maxim: “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul?” In the movie, More…
Read MoreCOURTESY OF LEGISTORM: JOE BALLARD is the new face in the office of Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), moving into the Legislative Assistant position. Previously, Joe was Legislative Assistant/Operations Director for Rep. Myra Flores (R-Texas). Joe received his MA in Economics from the University of Alabama in 2020 and his BS in Finance and Economics from…
Read MoreWith the opening of the 118th Congress, hundreds of staff vacancies are being filled on the personal staffs of individual senators and representatives, as well as on the committee staffs of the Senate and House of Representatives. If you are new to the Hill, you should know which offices have the highest staff turnover rates…
Read MoreCourtesy of Legistorm: JOE BALLARD is the first Legislative Assistant hired by newly elected Rep. Maya Flores (R-Texas). Previously, Joe was a Public Affairs Associate at KMP Group DC. Joe’s 2020 MA in Economics was awarded by the University of Alabama, which also awarded him his BA in Economics and Finance the same year. SOPHIA…
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Courtesy of CNCT, the app that connects Hill staffers: The Office of Rep. Andy Biggs is looking to hire a Scheduler. Interested candidates can send a resume to aaroncalkins@mail.house.gov. The Office of Rep. Mike Carey is looking to hire a Communications Director. Interested candidates can send a resume to blaine.kellyohio@gmail.com. The Tax Foundation is hiring an Editor for their Marketing team. Interested…
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If you work on Capitol Hill, you and I likely have a great deal in common. You love this country and want to make it better. You are passionate about politics, the campaign trail and the legislative process. You worry about the future, of America and of you and your loved ones. You probably grew…
Read MoreCourtesy of Legistorm: TREVOR WHETSTONE is the new Chief of Staff for Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT). Trevor comes to the Hill after stints in the White House, Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security. Trevor’s law degree is from Ava Maria School of Law in 2006. He also earned MAs from Catholic University of…
Read MoreCourtesy of Legistorm: KATE GUIAQUINTO moves into the Press Secretary slot for Rep. David McKinley (R-WV). Kate was Communications Director for the New Hampshire Department of Justice. Kate is a 2010 graduate of St. Anselm College with a BA in English. JENNA GOOSEN is the new Legislative Correspondent in the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein…
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