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AZ politics + state govt w/ a focus on women @AP | send tips to sgovindarao @ap .org | prev: @texastribune @politico @nbc | @smpagwu alum

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Sejal Govindarao
3 months
Some news: It's my first week as a statehouse reporter with @AP ! I'm based in Phoenix, covering AZ politics with a focus on women. If you work in AZ politics, let's chat! Pls add me to your press lists and give me a shout if you have story tips➡️sgovindarao @ap .org.
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So grateful for this honor, huge thank you to @aaja and @whca !!!
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WHCA
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Congratulations to @sejalg_ of @GWtweets , winner of a 2024 WHCA Scholarship co-sponsored with @aaja . For more – or to donate in support of scholarships,
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SCOOP: The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing next Wednesday on the Metropolitan Police Department’s reported refusal to clear the GW encampment. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith are called on to testify.
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brat playing at a harris campaign event in phoenix rn
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Some news! I’m staying on the state delegation beat! Today is my first day with the @TexasTribune covering TX’s Congressional Delegation. Welcoming tips and story ideas➡️ sejal.govindarao @texastribune .org
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Sejal Govindarao
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So excited to announce that I’ll be staying on with POLITICO’s incredible CA team this fall to help cover the state’s Congressional Delegation on the Hill. Welcoming tips & story ideas ➡️ sgovindarao @politico .com!
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Sejal Govindarao
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Thrilled to be covering AZ politics alongside @jjcooper , @gluissandoval & the rest of @AP ’s incredible Southwest team!
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Jonathan J. Cooper
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I'm excited to welcome @sejalg_ and @gluissandoval to the Arizona politics beat, the best job in political journalism! Both started this week for @ap and will be taking the lead on covering the Legislature and state government. Follow them and send your tips
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Sejal Govindarao
2 years
So excited to be interning with @NBCNews Capitol Hill for the summer!!
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. @gwhatchet ♥️
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The GW Hatchet
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Each year, graduating editors are given 30 final column inches — historically used to signify the end of a story — to reflect on their time at The Hatchet. This week, @sejalg_ signs off ⬇️
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In '94, Sheila Jackson Lee, then a 44-year-old Houston CM, ousted 4-term Rep. Craig Washington in the Dem primary, securing a seat she'd come to hold for 30 yrs. Now, at 42, fmr Houston CM Amanda Edwards aims to unseat Jackson Lee in the same district.
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Sejal Govindarao
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NEW: Mayor Muriel Bowser has confirmed she will be testifying at the House Oversight Committee hearing tomorrow, per an Oversight Committee Aide. @gwhatchet
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Sejal Govindarao
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A huge & heartfelt thank you to the stellar @politicoca team for their mentorship & guidance these past 6 months!!
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Sejal Govindarao
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It was an incredible honor to be awarded the American News Women’s Club 2023 scholarship, alongside @SyedahAsghar & @Jane_C_Fusco , and celebrate @DanaBashCNN as the recipient of ANWC’s Excellence in Journalism Award!!
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Another note — Boebert, Luna, Donalds and Burlison all voted against the Antisemitism Awareness Act just hours after their visit to GW's encampment site.
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The GW Hatchet
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Six Republican members of Congress visited the pro-Palestinian encampment in University Yard on Wednesday, calling on D.C. officials to arrest protesters involved in the demonstration
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Sejal Govindarao
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First @politico byline!!!
@politico
POLITICO
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Florida provided far more abortions than California and New York post-Dobbs. Here’s why.
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Sejal Govindarao
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I’m at Freedom Plaza covering the counter-protest to Justice for J6 for the @gwhatchet . Demonstrators are beginning to gather at General Casimir Statue.
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For the first time, @gwhatchet moderated the debate between @GWCollegeDems and @GWRepublicans , @EddieHerzig & I enjoyed moderating and we’re so excited for this ongoing debate partnership! And what a turnout!!! Special thanks to Ezra, Sebastian and our debaters! 📸: @gwhatchet
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Sejal Govindarao
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. @RepRaskin , ranking member of House Oversight, said the clearing of the encampment early this morning caught him by surprise. Also said he was planning to go on the tour of the encampment last week but learned from his staff that @OversightDems were “not invited.” @gwhatchet
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Sejal Govindarao
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“They’ve been out there for 14 days and then all of a sudden just hours before the hearing, then all of a sudden now the encampment is raided and in the middle of the night,” @CoriBush told @gwhatchet .
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Sejal Govindarao
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Today officially marks 2 weeks with POLITICO’s CA team in Sacramento!! Welcoming tips, story ideas and restaurant recs at sgovindarao @politico .com!
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POLITICO Careers
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Please join us in welcoming our new class of #POLITICO and E&E News summer newsroom interns! Many of them will be in the office during POLITICO Days and throughout the summer, so come by and say hello! Check out their bios and team assignments 🔗
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Sejal Govindarao
2 years
Spoke with CA Governor @GavinNewsom after he met with Senators on the Hill today Photo by @frankthorp
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Sejal Govindarao
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Belated @aaja post — it was wonderful meeting more of my @AP colleagues at this year’s convention!!
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NEWS: The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a 200-word summary that abortion advocates used to collect signatures for a ballot measure is valid, clearing the way for voters to decide on the constitutional right to an abortion.
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Sejal Govindarao
2 years
first news byline of 2023!
@gwhatchet
The GW Hatchet
2 years
Student activists with the GW League of United Latin American Citizens and the GW Organization of Latin American Students are fundraising and hosting events to raise awareness about the unrest in Peru
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Sejal Govindarao
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Here at Freedom Plaza covering the Women’s March for Abortion Justice with @zachblackburn23 . Thousands have gathered to protest abortion restrictions.
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Sejal Govindarao
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Exclusive in CA Playbook today on Sen. Butler’s new comms team, which is composed mostly of women of color. Butler said it’s important for Californians to “see themselves in their government and know that our team understands and cares about their concerns.”
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Christopher Cadelago
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. @sejalg_ has butler’s comms team
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Arizona’s Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions is officially repealed today. A breakdown of how the state got here, where current abortion law stands and what’s next —
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The Associated Press
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Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books
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As Speaker Mike Johnson toiled about whether he would risk his leadership position by putting Ukraine aid to a vote of the House, a Texas Republican was working behind the scenes to help tip the scales toward diplomacy. Latest for @TexasTribune
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Sejal Govindarao
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Had the wonderful opportunity to shadow @Abs_NBC at the State Department this past week!
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Sejal Govindarao
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Thank you, @aaja !!!
@aaja
Asian American Journalists Association est. 1981
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#AAJAKudos to our 2024 AAJA scholarship, internship and fellowship recipients! 🎉 We’re so proud of these future leaders and their accomplishments. Learn more about them at . #AAJA #journalism #AAPI
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Sejal Govindarao
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Last time hosting @gwhatchet news pod after a year and a half! Huge thanks to @maxporter04 for being a stellar co-host this year, we’re so excited to pass the torch to @LizzieJensenn !!
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Sejal Govindarao
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Six Republican members of the House of Representatives Oversight Committee visited the pro-Palestinian encampment in University Yard on yesterday. They called on D.C. officials to arrest protesters involved in the demonstration. @gwhatchet
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Sejal Govindarao
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Since the House Oversight Committee announced the hearing last Wednesday, staffers for @OversightDems have spoken with the Mayor’s Office and GW officials, according to a source familiar.
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Jake Sherman
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🚨NEWS — @RepJamesComer says that he has not heard from @MayorBowser as to whether she’ll testify in the oversight hearing about how DC is handling the encampment at @GWtweets “We expect her to be there Wednesday,” he told me.
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Sejal Govindarao
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!!!!!
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Heather Mongilio
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Fellow journalists, if you report on something you first saw in a student publication, please give them the first reported line and link. They deserve the respect we would give any other colleagues.
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Sejal Govindarao
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Hearing canceled
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Rep. James Comer
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🚨Following the Metropolitan Police Department finally clearing out the unlawful encampment on GW’s campus, I am very pleased to announce that the hearing with DC Mayor Bowser has been canceled. @GOPoversight will continue to hold DC officials accountable. Statement below.👇
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Thank you, @aaja !!! So excited to work on this reporting project!
@aaja
Asian American Journalists Association est. 1981
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AAJA is excited to announce the leadership team and cohort selected to participate in the 2023 VOICES program. @gwendolynawu , @jjshong5 , @EmilyBJan and @jovellephoto will lead this year’s cohort in their virtual work and in-person at #AAJA23 in Washington, D.C.
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Sejal Govindarao
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Kevin McCarthy’s ouster from House leadership likely hampers his ability to wield speakership-level dollars for toss-up seats — but California Republicans who represent contentious swing-districts insist they aren’t concerned. More here:
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Sejal Govindarao
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I’m here walking with the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity with @AbbyMae124 and @lauren_sforza covering the procession in response to the desecration of the Torah at TKE’s townhouse for the @gwhatchet . At least 200 students have gathered in support.
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Sejal Govindarao
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A big news day to conclude my first week with @NBCNews Capitol Hill team — as I leave the Capitol after work today, I see thousands across the street demonstrating in protest of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
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@gwhatchet
The GW Hatchet
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Joel Causey, the chair of the Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission, was convicted in 1998 for a sexual offense involving a boy under 16 years old in Jacksonville, Florida between 1995 and 1996, according to Florida court documents
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Sejal Govindarao
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@efilter531 & our culture team killed it this issue!!!
@gracemiller79
Grace
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Issue 25–Including our Student Association Elections Guide and our 2023 Best of Northwest Guide!
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Sejal Govindarao
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In my latest for @politico , State Sen. Aisha Wahab shared her perspective on her most contentious policy fights as a first-year lawmaker. Check it out:
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Sejal Govindarao
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NEWS: The AZ Supreme Court ruled that an informational pamphlet for voters, who will decide in the fall whether to guarantee a constitutional right to an abortion, can refer to an embryo or fetus as an “unborn human being,” siding with GOP lawmakers.
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I’m on Constitution Ave. covering the March for Life protest with @AbbyMae124 and @Lauren_Sforza . Thousands have gathered to advocate for pro-life legislature.
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Sejal Govindarao
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The California Reparations Task Force wrapped their final public meeting today with a 1,000+ page report detailing policy recommendations now set to face the legislature
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POLITICO
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California slavery reparations task force sends final report to uncertain fate in Legislature
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Sejal Govindarao
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Sen. Cornyn when asked if he’s seeking Trump’s endorsement in his bid for GOP leader: “I'm not seeking endorsements from people outside the Senate.”
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Sejal Govindarao
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In 2018, Rep. Colin Allred flipped Texas’ 32nd Congressional District, turning the Dallas-based district into a blue stronghold. Now, as the Democrat vies to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a crowded field of 10 Democrats is lining up to replace him.
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Latest for @gwhatchet
@gwhatchet
The GW Hatchet
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Student Association Treasurer Arya Thakur said if elected vice president, he plans to speak with administrators about bringing football back to GW, which the University discontinued after the 1966 season
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After Kevin McCarthy's ouster, California Republicans in battleground districts have not only lost their patron saint but are also taking tough votes on hardline speaker candidates. My latest reporting —
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Sejal Govindarao
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@zachblackburn23 What a week in Washington.
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Sejal Govindarao
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LaMalfa confirms he’ll be switching to a vote for Jordan on the 2nd ballot. He told me he was always planning to vote for Jordan after the 1st ballot, but wanted to show his loyalty for McCarthy — who he’s considered a friend for 20+ years since their days in the state leg.
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Sejal Govindarao
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@maxporter04 & I branched out from hosting pod to co-by this fact check of the Student Association candidate platforms ahead of elections this week! Read here:
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Sejal Govindarao
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Schiff and Lee have no intention of dropping out of the contentious CA Senate race, regardless of whether Butler decides to run for a full term. “I’m in it to win it,” Schiff told me today.
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Sejal Govindarao
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How an eviction prevention program emerged after the moratorium ended — first byline for @ABC !
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This week, Max & I dove into city leaders’ 2023 agenda to combat crime and gun violence in DC. I spoke to @CMBrookePinto about her work to reform the DC’s Criminal Code, which hasn’t been significantly updated since 1901. Listen to @gwhatchet news pod:
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Vulnerable California House Republicans who joined a party-line vote this week to advance a presidential impeachment probe are hoping their constituents — many of whom voted for Biden in 2020 — will distinguish it from a vote to impeachment Biden.
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MPD Chief Pamela Smith confirmed too, according to the Mayor’s Office.
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Sejal Govindarao
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About 400 students processed through campus Monday in a show of solidarity after news spread about the desecration of a Torah scroll this weekend.
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“I’m glad that none of us are going to be disenfranchised over an error generated by the MVD 20 some-odd years ago,” Arizona voter John Groseclose said.
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I spoke with @votekimnguyen , who is vying to replace incumbent Republican @MichelleSteelCA , discussing her experience balancing her pregnancy with her day job, council responsibilities, and her campaign.
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Sejal Govindarao
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A month ago @gwhatchet podcast did a piece analyzing the impact of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan — we had the privilege of speaking with @DaniDougPost along with @PaulReville and Michael Feuer. As of Friday evening, Dept of Ed launched a beta test of the application.
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Education Department to begin testing student debt relief application
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@gwhatchet
The GW Hatchet
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Check out The Hatchet’s Election Guide for all you need to know about tomorrow’s midterm races:
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Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson spotted sitting next to each other and chatting in the Speaker’s Lobby
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Sejal Govindarao
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Apply!!! 😁
@POLITICOCareers
POLITICO Careers
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The application deadline for our Spring and Summer 2024 Editorial Internships is less than a week away! 🚨October 31st at 5 PM EST🚨 Apply today!
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👏👏👏
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Lauren Sforza
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Some news - I started as a breaking news reporter for @thehill today! I'll be covering all kinds of political and policy news and anything in between. Reach out with any news tips at lsforza @thehill .com
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Donald Trump isn’t debating in Simi Valley tonight — and with his seemingly insurmountable lead in the California, Republicans repping the state support him sitting out.
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Texas Rep. Randy Weber, who has disagreed with the Freedom Caucus’ tactics during the House Speaker election last year, said Caucus Chair Bob Good expelled him after missing some of the group’s weekly meetings.
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Sejal Govindarao
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Incredible piece by @FaithWardwell
@gwhatchet
The GW Hatchet
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GW students who survived the Parkland shooting said they’re looking to honor the victims by continuing to tell their stories as similar mass shootings occur at schools nationwide
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Added he voted 15 times for McCarthy in January and wanted to give him his “16th vote” today. “What’s happened to him is just, I think a crime,” LaMalfa says about McCarthy. “I’ve been very angry about this the last 2 weeks.”
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@Jared_Gans
Jared Gans
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Some news - it's my first week as a breaking news reporter @thehill ! Follow along for stories on a range of political and policy issues. For news tips, reach out to jgans @thehill .com
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Signs read “keep your laws off my body” and “bans off our bodies.” The Texas Trust Respect Access Coalition is currently performing a spoken song saying, “Your fight is my fight.”
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I spoke to a woman, 44, who was attending the March with her daughter and said her entire life abortion has been legal and that “we are backtracking.”
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@thehill
The Hill
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“With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces ‘colorblindness for all’ by legal fiat,” Jackson wrote. “But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.”
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@ebazaileimil @WSJ Amazing amazing!!!!!!
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Several thousand demonstrators are heading toward the Capitol and are planning to end at the Supreme Court.
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@gwhatchet
The GW Hatchet
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More than 3,600 people have signed a petition calling on officials to remove Associate Justice Clarence Thomas from GW Law's faculty
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Trump’s decision aside, Rep. Mike Garcia told me yesterday that he would like to see a real Republican campaign in California to help rebuild the party in the state.
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Sejal Govindarao
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@zachblackburn23 AND in prime time !!!
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At least 50 people have gathered at Freedom Plaza. I just talked to 2 protestors and they said they expect this protest to be non-confrontational.
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McCarthy’s defenestration in Washington leaves beleaguered Republicans in California, whose seats he helped defend, preparing to spend the next 13 months without one of their biggest assets. @lara_korte @dustingardiner @ccadelago
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@jarrodjw9 @hearstcmg @ffldcitizen @connpost So amazing Jarrod!! Can’t wait to read your reporting!!
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@jadendimauro Congrats Jaden!!!🥳
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And Congress passed bipartisan gun legislation today just before they recessed
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