Final Reflection
Originally, I had not expected to intern again within Congresswoman Rice’s office this summer, as I sought to diversify my
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Path Goal Theory & Motivating Interns
There’s a learning curve with every job, including learning how to master doing the ‘small things.’ From my experiences in
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Last Thursday, Rachel (my supervisor) and the legislative correspondent (LC) David (my supervisor last year before he got promoted) left
Read MoreChanges to Partisan Floor Procedure
The D.C. office out of session is a completely different atmosphere than when Congress is in session. During August recess,
Read MoreTrust and Expansion of Opportunities
To me, the atmosphere during session is electrifying; I’ve sought to immerse myself in floor procedure and to follow pending
Read MoreMismatched Leader Prototypes and Conversations on Gender
Over a week ago, I attended a talk by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and listened to advice she gave on
Read MoreDecentralized Central Decision Making: the Structure of a Legislative Office
The leader/follower relations in the House of Representatives consist of complex motivations. While Members of Congress lead their Washington and
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