Washington can sometimes feel like a distant and confusing place. My goal is to help readers understand how decisions made by Congress could affect their lives. I’m also interested in how those in support roles, such as Capitol Police officers, custodial workers and legislative aides navigate an often challenging and politically charged workplace.
I previously wrote about California government and state employees for The Sacramento Bee. I’ve also covered business for The Seattle Times and breaking news for both The Star Tribune in Minneapolis and The Des Moines Register.
I graduated from Duke University, where I studied public policy, journalism and environmental science. I grew up in Des Moines, as the daughter of two journalists.
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Even as they praise the president’s unilateral actions to slash federal spending, G.O.P. lawmakers have quietly moved to seek carve outs or exemptions for their own constituents.
By Maya C. Miller and Catie Edmondson
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By Maya C. Miller
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By Maya C. Miller
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By Maya C. Miller
Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his footsteps.
By Maya C. Miller
Lawmakers repeatedly added flights despite fears of delays and accidents.
By David A. Fahrenthold, Karoun Demirjian, Christine Chung and Kate Kelly
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By Campbell Robertson, Erica L. Green, Maya C. Miller and Madeleine Ngo
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