Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s it like to start your job as a congresswoman amid a government shutdown?

Part of the federal government is shuttered, but the new class of lawmakers will be sworn in Thursday. Among them are California Democrats Katie Hill from Northern LA County, and Katie Porter from Orange County. Both flipped Republican House seats.

By Madeleine Brand • Jan 2, 2019 • 47m Listen

Part of the federal government is shuttered, but the new class of lawmakers will be sworn in Thursday. Among them are California Democrats Katie Hill from Northern LA County, and Katie Porter from Orange County. Both flipped Republican House seats. KCRW’s Michell Eloy is in DC following their progress this week.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s it like to start your job as a congresswoman amid a government shutdown?

Part of the federal government is shuttered, but the new class of lawmakers will be sworn in Thursday. Among them are California Democrats Katie Hill from Northern LA County, and Katie Porter from Orange County. Both flipped Republican House seats.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s it like to start your job as a congresswoman amid a government shutdown?

Part of the federal government is shuttered, but the new class of lawmakers will be sworn in Thursday. Among them are California Democrats Katie Hill from Northern LA County, and Katie Porter from Orange County. Both flipped Republican House seats.

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