Partnership for a Secure America Congressional Fellowship Deadline is this Friday!

Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by cloturegirl.

As a follow-up to some of the professional development questions I have answered, I thought I would post this interesting item.  While this fellowship does not have a monetary reward, my sources tell me it is excellent for building contacts and beefing up your resume.

“PSA’s Congressional Fellowship Program is aimed at providing young Congressional [...]

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A Question For Cloture Girl – February 16, 2010

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by clotureclub.

Many of the internships asked for a writing sample, what should you use for the writing sample?
-Writer Woes

Dear Woes,
The general rule for writing samples, provided that a word length is not give…

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Ask Cloture Girl – December 15, 2009

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by clotureclub.

Q: I am thinking about taking a job as a staff assistant on the Hill.
What does an average entry-level staffer make and is it worth it? -On the fence

Q: One of my friends got engaged after 7 months to someone he met on the Hill. Is this too soon? Do you recommend marrying “Hill people”. I’ve heard horror stories.

–Worried in Georgetown

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NYE DC for all the Early Bird Emilys out there

Posted on 14. Nov, 2009 by cloturegirl.

Cloture Girl, I am thinking about coming back to DC for New Years, but not being from here I was wondering what’s considered fun?  Thanks, Early Bird Emily.
Dear Early Bird Emily,
Good question and thank you for reminding me to get on the plan-making.  There will be things going on all around the city.  In fact, [...]

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August Blues and Worried About the “Next ‘94″

Posted on 19. Aug, 2009 by cloturegirl.

Dear Cloture Girl (if that is your real name),
Why is everything so dead in August?!  I am sick of going to the same old bars and seeing them half-empty.  Any thoughts on where everyone is or what to do?
Sincerely,
Bored Ben

Dear Bored Ben,
Ask and you shall receive.  If you are willing to brave the heat and [...]

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Cloture Girl is Back from the Dead, 2nd Column

Posted on 26. Jul, 2009 by cloturegirl.

What are some good bars where I can meet and network with other Capitol Hill staffers? -Happy Hour Happy
Dear Happy,
Some of the best bars to network for if you are working on the Hill are, quite logically, near the House and Senate office buildings.  Below I give a brief rundown of some of the more [...]

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Cloture Girl’s First Column

Posted on 21. May, 2009 by cloturegirl.

CB writes: “First, great website. I have a question about what made you guys start Cloture Club? I’ve meet my girlfriend from one of the events you posted. Thanks guys!”
Answer:
CB, thank you for your support and congrats on the love connection. In answer to your question, as you might have noticed DC in general and [...]

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Ask Cloture Girl

Posted on 14. May, 2009 by clotureclub.

Cloture Club is starting a weekly column “Ask Cloture Girl”. We’re going to be answering our reader’s questions on a weekly basis. Anything regarding life on Capitol Hill. She’s got your answers!

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