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New Grand Forks legislators Claire Cory and Zachary Ista adjust to life in Bismarck
Claire Cory and Zachary Ista both came into politics through uncommon paths. Now that they re at the Capitol, they re conducting their first session amid another unique circumstance – a national pandemic. 7:00 am, Jan. 30, 2021 ×
Rep. Zachary Ista is representing Grand Forks District 43. He was appointed to the position in 2020 following the resignation of former Rep. Matt Eidson. (Sydney Mook/Grand Forks Herald)
BISMARCK – New Grand Forks state lawmakers Zachary Ista and Claire Cory are one month into their first legislative session after both entered politics via unusual circumstances.
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Thompson Hine Adds Partner Jessica Haire to Government Contracts and Construction Practices
January 29, 2021 GMT
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) Jan 29, 2021
Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that Jessica Haire has joined the firm as a partner in its Government Contracts and Construction practices in Washington, D.C.
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As a lawyer and civil engineer, Haire’s significant on-site project and design experience brings an in-depth level of perspective to her legal advice. Her focus on construction-related government contracts integrates well with Thompson Hine’s construction practice, complementing the firm’s existing capabilities, adding depth and providing an excellent government contracts resource for its construction clients.
All equipped with law degrees, the nine managers include Democrats who served as notable characters in Trumps first impeachment trial and some who have spoken out forcefully against Trump in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for national intelligence director Avril Haines speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate intelligence committee. (Joe Raedle/Pool via AP)
Avril Haines, the director of National Intelligence, says the DNI must work in a way that is ethical, is wise, is lawful and effective. What does her work supporting the Obama administration s drone program say about what she thinks is ethical and effective?
Guests
Rita Siemion, director of National Security Advocacy at Human Rights First. She teaches courses on targeted killing, covert action and the law of armed conflict at Georgetown University Law Center and American University Washington College of Law. (@ritasiemion)