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Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Feb. 10, 2020 A Democratic aide is placing his bets on the casino industry. RaShawn Mitchell is now senior director of government relations at the American Gambling Association, a trade group that disclosed $1.9 million on federal lobbying last year. He was most recently deputy chief of staff to Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-S.C.). Before joining Cunningham's office a year ago, Mitchell zig zagged between the private and public sectors. He's held positions with the National Wildlife Federation, U.S. Department of Energy, Natural Resources Defense Council, Office of Management and Budget, NASA and former Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.). Some people and organizations who "caught our eye" last week: Hill Departures - Ken Farnaso
(now Deputy Press Secretary at Donald J. Trump for President), formerly Press Secretary to Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) - Sean Riley, formerly Chief Counsel/Legislative Director to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI)
(now Attorney at White House Office of Legislative Affairs) - Candace Johnson, formerly Scheduler to Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
(now Special Assistant to the Senior Director of Hall Management at 2020 Democratic National Convention)
Hill Moves and Promotions - Molly Carpenter, now Legislative Director for Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID)
(formerly Military Legislative Assistant) - Gloria Nlewedim, now Digital Director for House Appropriations Committee
(formerly Press Secretary to Rep. David Price (D-NC)) - Meagan Foster, now Legislative Director for Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT)
(formerly Senior Policy Adviser to Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM))
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