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Author: Annie White

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An American in Paris: At Risk for Scurvy

September 19, 2011August 10, 2014 - by Annie White - 1 Comment

In my limited experience, Americans’ opinions of France and the French tend to fall into two categories. Either France and French culture are regarded as golden beacons of civilization, to …

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The Roadblocks to an Effective American Transportation Policy

September 19, 2011September 19, 2011 - by Annie White - 4 Comments.

Last week, as President Obama began to wrangle support for his jobs bill, Congress quietly passed an extension to the Federal transportation and Federal Aviation Administration bills, averting potential shut …

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An American in Paris: Behind the Language Barrier

September 12, 2011August 10, 2014 - by Annie White - 1 Comment

I wasn’t overly concerned about the language barrier when I first arrived in Paris. I was fluent in French at the age of three (a fluency which I later deliberately …

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An American in Paris: In London

September 5, 2011August 10, 2014 - by Annie White - Leave a Comment

A week ago, I began a slow trek from the Midwestern suburb I call home to the Parisian dorm room I will call home for the next semester. Five planes, …

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Speaking Too Soon: Victory for Libyan Rebels

September 1, 2011August 31, 2011 - by Annie White - Leave a Comment

Rebel forces took control of Tripoli, the Libyan capital, this week after heavy fighting, and are now being recognized by many as the seat of power for Libya’s government. What remains to be seen is how long it will take for Rebels to gain enough stability to begin forming a true government, and what that government will look like.

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Foxy Congressperson of the Week: Rep. Mike Grimm

August 2, 2011August 2, 2011 - by Annie White - Leave a Comment

Before I move on to my usual hard-hitting profile of one of the nations most attractive congresspeople, it is my sad duty to inform you that this will be the …

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Foxy Congressperson of the Week: Rep. Kristi Noem

July 25, 2011July 25, 2011 - by Annie White - 2 Comments.

This week, South Dakota made a challenge to Illinois for state with the greatest number of Foxy Congresspeople. Previously, Illinois’ two winners had easily held the top spot, but this …

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Foxy Congressperson of the Week: Senator Scott Brown

July 19, 2011July 18, 2011 - by Annie White - 1 Comment

Those of you who were in Boston during the winter of 2010 (when Scott Brown was elected to Ted Kennedy’s old Senate seat) will not be surprised to see Brown …

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Time for Politicians to Put Away Childish Things

July 12, 2011July 12, 2011 - by Annie White - 1 Comment

This morning my Metro ride to work was made more unpleasant than usual by the fact that I was forced to contend not only with a bunch of tired  sweaty …

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Foxy Congressperson of the Week: Representative Marsha Blackburn

July 11, 2011July 11, 2011 - by Annie White - 1 Comment

This week, as I began my usual process of casting about for Congresspeople who can pass as attractive when seen from afar, I was saved from the trouble by one …

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Foxy Congressperson of the Week: Senator John Thune

July 6, 2011July 5, 2011 - by Annie White - 1 Comment

This week represents Foxy Congressperson of the Week’s first foray into the Senate, with Senator John Thune of South Dakota. Close readers of the Foxy Congressperson series will observe that …

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Foxy Congressperson of the Week: Rep. Adam Kinzinger

June 27, 2011July 3, 2011 - by Annie White - 2 Comments.

This week’s Foxy Congressperson is brought to you by a helpful commenter, who asked me when Adam Kinzinger was going to be receiving this honor. I was grateful for the …

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