 Tia Albright is a journalism graduate student in Boston University’s College of Communication. She will graduate with a M.S. in Journalism in January 2007. This semester Albright will be interning at DC Style Magazine, and working as a Washington correspondent for The New Britain Herald. Albright has previous journalism experience as an intern for Lake Mary Life Magazine and Teen Voices Magazine. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2005 with a B.S. in Journalism and an outside concentration in Business Administration.
Albright was raised in Longwood, Fla., and is an avid supporter of the University of Florida’s 2006 NCAA National Championship basketball team and the football program. She hopes to pursue a career in magazine journalism.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 – Democrats hit the midterm election campaign trail this year promising to repeal a ban on the government’s negotiating with manufacturers for lower prescription drug prices. But as the January shift of power nears, the new majority must prepare to face some hurdles.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 – Participants at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree Thursday praised the historically themed ornaments donated by the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford.
Murphy and Courtney Vote for Murtha
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 – Connecticut’s incoming Democratic representatives voiced their support Thursday for newly elected House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), even though both said they voted for John Murtha (D-Pa.).
Murphy Reflects on Election
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15– Connecticut’s competitive House and Senate races made headlines across the nation, and now that the voters have spoken the 33-year-old winner of the 5th District congressional race is reflecting on the results.
New Bill to Extend Special Inspector General
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 – The Senate voted Tuesday to continue the work of the agency that acts as watchdog on the billions of dollars being spent for the reconstruction of Iraq.
Dodd into High-Level Chairmanship
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 – The incoming Democratic chairman of the Senate Banking, House and Urban Affairs Committee vowed Tuesday to work across party lines to make effective decisions.
Dodd Welcomes Murphy to Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 – Sen. Christopher Dodd joined fellow Democratic members of the Connecticut delegation on Tuesday to introduce Reps.-elect Christopher Murphy (D-5th) and Joe Courtney (D-2nd) to Washington.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 – Aviation, beginning with the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk in 1903, is considered one of the greatest technological advances in human history. Now, a Smithsonian photographer is taking it to a new level.
Connecticut Congress Members Ranked by Veterans Group
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 – A non-partisan advocacy organization representing American veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan praised Connecticut’s senators last week for their continued support of the military, but said Republican Rep. Nancy Johnson has some work to do.
$1.4 Million Given to New Britain for Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24– New Britain will receive $1.4 million in federal funds to help promote child development and increase educational initiative for low-income children.
Money and Issues Affecting District 5 Race
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 – In Connecticut’s 5th District, 12-term Republican Rep. Nancy Johnson has raised three times as much money as her Democratic opponent, Christopher Murphy, but the race is considered one of the most competitive in the nation.
Connecticut Fares Well on Environmental Scorecard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 –The League of Conservation Voters praised Connecticut’s congressional delegation Wednesday for their understanding and concern for environmental issues.
$2.9 Million for Connecticut High School Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 – Students at New Britain High School are attending the school with the highest student-to-teacher ratio in Connecticut and one of the lowest graduation rates. But help, in the way of federal funds, is on the way.
Connecticut Colleges Failing in Affordability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 – Connecticut may be the richest state in the nation, but over the past decade its colleges have become less affordable, particularly for low-income families, according to a report by an independent higher education advocacy group.
$500,000 Given to Connecticut to Aid Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 – Connecticut will receive $500,000 in federal funds to help workers get back on their feet after losing their jobs for trade-related reasons.
Artificial Pancreas Could Improve Diabetes Patients Lives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 – At 6-foot-11, Chris Dudley appears strong as he towers over others in a Senate conference room, but the former Portland Trailblazers’ center has struggled with diabetes.
Medicare Donut Hole in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 – In Connecticut as many as 90 percent of residents enrolled in Medicare Part D drug plans are at risk of falling into the “doughnut hole,” a gap in their prescription drug coverage, according to a report last week by Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Cancer Ambassadors Come to the Hill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 – Cancer survivors and other advocates from Connecticut and elsewhere around the country came to Capitol Hill Wednesday to lobby for cancer research funding.
Johnson Votes for Earmark Reform
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly last Thursday to force members to reveal themselves when using the targeted spending practice known as earmarking. Connecticut Rep. Nancy Johnson, a Republican, joined House Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, and other legislators in passing the new internal rule by voice vote.
Dodd Supports Block of Secret Holds
WASHINGTON – Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd joined three other senators, including Rules and Administration Committee Chairman Trent Lott, R-Miss., Thursday in urging final approval of an amendment the Senate passed in March that would put an end to the practice of secret “holds” on legislation.
$6 Million Given to Connecticut for Energy Costs
WASHINGTON – Connecticut received an early release of $6 million in federal funds to alleviate the rising cost of heating oil and to keep the state’s low-income residents warm through the upcoming winter.
Commission on Art Unveils Connecticut Compromise
WASHINGTON – A new mural debuted Tuesday in the U.S. Capitol honoring the two constitutional convention delegates from Connecticut who came up with the compromise credited with saving the Constitution.
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