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Haley Shoemaker

Haley Shoemaker grew up in Santa Cruz, California.  She attended high school at Aptos High and Victoria High School on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.  She then received her California High School Proficiency diploma and went on to receive and Associative Arts degree in English Literature from Cabrillo College.  At the age of eighteen she began attending University of California, Los Angeles, and two years later received a degree in English with a focus on American Literature and Culture.  She also studied art and literature at the University of Cambridge.  This summer she worked at The Santa Monica Mirror and at Los Angeles Museum of Art.  She was also an active volunteer at the Getty Museum.  Haley is currently interning at DC magazine and hopes to learn as much as possible about Washington, D.C. and journalism while she attends Boston University’s Washington Journalism Program.

STORIES WRITTEN:

Organizations help Portuguese immigrants adjust to U.S. life

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 —People who emigrate to the United States face social, cultural and, often, language barriers. Unaware of their rights, the new arrivals frequently need help in getting their children incorporated into the school system and may find it difficult to become involved in the local community.  

Following Frank’s Money

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 – Health care and climate change may be among the major issues before Congress. But with his approaching reelection bid, the financial sector is a high priority for Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass.  

As chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Frank plays a key role in legislation that regulates the financial services and banking industry. As of Sept. 30, Frank’s 2010 reelection campaign had received more than $200,000 from individuals and political action committees associated with the financial industry—insurance, securities and investment companies—according to OpenSecrets.org, the Web site of the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan organization that tracks money and politics.

Pet store regulations: A growing trend                        

WASHINGTON—Everyone loves puppies, but not everyone knows where his or her own puppy comes from or how the animal was treated before it was sold. Now, federal and state lawmakers are paying attention to the problem.

Capitol Hill takes H1N1 precautionary measures

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22--Many workplaces, including offices on Capitol Hill, are taking precautionary measures in the hopes of preventing H1N1 flu outbreaks.

New Hampshire students’ art works honored in Capitol

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 —A busy underground hallway tunnel that connects the Capitol  with the House office buildings is also an art gallery for work by about 400 high school students from across the country, including two from New Hampshire.  

A traveler’s guide to visiting the Capitol

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 – People from all over the world are drawn to Capitol Hill to learn about America’s history, to see great art, to launch or advance their careers or to catch a glimpse of some of the nation’s most influential people. The range and abundance of activities for people of all ages, interests and tastes makes the Hill a must-see place for many visitors to the capital city.