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Before They Were Lawmakers: Unique Careers of Some Senators and Representatives

By D.A. Banks
Posted July 12, 2018 at 4:21pm

By D.A. Banks

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Most lawmakers serving on Capitol Hill had previous careers in state or regional government, law, business or education. But what about the outliers? Undercover Capitol explains some of the more unique backgrounds of current sitting members.

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