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Elahe Izadi

Elahe Izadi
Elahe Izadi writes about Congress and politics for National Journal, having previously covered Congress and K Street for the Influence Alley microsite. Prior to joining National Journal, she wrote and curated DCentric.org, an NPR Project Argo blog at WAMU 88.5 focused on race and class. Elahe was also part of the team behind D.C. local news start-up TBD.com, and covered everything from crime to local government for The Gazette, The Washington Post's chain of community newspapers in Maryland. Elahe graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in print journalism and African-American history. She was born in Washington, D.C., where she currently lives and regularly performs stand-up comedy.
Policy

Feinstein Fumes After Another White House National Security Snub

Senate Intel Committee Chair Dianne Feinstein has had it with White House secrecy -- until next time. By Michael Catalini and Elahe Izadi

  • Michael Catalini and Elahe Izadi, National Journal
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Obama's Watch-and-Wait Iraq Approach Is Working With Congressional Leaders

The president said he won't need Senate and House authority to act on the Iraq crisis, a pill that's easier for Congressional leaders to swallow provided Obama keeps them informed along the way. By Elahe Izadi

  • Elahe Izadi, National Journal
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Immigration Reform Tries For Military Path To Citizenship

Immigration reform opponents shake a finger at letting young illegals enlist their way to citizenship. By Elahe Izadi

  • Elahe Izadi, National Journal
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Here are the Democrats Picked for Benghazi Committee Duty

Pelosi picks Armed Service Committee's Smith and veteran Tammy Duckworth to joust with GOP's Benghazi team. By Elahe Izadi and Sarah Mimms

  • Elahe Izadi and Sarah Mimms, National Journal
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Will Democrats Join the Benghazi Committee?

House Democrats are trying to decide if they'll participate in the soon-to-be-formed Benghazi committee. By Elahe Izadi

  • Elahe Izadi, National Journal
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Senate Votes to Declassify Report on CIA Interrogations

In a closed hearing, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted 11-3 to declassify portions of a CIA report detailing post-9/11 interrogation tactics. By Elahe Izadi

  • Elahe Izadi, National Journal
Policy

Iran Agreement's Unsettled Timetable Adds to Tensions in Congress

Many lawmakers want to hold Iran accountable, but are clashing with the Obama administration on policy. By Stacy Kaper and Elahe Izadi

  • Stacy Kaper and Elahe Izadi, National Journal