Politics
Congressional Staff Continues to Evolve
Carrie Hughes and Raymond O’Mara have taken on new roles in key committees. Hughes now serves as the health and human services director for the House Education and the Workforce Committee, while O’Mara is the top policy staffer for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
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The Hill
Carrie Hughes knows she is somewhat of a rarity on Capitol Hill. Her first job as a congressional aide was in the office of Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.). Eighteen years later, he’s the only member she has worked for. Hughes started in Scott’s personal office and now serves as the director of Health a
2026-09-15 10:01 UTC
The Hill
Few Capitol Hill staffers can match Raymond O’Mara and say they’ve worked at the leadership level in the Senate and the House, and even fewer can say they have worked in Congress from as many vantage points as he has. O’Mara now serves as the top policy staffer for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Sch
2026-09-15 10:01 UTC