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How did Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a protege of Reagan, become 'Putin's favorite congressman'?
Los Angeles Times March 15, 2017
Jolted by Trump, Orange County Democrats see a shot at victory on GOP turf
Los Angeles Times May 18, 2017
Darrell Issa was Obama's toughest critic. Here's why he's suddenly sounding like a moderate
Los Angeles Times July 17, 2017
East Coast Republicans pushed back against Trump's tax plan. Why didn't California's GOP?
Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2017
Past favorites
Families, U.S. face off over graveyard fence Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 24, 2015
Hope GI killed in ’68 laid to rest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 15, 2015
The article ran with a full page of color photos I took at the funeral.
Pryor, Boozman say politics aside, they are good friends Arkansas Democrat-Gazette July 27, 2014
This story was picked up by the Associated Press and appeared in several national news outlets
Cops: Imitation pot as bad as the real thing The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2010
This story ran on the AP national wire and made its way to Taiwan. Soon after this story was published states began banning this synthetic cannabinoid.
Warm welcome for party stalwart Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2008
I was the only Washington, D.C. intern asked to return to help the Los Angeles Times cover the 2008 Democratic Convention. There were questions whether Sen. Kennedy would be cleared by his doctors to speak at the convention. I spent the day convincing his family, friends and long-time staff to speak with me about what would be his last convention speech.
Candidate in 4th District owes state 10 years of taxes Arkansas Democrat-Gazette April 29, 2012
Before the 2012 Democratic primary I discovered that a candidate for Arkansas' 4th Congressional District had outstanding tax liens going back a decade. A similar series of articles during the 2010 governor's race found the Republican candidate had not paid personal, business or property taxes. The 2010 article won two awards and can be found here.
How did Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a protege of Reagan, become 'Putin's favorite congressman'?
Los Angeles Times March 15, 2017
Jolted by Trump, Orange County Democrats see a shot at victory on GOP turf
Los Angeles Times May 18, 2017
Darrell Issa was Obama's toughest critic. Here's why he's suddenly sounding like a moderate
Los Angeles Times July 17, 2017
East Coast Republicans pushed back against Trump's tax plan. Why didn't California's GOP?
Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2017
Past favorites
Families, U.S. face off over graveyard fence Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 24, 2015
Hope GI killed in ’68 laid to rest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 15, 2015
The article ran with a full page of color photos I took at the funeral.
Pryor, Boozman say politics aside, they are good friends Arkansas Democrat-Gazette July 27, 2014
This story was picked up by the Associated Press and appeared in several national news outlets
Cops: Imitation pot as bad as the real thing The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2010
This story ran on the AP national wire and made its way to Taiwan. Soon after this story was published states began banning this synthetic cannabinoid.
Warm welcome for party stalwart Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2008
I was the only Washington, D.C. intern asked to return to help the Los Angeles Times cover the 2008 Democratic Convention. There were questions whether Sen. Kennedy would be cleared by his doctors to speak at the convention. I spent the day convincing his family, friends and long-time staff to speak with me about what would be his last convention speech.
Candidate in 4th District owes state 10 years of taxes Arkansas Democrat-Gazette April 29, 2012
Before the 2012 Democratic primary I discovered that a candidate for Arkansas' 4th Congressional District had outstanding tax liens going back a decade. A similar series of articles during the 2010 governor's race found the Republican candidate had not paid personal, business or property taxes. The 2010 article won two awards and can be found here.
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