Peace Corps Volunteer in Washington DC
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Who introduced Cindy Stacey to the job in Washington, DC?

A friend at the U.S. embassy

What was Cindy Stacey's first assignment from Rep. Carl Pomerantz?

To draft a review of the needs and opportunities in agricultural research with relevance to international markets

What specific issue was Cindy asked to look into as part of her work on the new House agriculture bill?

Issues surrounding 'hidden hunger,' micronutrient malnutrition

What connection did Cindy suspect between Rep. Carl Pomerantz's interest in agricultural research and his daughter?

<p>His daughter's cerebral palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific health problems did Cindy observe in Bangladesh that surprised her?

<p>Blindness, bone deformities, goiter, diarrhea, and stunting among children</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Golden Rice?

<p>Transgenic rice with a beta-carotene gene added from another plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's activities related to GMOs did Cindy investigate for potential international market benefits?

<p>USDA Agricultural Research Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Rep. Carl Pomerantz specialize in?

<p>Agricultural insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state is Rep. Carl Pomerantz a popular urban Democrat in a conservative Republican agricultural state?

<p>Washington, DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Rep. Carl Pomerantz's executive assistant that Cindy was impressed by?

<p>Campbell Hurst</p> Signup and view all the answers

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