10 Questions
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?
His daughter's cerebral palsy
What specific health problems did Cindy observe in Bangladesh that surprised her?
Blindness, bone deformities, goiter, diarrhea, and stunting among children
What is Golden Rice?
Transgenic rice with a beta-carotene gene added from another plant species
Which organization's activities related to GMOs did Cindy investigate for potential international market benefits?
USDA Agricultural Research Service
What does Rep. Carl Pomerantz specialize in?
Agricultural insurance
In which state is Rep. Carl Pomerantz a popular urban Democrat in a conservative Republican agricultural state?
Washington, DC
Who is Rep. Carl Pomerantz's executive assistant that Cindy was impressed by?
Campbell Hurst
Join Cindy Stacey, a Peace Corps volunteer teaching English in Bangladesh, as she navigates life in Washington, DC and interacts with Rep. Carl Pomerantz's team. Learn about her experiences and challenges in this engaging story.
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