Hi, my name is Jessica Schneider and I hail from the glorious "Tall City" and home of President George W. Bush, Midland, Texas. I am currently in my third year of undergrad at Texas Tech University where I am majoring in Honors Arts and Letters with a minor in Spanish. I plan on graduating in May 2010, and then attending law school.

I started my internship in late August and have almost been here two months now. The staff was very warm and welcoming, and never hesitated to give me advice and pointers, or even just simple directions! A little over four weeks ago I was able to observe the onset of economic crisis in our country and the subsequent legislative action that took place. I have also had the privilege of attending briefings and hearings, being on the cusp of breaking news and legislation.

With the presidential elections coming up soon, this is a very exciting time to be in DC. I look forward to returning to Lubbock with this experience under my belt, and discovering what the future holds in store. Who knows, I may end up back on Capitol Hill someday!