Abby McCloskey, Institute for Family Studies, February 14, 2022

“It’s an honor to be back in Russell. I began my career in this building, on this floor actually, working for Senator Richard Shelby.

Back then, I was an LC (legislative correspondent) for banking issues, which doesn’t really translate to our talk today, except that in responding to thousands of constituent letters, I gained an appreciation for how the policies passed here impact real families. And that, of course, is what we are here to talk about—how many families are working hard, playing by the rules, and yet lack basic protections for them and their loved ones to flourish….”