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Caught Our Eye

Rep. Schwartz's staff jumps ship

Posted by Nate Hoffman on Nov. 19, 2014

Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Pa.) is not the only one in her office currently looking for a new job - her legislative staffers are as well.

One such aide, Emily Haas, has landed on her feet in a government affairs position. She recently joined Celgene Corp. as a coordinator of federal government relations. Her former boss lost the Democratic primary in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race in May to the eventual winner, Gov.-Elect Tom Wolf. 

The Summit, N.J.-based pharmaceutical manufacturer has lobbied Congress on multiple issues, including the MODDERN Cures Act of 2013, which was co-sponsored by Schwartz. No action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.

Haas had been with the Philadelphia congresswoman for the past three years. She started as a district staff assistant before transferring to the Democrat's Washington office. Haas climbed the ranks to become a legislative aide, with an issue portfolio that included government operations and women's issues. She graduated Temple University with a degree in history and political science.