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Mikulski staffer heads for defense giant

Posted by LegiStorm on June 2, 2016

A legislative assistant to Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) has left Capitol Hill for defense contractor Harris Corp.

Kelley Powell managed a portfolio of various defense policy and appropriations issues for the senior senator. Her new title is manager of government relations for Harris, the communications company and defense contractor. Harris is the maker of controversial wireless surveillance technology, including the StingRay, which has been the subject of multiple court battles in the past few years over the legality and warrant requirements governing its use.

Powell held a variety of positions in the senator's office including legislative correspondent, since her start as an intern for Mikulski in 2008. Prior to joining Mikulski's office, Kelley worked for the Obama campaign. In 2008, she was deputy field organizer for West Philadelphia and St. Joseph's University, where she graduated in 2011. Powell is now pursuing a law degree from Catholic University.