Natalie Alms

Government and Policy Reporter

Natalie covers government and policy for The Washington Sun.

Natalie previously worked for nearly 6 years at Nextgov, where she reported on how federal agencies use technology and frequently broke news about the Social Security Administration, IRS and other agencies. She especially enjoys reporting on the social safety net and how the government’s policies affect Americans.

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