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By Josh Turney, Rich Selinger and Jared Brown The class of 2020 took the metro for one last trip into Washington DC for their final day in town to visit with legislators on the Hill.  After removing their belts for security one last time the group had the opportunity to meet and visit with ...
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By Heather Spray, Andy Wold, and Ellen Kamps As the sun rose over the Washington Monument, the IALF Class of 2020 boarded the D.C. Metro and departed for the Politico Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.  Greeted by Senior Editor Bob Hillman, the class toured the newsroom to expand their ...
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By Mike Schweitzer, Jill Johnson, and Blair Bruns Today the 13th of March the class of 2020 had the distinguished honor to witness an act of gratitude that is not often witnessed.   The distinguished presider of our organization was recognized for his service with an honor from the ...
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By Joe Camp, Jason Czapka, and Drew Hesker A light breakfast at the hotel followed the hearty jambalaya dinner provided to by special guests Gary and Ann Baise in their Virginia home. Monday morning’s seminar started strong with a riveting presentation about the World Bank’s mission of ending ...
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By: Jack Powers and Blake Lanphier On Sunday, March 10, 2019, the Illinois Agriculture Leadership Class of 2020 started their National Ag Policy Seminar in Washington D.C. Half of the group left from O’Hare International Airport and the other half departed out of St. Louis International ...
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