Marcus Towns: Member services director, House Appropriations Committee Republicans

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Advancing any legislation with a slim Republican majority is a challenge, but navigating the variety of GOP viewpoints while trying to advance appropriations bills adds a new layer of difficulty. 

For Marcus Towns, the member services director for the House Appropriations Committee, it helps to be a people person. 

“It’s a very personality-driven job,” Towns said. “My main focus is getting things out of committee and working with our staff to do that.” 

Towns ensures members’ opinions are heard and........

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