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We are pleased to welcome Rebecca to our growing team in the nations Capital, said Brian Ballard, president
of Ballard Partners. From negotiating billion-dollar budget bills in the Senate to advancing Congressional
legislative priorities for the largest Eastern freight railroad, Rebeccas extensive expertise in both the public and
private sector ensure our diverse client portfolio will continue to receive the best guidance and advocacy for
their issues.
Ballard Partners welcomes Benn from her position as director of federal affairs for CSX Transportation. During
her five-year tenure, she directed all government relations initiatives impacting automation, safety,
environmental regulation and security while overseeing federal constituent relations for seven states.
Previously, the seasoned policy strategist guided the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations as a
professional staff member for the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies as well as the
Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies. In both
positions, Benn served as the lead Republican negotiator for bicameral and bipartisan billion-dollar federal
appropriations bills, in addition to drafting legislative materials and analyzing budget requests.
Benn launched her career in the office of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran as a legislative assistant. She holds a
Bachelor of Arts in English from Dartmouth College.
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