Abigail Spanberger’s work in Congress is influenced by her background as a former CIA operative, which she said entailed asking lots of questions and gathering information to help policymakers make decisions. Her areas of focus in Congress include improving broadband internet service, making workforce training more affordable and accessible, and lowering prescription drug prices. Spanberger spent eight years in clandestine service in counterterrorism and counternarcotics work before returning to Virginia and taking a job with EAB–Royall & Co., which specializes in higher education enrollment and retention services.

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