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Ben L.
Peterson

DC DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF/DEFENSE & FOREIG — Office of Representative Betty Mccollum

Works forDBetty Mccollum · Democratic · Minnesota 4th District

Deputy Chief of Staff and Defense and Foreign Policy Director for U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), serving on the House Appropriations Committee. Peterson has worked in the Office of Rep. McCollum for over 15 years, starting as an intern in summer 2007 and progressing through roles as staff assistant and scheduler before becoming Legislative Director. He leads the office's defense and appropriations portfolio and is recognized for his expertise in defense spending legislation.