Elissa Slotkin

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/elissa-slotkin

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1. When was Elissa Slotkin born?July 10, 1976
2. Where was Elissa Slotkin born?New York City, New York
3. Who is Elissa Slotkin?Elissa Slotkin is a U.S. Senator from Michigan. She used to work for the CIA and the Department of Defense.
4. What did Elissa Slotkin do before she became a senator?She was a CIA intelligence analyst, then worked for the Department of Defense and became acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs.

Intelligence Analyst: A professional who analyzes information from various sources to assess threats, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making for national security.
Department of Defense: The executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the military and armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
U.S. House of Representatives: One of the two legislative bodies of the U.S. Congress, where representation is based on each state's population, with members serving two-year terms.
U.S. Senate: The other legislative body of the U.S. Congress, composed of two senators from each state, serving six-year terms, providing a more deliberative and statewide perspective.