Sarah Hay

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Sarah Hay

Policy Analyst


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Email: Sarah Hay

Sarah Hay is a policy analyst at the GW Regulatory Studies Center. Her research interests include public participation and equity in the regulatory process and systems of government. She is also studying the Congressional Review Act.

Prior to joining the Center, Sarah worked at GW’s Division of Development & Alumni Relations. In her spare time, she is pursuing her MPP at GW.


Care to Comment? Topics Discussed in Revised Circular A4 Public Comments

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