Jessica Estepa
Bio:
Jessica Estepa started at Roll Call as a summer 2010 intern. Shortly afterward, she was hired as an editorial assistant. She writes features for the Around the Hill section and covers the Library of Congress and the Clerk of the House beats. She also helps with the production of the newspaper and manages Roll Call’s Twitter and Facebook pages.
A native Nevadan, Estepa graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno’s Reynolds School of Journalism. During college, she worked for the Reno Gazette-Journal, Greenspun Media Group, Insight Magazine and The Nevada Sagebrush.
Estepa no longer works for Roll Call.
Stories by Jessica Estepa:
April 19, 2011
For “West Wing” junkies who have been looking to feed their political TV addiction, your prayers have been answered.
April 15, 2011
HOH is glad to know she’s not the only one who still finds the Capitol Visitor Center confusing. We’ve got company in Rep. José Serrano, who found himself lost in the CVC on Thursday night.
April 15, 2011
Three demonstrators, including D.C. shadow Sen. Michael Brown, were arrested Friday near the Hart Senate Office Building for disorderly conduct.
April 14, 2011
President Barack Obama loves sports.
April 13, 2011
For those with tweeters’ block, a new website, That Can Be My Next Tweet, might be the answer. The generator pieces together words and phrases based on a Twitter user’s past tweets ... but often results in a nonsensical sentence.
April 12, 2011
Star Jones may want to be Donald Trump’s apprentice, but don’t expect her to campaign for him if he announces a 2012 presidential bid.
April 7, 2011
After a long day at work, sometimes you just need to wind down. For Rep. Corrine Brown, shopping does the trick.
April 6, 2011
Rep. Gerry Connolly has a sense of humor in his politicking, and he’s not afraid to show it.
April 6, 2011
Senators: They’re just like you and me!
April 4, 2011
What does one have to do to be recognized by Congress upon one’s death?
April 1, 2011
The Capitol Visitor Center hit a major milestone last week when it welcomed its 5 millionth visitor.
March 30, 2011
Teddy Roosevelt, one of four large president mascots at the Washington Nationals games, never wins the Presidents Race. It’s a scene that fans have grown used to, and it’s become the running joke of every home game.
March 29, 2011
With 2.4 million visits annually, the Capitol remains one of the top destinations for out-of-towners.
March 29, 2011
In “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," Mike Daisey masterfully interweaves Apple's history with dark tales of the Chinese factories and workers who built the electronics that so many flock to own.
March 22, 2011
Sen. Lisa Murkowski isn’t quite a cover girl, but that doesn’t matter: She’s still proud of her latest achievement.
March 16, 2011
Capitol Hill’s coffee and food options just got a little broader with the opening this week of Pound the Hill. Also: Ba Bay’s banh mi sandwiches are an exotic hit.
March 15, 2011
The House voted unanimously Monday evening to place a statue of President Gerald Ford in the Statuary Hall collection.
March 15, 2011
Reps. Sam Farr, Mike Honda, Tom Petri and John Garamendi share stories about their time as Peace Corps volunteers in honor of the program's 50th anniversary.
March 14, 2011
Collector John Miley’s library of more than 6,000 sports broadcasting recordings will become a permanent part of the Library of Congress’ archives.
March 9, 2011
The production of “Madama Butterfly” on the Washington National Opera’s stage gives a classical take on Giacomo Puccini’s famous work, remaining true to the composer and his time period.
March 7, 2011
The latest addition to the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Pound, has its soft opening this week. Through Sunday, the shop will serve drinks from 6:30 to 11 a.m.
March 4, 2011
Members are fighting over how to honor Frank Buckles, the last World War I veteran, who recently died at the age of 110.
March 2, 2011
Political corruption, forbidden love and witty banter barely cover what the D.C. theater has to offer this spring. Whether you love William Shakespeare or Apple products, there’s a play for theatergoers of all kinds.
March 1, 2011
Sen. Scott Brown’s new book details his rough childhood and path to healing through basketball and, eventually, Massachusetts politics.
Feb. 18, 2011
The National Museum of Natural History’s exhibit “Orchids: A View From the East” features about 9,000 orchids that will be displayed over a period of three months.
