{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://scalise.house.gov/press-release/nicole-gustafson-lead-whip-office-conservative-coalitions-outreach", "Nicole Gustafson to Lead Whip Office Conservative Coalitions Outreach", "2014-09-17", "2014", "2014-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Steve Scalise", "S001176", "scalise.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) has tapped Legislative Counsel Nicole Gustafson to spearhead the office\u2019s conservative coalitions outreach.\n\u201cNicole is committed to advancing the conservative principles that make America great,\u201d Scalise said. \u201cI look forward to working with Nicole to build lasting partnerships with organizations that share our conservative values to help develop and pass bold conservative solutions for American families as we work to move our country forward.\u201d\nGustafson\u2019s announcement was praised by prominent conservative organizations.\n\u201cNicole Gustafson has been a strategic voice for conservatives in her many roles on Capitol Hill,\u201d said Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council.\u00a0\u201cHer tireless advocacy for policy solutions that reflect conservative beliefs on social, fiscal and national defense policy underscores her commitment to conservatism.\u00a0Nicole is a friend to all of those who love and cherish faith, family and freedom.\u00a0We at Family Research Council look forward to continuing to work with her and Majority Whip Scalise to advance policies that benefit the American family.\u201d\u00a0\n\u201cNicole Gustafson is a talented coalitions builder who has worked tirelessly with the SBA List throughout the years to advance commonsense legislation that saves unborn children and protects mothers,\u201d said Hon. Marilyn Musgrave, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Susan B. Anthony List. \u201cWe look forward to continue working with Nicole and Majority Whip Scalise to pass laws that save lives.\u201d\n\u201cWe are so glad to hear that Nicole Gustafson will be working in the House leadership to build bridges and coordinate with pro-life groups,\u201d said Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO for Americans United for Life. \u201cWe are really looking forward to working with Nicole toward building an America where every person is welcomed in life and protected in law.\u201d\n\"Nicole Gustafson is a veteran of many pro-life legislative battles, and we hold her in\u00a0the highest regard,\u201d said Douglas Johnson, Legislative Director for National Right to Life Committee. \u201cNational Right to Life looks forward to collaborating with Majority Whip Scalise, Nicole, and the entire leadership team, to continue to advance pro-life public policy goals.\"\n\u201cNicole is a fighter with a good strategic mind,\u201d said Ed Corrigan, of the Heritage Foundation.\u00a0\u201cShe is well respected in the Conservative Movement and will be a vital asset to the Whip team advancing our principles.\u201d\nNicole joined the Office of the Majority Whip after working for former Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) as Chief Counsel.\u00a0Prior to working in House leadership, Nicole served as Policy Director for Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and previously with the Senate Judiciary Committee as Counsel to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). She began her career on Capitol Hill as Legislative Counsel to Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) before joining the Pro-Life Caucus.\u00a0Nicole is a graduate of William Penn University and she received her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://scalise.house.gov/press-release/nicole-gustafson-lead-whip-office-conservative-coalitions-outreach"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4112968929111958, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}