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Alex Lazar’s Biography

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Originally from Minnesota, I came to Washington, D.C. to study international affairs at George Washington University. I decided to pursue a career in political journalism my senior year, and have since then interned at CBS News, The Hill, ABC News, Congressional Quarterly, and The Huffington Post. Currently on the hunt for a new experience in the same field. Only a (very) small sample of article links are on here, will redirect you to website where you can see more soon!

Alex Lazar’s Journalist Portfolio

In some Senate races, little mention of Obama, Romney

In some Senate races, little mention of Obama, Romney

Richard Carmona is the Democrat running in Arizona's Senate race against Republican Rep. Jeff Flake, but don'…

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Democratic lawmaker, with NRA in his backyard, talks tough on gun control

Democratic lawmaker, with NRA in his backyard, talks tough on gun control

A Democratic congressman whose suburban district includes the headquarters of the National Rifle Association …

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New Hampshire Republican Wants His Old Senate Seat Back, Despite Skeptics

New Hampshire Republican Wants His Old Senate Seat Back, Despite Skeptics

Former Sen. Bob Smith, R-N.H. (Tom Williams/Roll Call/Getty Images) Bob Smith, who served two terms as a U.S.…

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Seniority Keeps Seats Safe for Democrats in Vermont

Seniority Keeps Seats Safe for Democrats in Vermont

Both Leahy, right, and Sanders are expected to be re-elected if they choose to run again. For such a small st…

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Michigan Dems File Complaints Regarding GOP Contender's Campaign Contributions

Michigan Dems File Complaints Regarding GOP Contender's Campaign Contributions

Posted: The Michigan Democratic Party filed complaints with the Federal Election Commission and the State of …

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Open for (‘Low-Risk’) Business: Reforms to Australia’s Foreign Direct Investment Regime Announced

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By Alex Lazar, Chris Clarke, Shane Barber
| Bird & Bird Podcasts
The Australian Government has announced its most significant package of foreign investment reforms in years, promising faster approvals, reduced regulatory burden, and greater flexibility for investors. Alongside this comes new oversight powers that demand careful attention. Our Bird & Bird team breaks down what the changes mean for foreign investors. Read on for our full analysis of the reforms and what they mean for your investments in Australia.
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Australia’s New Merger Control Regime: a Transition Roadmap

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By Chris Clarke, Dylan McGirr, Aaron Chan, Alex Lazar, Matthew Bovaird, Thomas Jones Verified
| Lexology Verified
In previous articles,[1] we have explained the operation of Australia’s new mandatory and suspensory merger control regime, which became law at the end of November of last year. Under the new merger laws, compulsory notifications will come into effect on 1 January 2026, but voluntary notifications can be made from 1 July 2025.
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Foreign Direct Investment in Australia: A Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2025

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By Aaron Chan, Alex Lazar, Chloe Corne
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Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) plays a pivotal role in regulating incoming foreign investment to ensure it aligns with the nation’s interests, economic priorities, and security concerns. In 2024, the Treasurer announced a “significant overhaul” of the country’s foreign investment framework, signalling the Government’s commitment to greater transparency and a more efficient FIRB approval process (as explored in our previous article).
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Political Unit intern at CBS News in Washington, D.C.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope!

How is social media changing news?

People can get the news much quicker, but it sometimes allows for facts to get lost in a sea of speculation, theories and weird conclusions.