Kitty Felde Washington, D.C. Correspondent
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Kitty Felde is KPCC's Washington, D.C. Correspondent.
Before moving to the nation's capital, Kitty hosted KPCC's "Talk of the City" from 1997-2006.
In addition to her work in Los Angeles, Felde has reported from Africa and The Hague on AIDS and the war crimes tribunals for Rwanda and Bosnia.
When Felde puts down her microphone, she puts on her pointed shoes in ballet class. She's also an award-winning playwright. Her work has been produced at the National Theater in Washington, D.C., and at various theaters in New York and Los Angeles. If you look very closely in Woody Allen's "Radio Days," you'll spot her playing the role of Mrs. Riley.
Stories by Kitty Felde
What House lawmakers can and can't do on a sequestered Capitol Hill
The ethical dilemmas of sequestration: Who's going to open the congressman's mail? Congress is learning how sequestration cuts come home to roost.
US bishops ramp up immigration advocacy
As Congress debates immigration reform, bishops want lawmakers to hear from their Catholic constituents on the topic.
Former LA Congresswoman Laura Richardson still owes ethics fine
Her attorney says she's paid "part" of the $10,000 fine levied for ethics violations, according to the National Journal.
Congressman Takano wrestles with sequestration on 2 fronts
The freshman lawmaker struggles for news on negotiations while hearing the worries of his varied constituency.
Sen Boxer to NRC: 'Careful' before giving San Onofre OK
California's junior senator is “satisfied” the agency is taking safety concerns at the nuclear plant seriously.
Farmers want new temporary guest worker program
Everyone's in agreement about the need for farmworkers, but there remain differences about a path to citizenship as part of immigration reform.
Calif. lawmakers weigh in on temporary work visas
Agreement between the AFL-CIO and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce spurs debate on whether guest worker visas should extend beyond agriculture.
Rep. McKeon blames President for sequestration defense cuts
The Republican from Santa Clarita wants to avoid $1.2 trillion in cuts with a 10 percent reduction of the federal workforce.
CA Democrats differ on citizenship for undocumented
Most members of California's delegation are following the party script, but at least a couple of newcomers are treading carefully.
Jerry Brown goes to Washington to build relationships with other governors
California's governor makes rare visit to DC to meet with fellow state leaders, including a couple who have targeted Golden State businesses.
Gay couples ask for marriage equality in California Prop. 8 case (PDF)
Gay and lesbian couples who are challenging California's ban on same-sex marriage say the Constitution prohibits discrimination against them in the nation's largest state or anywhere else in America. Read the full brief.
Calif. GOP House members shifting to center on immigration
As reform is being discussed, Republicans are bowing to political realities after Latinos overwhelmingly voted Democrat in November.
Activists take immigration battle to Congressional districts
A new alliance of labor, immigration and clergy leaders has launched a lobbying effort that will culminate with an April rally on the National Mall.
California lawmakers are most liberal in nation
The state has more liberal lawmakers than any other state in the country...and the National Journal has the numbers to prove it.
LA Laker lobbies Capitol Hill for gun violence prevention
Laker forward Metta World Peace joins Congresswoman Grace Napolitano to lobby Capitol Hill for mental health funding as part of gun control legislation.
